Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Jei Africa, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Agreement with The Latino Commission for Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment, and Recovery Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with The Latino Commission for substance use disorder treatment services, residential treatment, and recovery services for the term June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $3,741,448.
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BACKGROUND:
For over 20 years, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) has contracted with The Latino Commission for substance use disorder outpatient treatment, residential services, and recovery services to San Mateo County residents.
In April 2016, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Government approved the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) waiver for substance use disorder treatment services. In March 2017, The Latino Commission began providing services under the DMC-ODS waiver, which allowed The Latino Commission and other providers to bill for many more services than they were previously able to.
DISCUSSION:
Through the DMC-ODS waiver, The Latino Commission continues to provide vital substance use disorder treatment services to adolescent and adult County residents. These services encompass a comprehensive approach, including individualized residential and outpatient treatment, family group therapy, alcohol and drug testing, recovery services, and relapse prevention.
Under the B-1 Administrative Memorandum, the selection of providers delivering housing and related support services for mental health clients is exempt from the Request for Proposals requirement. In order to improve service capacity, BHRS may contract for housing and related support service...
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