To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
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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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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application to the Public Health Institute for the California Overdose Prevention Network Accelerator 7.0 Program; and Authorization for the Health Services Director to Execute the Resulting Grant Agreement, up to $15,000, Effective January 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the Public Health Institute for the California Overdose Prevention Network Accelerator 7.0 Program; authorize the Health Services Director to execute the resulting grant Agreement, up to $15,000, effective January 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026; and authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Since 2018, the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) has provided a statewide forum for coalitions, organizations, and individuals working to address the overdose crisis in California. COPN launched the Accelerator 7.0 Program to support local coalitions in increasing their impact through sustainability-focused overdose prevention efforts. This cohort cycle is focused on building adaptive leadership skills to better integrate overdose prevention activities with behavioral health services in your community. Participation in this program will support Mendocino County in taking a sustainability-based approach to overdose prevention.
Through a guided process, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) will apply sustainability principles to expand and strengthen existing overdose prevention activities, including harm reduction, access to addiction treatment, and youth engagement. The program includes learning groups and technical assistance from subject matter experts, allowing BHRS to tailor the experience to meet the specific needs of the Mendocino County community.
BHRS prepared and submitted a grant application for the COPN Accelerator 7.0 Program to Public Health Institute on December 8, 2025 and is now seeking Board of Supervisors (BOS) ratification of the application submission and approval for the Health Services Director to execute the grant Agreement. Through the grant Agreement, BHRS will use funds to support the approved sustainability project planned for summer of 2026.
Due to time constraints, the grant application was submitted to Public Health Institute prior to BOS approval. BHRS is now seeking BOS ratification of the grant application, and authorization for the Health Services Director to execute the grant Agreement.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative 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: Revenue from Public Health Institute. |
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current f/y cost: $15,000 |
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budget clarification: Funds have not been budgeted but will be incorporated upon approval. |
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annual recurring cost: No |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: Yes |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: No
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: February 3, 2026 |
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