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: Agreement with Peninsula Health Care District for Allcove(tm) Youth Drop-In Center
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Peninsula Health Care District for Allcove(tm) San Mateo Youth Drop-In Center for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Between November 2022 and July 2023, a comprehensive Community Program Planning (CPP) process developed the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Plan for FY 2023-24 through FY 2025-26 (MHSA Plan), which was approved by this Board on September 12, 2023. The planning included review of 44 local plans, assessments, and evaluation reports. Additionally, over 400 community members participated in the CPP process via surveys, 31 community input sessions, key interviews, and a 30-day public comment process. Three areas of focus were prioritized for MHSA funding, including: addressing Behavioral Health Workforce needs, Access to Services for youth and underserved communities, and expanding the behavioral health Crisis Continuum of Care.
DISCUSSION:
One key component of the MHSA Plan is the Allcove(tm) San Mateo Youth Drop-In Center (Center), launched and operated by the Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD). The Center is based on the unique Allcove(tm) model, inspired by successful international models in Australia, Canada, and Ireland. The Allcove(tm) model creates stand-alone, "one-stop-shop" health centers for young people ages 12 to 25 to access support for mild to moderate needs with mental health, physical health, substance use, peer support, supported education and employment, and family support, as well as linkages to community referrals in the continuum of care for more ...
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