To: Board of Supervisors
From: Behavioral Health
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller, Psy.D. |
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707-472-2341 |
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 Department of Health Care Services for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Drug Courts Learning Collaborative Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Grant; and Approval of Retroactive California MAT Expansion Project Memorandum of Understanding with Health Management Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $25,000, Effective May 11, 2023 through June 30, 2025
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the Department of Health Care Services for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Drug Courts Learning Collaborative Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Grant; approve retroactive California MAT Expansion Project Memorandum of Understanding with Health Management Associates, Inc., in the amount of $25,000, effective May 11, 2023 through June 30, 2025; authorize the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Jails and Drug Courts project is funded by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) with general state funds as a program in DHCS’ MAT Expansion Project. MAT in Jails and Drug Courts includes grant funds to be distributed to participating county teams who will also receive technical assistance and coaching. The goal of the DHCS MAT and Drug Courts Learning Collaborative Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Grant project, is to increase access to MAT in county jails, drug courts, and the child welfare/juvenile justice systems. The objective is to improve coordination among all county agencies and providers who serve justice-involved county residents, and to develop bridges to further build system capacity to ensure access to effective treatment and recovery support. This county justice ecosystem-focused technical assistance approach coordinates and builds capacity and competencies in county agencies: jails, drug courts, probation, juvenile probation, child welfare, dependency courts, and behavioral health agencies.
Funding available through the proposed retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be utilized by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to build a multidisciplinary team to support access to MAT for individuals with involvement in the County Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice systems.
BHRS submitted the MAT and Drug Courts Learning Collaborative Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice grant application to DHCS on January 13, 2023 and received notice of award on May 11, 2023.
Due to time constraints, the grant application was submitted to DHCS prior to Board of Supervisors (BOS) approval. DHCS then determined an effective date of May 11, 2023, and BHRS is now seeking BOS ratification of the grant application, and execution of the retroactive MOU.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: California Department of Health Care Services |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
current f/y cost: $25,000 |
if no, please describe: |
annual recurring cost: $0 |
revenue agreement: Yes |
budget clarification: Upon MOU approval, funds will be added to the budget and utilized according to the grant terms. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
Date: July 25, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Interim Agreement Number: *23-133 |
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