To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller, Psy.D. |
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707-472 2341 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Buckelew Programs in the Amount of $65,000 to Provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Suicide Prevention Services, and Crisis Telephone Counseling to Mendocino County Residents, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Buckelew Programs in the amount of $65,000 to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) suicide prevention services and crisis telephone counseling to Mendocino County residents, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; authorize the Health Services Director to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Buckelew Programs’ Suicide Prevention program operates a free and confidential 24/7 crisis hotline for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or emotional distress. They also provide outreach, education, and survivor’s support services to Marin, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties. In addition, they manage the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is a new three-digit number for mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises.
Buckelew Program delivers culturally sensitive and timely suicide prevention services through toll-free numbers and, is available to all residents of Mendocino County regardless of insurance status. They also make referrals to local providers for crisis assessments. Suicide prevention is part of the PEI section of MHSA. The services offered by Buckelew Programs are an integral part of the broader MHSA services available in Mendocino County, and the introduction of the 988 service has significantly improved access to these vital resources.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Mental Health Services Act |
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current f/y cost: $65,000 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: June 24, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 25-082 |
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