TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: July 21, 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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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with County of Stanislaus in the Amount of $150,000, to Provide Mental Health Services to Qualified Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Clients, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve retroactive Agreement with County of Stanislaus in the amount of $150,000 to provide mental health services to qualified Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services clients, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; 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:
The County of Stanislaus contracts with several Short-Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTPs) that are both located in and certified in Stanislaus County. In contrast, Mendocino County faces limited local options for placing youth clients in STRTPs locally and must often rely on out-of-county placements. These STRTPs offer a comprehensive range of services, allowing Mendocino County youth to access the specific level of care needed within a structured environment to address mental health challenges.
There are a limited number of STRTPs in California, making it challenging to find and secure beds for youth requiring mental health services. Mendocino County BHRS intends to continue contracting with the County of Stanislaus to provide these services for youth placed at STRTPs in Stanislaus County by Mendocino County Family and Children's Services. Currently, multiple STRTPs have accepted youths from Mendocino County Family and ...
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