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: Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing a Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority to participate in the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Program for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $570,072.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, known as the Mental Health Services
Act (MHSA), which created additional State funds to expand mental health services. MHSA resources and expenditures are approved by this Board as part of the larger County Health budget.
Since the passage of MHSA in 2004, the MHSA Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program-required component has provided a dedicated source of funding to bring mental health and substance use awareness to the San Mateo County community through public education initiatives and campaigns, outreach, and early identification (prior to diagnosis) efforts. The goals are to reduce risk factors, build protective factors and skills, and increase supports for positive cognitive, social, and emotional development and overall well-being.
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is a public entity created under authority of a Joint Powers of Authority, formed in 2009 by California counties (including the County of San Mateo). CalMHSA provides administrative and fiscal services for PEI efforts. Specifically, CalMHSA has supported San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services' (BHRS) education and awareness efforts related to May Mental Health Month and September Suicide Prevention Month. The Ma...
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