TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2025
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 County Medical Services Program for Building the Healthcare Workforce Funding; and Authorization for the Director of Health Services to Execute the Resulting Grant Agreement if Awarded, Up to $499,999.99, for the Anticipated Project Period of Three Years
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) for Building the Healthcare Workforce (BHW) funding; authorize the Director of Health Services to execute the resulting grant Agreement if awarded, up to $499,999.99, for the anticipated project period of three years; and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign 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:
With the CMSP BHW Grant Program, the CMSP Governing Board seeks to support local development and implementation of strategies, policies and pathways that foster and facilitate expansion of the healthcare workforce in CMSP counties.
The primary focus of the BHW Grant Program is to tackle the ongoing shortage of healthcare providers in CMSP counties while simultaneously expanding the number of available healthcare professionals in these areas. By addressing the varied needs across 35 counties, the program aims to reduce barriers to essential healthcare services for residents, including those utilizing CMSP, Medi-Cal, and other publicly funded health benefit programs.
BHRS created the proposed grant application for CMSP BHW funding, submitted it to the CMSP on April 1, 2025, and is now seeking Board of Supervisors ratification of application submission, and approval for the Direc...
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