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 Mental Health Association of San Mateo County for Housing and Housing-Related Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation Services, and Flexible Fund Administration
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County for housing and housing-related mental health services, rehabilitation services, and Flexible Fund administration for the term of June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $7,550,810.
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BACKGROUND:
For many years, the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County (MHA) has contracted with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to provide shelter, supported housing, and other mental health rehabilitation services to County clients. These services focus primarily on providing community-based alternatives for BHRS clients who are at risk of an acute, inpatient psychiatric admission; placed in a locked skilled nursing facility; or becoming homeless. In addition, MHA administers the Flexible Funds, which may be used to purchase unique services for BHRS clients, such as food, shelter, clothing, and other basic necessities. MHA's Flexible Funds help clients maintain independent living in the community, remain engaged in mental health services, and avoid hospitalization.
DISCUSSION:
MHA will continue to provide rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill (SMI) adults with co-occurring disorders and emergency short-term housing at the Spring Street Emergency Shelter for homeless clients. MHA will also provide Shelter Plus Care Project coordination, operate the Friendship Center, and administer Flexible Funds for BHRS' Adult and Older Adult Services and its Pathways Program. MHA will provide on-site...
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