TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: October 8, 2024
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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Approval of Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the Amount of $364,640, Utilizing Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 Year 5, 6, and 7 Grant Funds, to Enhance Services and Support Available to Children and their Families in a School Based Setting, Effective Upon Full Execution through August 31, 2027
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the amount of $364,640, utilizing Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 year 5, 6, and 7 grant funds, to enhance services and support available to children and their families in a school based setting, effective upon full execution through August 31, 2027; authorize the Director of Health Services 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:
February 9, 2021, Item 4(n), Approval of Agreement No. BOS-21-017
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The goal of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services partnership agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. is to focus on addressing mental health concerns in Mendocino County. These concerns include stigma reduction, education in youth and transitional age youth (TAY), peer support for students, mental health services provided in a school campus setting, workforce shortages in mental health professionals, and reducing generational impacts from mental health struggles. The proposed Agreement will fund personnel and peer support to enhance an existing County partnership with school-based programs, expand access to mental health services for children and youth, and facilitate linkage and access to ongoing and sus...
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