Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Scott Gilman, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Agreement with YMCA of San Francisco for Juvenile Sexual Responsibility Program Services and Outpatient Mental Health Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with YMCA of San Francisco, dba YMCA Youth Services Bureau of Pacifica, YMCA Youth Services Bureau of San Francisco, and YMCA Youth Services Bureau of San Mateo, for Juvenile Sexual Responsibility Program services and outpatient mental health services authorized through the Mental Health Plan, for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $1,213,494.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1988, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) has contracted with YMCA of San Francisco for the Juvenile Sexual Responsibility Program (JSR). Since 1996, BHRS has also contracted with the YMCA of San Francisco for outpatient mental health services as part of its mental health managed care network.
JSR serves a high-risk youth population, with documented or suspected history of perpetrating sexual abuse. Members of this population are difficult to treat due to their need for close monitoring and specialized long-term treatment, as well as their high recidivism rate for sexually related offenses. Successful treatment of this population is dependent on continuity of specialized mental health treatment and the development of close collaborative relationships between agencies treating, supervising, and monitoring providers.
DISCUSSION:
BHRS is contracting with YMCA of San Francisco for the provision of JSR services and outpatient mental health services. JSR and outpatient mental health services include assessment and treatment, such as brief individual, family, and group therapy. JSR also provides collateral services such ...
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