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
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with One East Palo Alto for Multi-Cultural Wellness Center Services, Outreach and Engagement Services, Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Response, Parent Project, and Vaccine Outreach
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with One East Palo Alto for multi-cultural wellness center services, outreach and engagement services, mental health first aid, crisis response, Parent Project classes, and activities related to the East Palo Alto Homeless Drop-in Center, increasing the amount by $450,969 to an amount not to exceed $1,653,553 and extending the term by nine months through March 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
One East Palo Alto (OEPA) has provided multi-cultural center services and outreach and engagement services for consumers receiving mental health services in East Palo Alto since October 2008. The services are provided by community outreach workers who access and connect community members with appropriate behavioral health services in East Palo Alto.
In April 2018, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Multi-Cultural Wellness Center services in East Palo Alto. On July 6, 2018, OEPA was selected to provide these services.
In November 2021, this Board approved an agreement with OEPA for multi-cultural wellness center services, outreach and engagement services, mental health first aid, crisis response, parent project classes, and activities related to the East Palo Alto Homeless Drop-In Center, for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and vaccine outreach for the term of July 1, 2021, through August 31, 2021, for a maximum obligation of $580,284.
DISCUSSION:
Through...
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