TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy.D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
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...
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