Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, Health System
David Young, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Agreement with Horizon Services, Inc. for Residential Substance Use Disorder Detoxification Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Horizon Services, Inc. for residential substance use disorder detoxification services for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $899,571.
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BACKGROUND:
Palm Avenue Detox, a program of Horizon Services, Inc. (Horizon), has been serving men and women of San Mateo County for over 35 years. Horizon assists clients in connecting to ongoing substance use disorder treatment programs, primary and psychiatric care, housing, and other health-related services.
Under the Administrative Memorandum B-1, treatment agreements providing housing services and related supports are exempt from the RFP process. Horizon is one of six residential providers in San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
Horizon operates Palm Avenue Detox, a 21-bed detoxification facility that serves men and women (including the formerly incarcerated) who have a co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder. The majority of those admitted stay three to five days. Through this agreement, Horizon shall detoxify, stabilize, and assess clients by providing extended assessment and linkages to medication assisted treatment and other identified substance use services to support recovery. Horizon operates the only licensed non-medical residential detoxification facility in San Mateo County.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County's fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
Approval of this agreement contributes to th...
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