Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Jei Africa, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Lee Pullen, Director, Aging and Adult Services
Subject: Agreement with Helios Healthcare, LLC for Residential Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Helios Healthcare, LLC for residential rehabilitation and long-term care services, for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $2,877,630.
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BACKGROUND:
Helios Healthcare, LLC (Helios) is a provider of mental health services in a locked facility setting. Helios provides neurobehavioral, psychosocial rehabilitation, adult residential, wellness recovery action planning, and health and wellness programs. Helios' services include behavior modification, skilled nursing, life skills training, recreation and rehabilitation, neurobehavioral support, dementia and Alzheimer's care, behavior intervention, vocational and pre-vocational training, and self-advocacy.
Since 1988, Helios has been providing services to San Mateo County residents as a sister company to Crestwood Behavioral Healthcare, which also contracts with the County to provide specialized mental health services.
DISCUSSION:
The agreement with Helios is for the provision of beds for San Mateo County residents. Helios has a demonstrated ability to provide care for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and with co morbid medical issues who are in need of a locked placement. Helios provides care for clients with complex behavioral health needs, including accepting clients directly from state hospital placements.
Under this agreement Helios will provide services to both the BHRS and Aging and Adult Services (AAS) divisions of San Mateo County Health. Helios will provide up to 13 beds for BHRS clients who are ser...
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