To: Board of Supervisors
From: Behavioral Health
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
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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 Application to the California Department of Health Care Services’ COVID-19 Mitigation for Behavioral Health Systems Grant; and Authorization for the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to Sign Any Resulting Agreement Awarded, up to $100,000, for the Anticipated Project Period of March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify the submission of the Application to the California Department of Health Care Services’ COVID-19 Mitigation for Behavioral Health Systems grant; and authorize the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to sign any resulting Agreement awarded, up to $100,000, for the anticipated project period of March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025, and any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The California Department of Health Care Services’ COVID-19 Mitigation Project will prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and ensure the continuity of services to support individuals connected to the behavioral health system, particularly those engaged in mental health disorders or substance use and co-occurring disorder prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery service activities.
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) applied for funds to achieve healthy environments, necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and rapid testing tools to stay open at full capacity to service Mendocino County’s vulnerable rural populations experiencing mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. Funding would allow for the purchase of PPE and testing materials, air scrubbers to improve ventilation in older buildings to mitigate droplet spread, development of outreach materials, and the training of staff on administering rapid tests.
BHRS submitted the COVID-19 Mitigation for Behavioral Health Systems Grant Application on February 11, 2022. Award decisions are anticipated to be released in April 2022, and, if awarded funds, BHRS requests authorization for the BHRS Director to sign the resulting agreement which may have a start date of March 1. The County will use grant funds for the intended purpose.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Grant |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: Revenue TBD |
if no, please describe: Unanticipated grant funds |
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annual recurring cost: Revenue |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: The County will use grant funds for the intended purpose. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: March 16, 2022 |
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