To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller |
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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 Nuestra Alianza de Willits in the Amount of $60,000 to Provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Services, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Nuestra Alianza de Willits in the amount of $60,000 to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement 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:
Nuestra Alianza de Willits provides essential services under the PEI subsection of MHSA. This program focuses on outreach to underserved populations, particularly the Spanish-speaking community in and around Willits, helping them access mental health care. Nuestra Alianza de Willits assists individuals in navigating the mental health system, facilitates access to assessments for Spanish speakers, and refers clients to other providers when necessary.
Additionally, they offer various wellness activities, including tax preparation and navigation for public benefits programs. While providing these services, they also conduct important mental health checkups, aiming to support an underserved community during times of high stress. For many, these services serve as the only link to mental health resources, exacerbated by geographic isolation and cultural barriers.
These services are funded through MHSA and are part of the mandatory programs that all counties are required to provide. The collaborative work of Nuestra Alianza de Willits, alongside other MHSA providers, helps to establish a comprehensive network of mental health services throughout Mendocino County.
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: Mental Health Services Act |
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current f/y cost: $60,000 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: No |
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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: 25-084 |
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