Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise Rogers, Chief, Health System
David Young, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Agreement with Heart and Soul, Inc. for Consumer-Run Peer-Support Services and Health and Wellness Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Heart and Soul, Inc. for consumer-run peer-support services, and health and wellness services for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $907,502.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2002, the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health identified consumer-operated self-help and peer-support services as critical components of effective community mental health systems. As a key service strategy in the Mental Health Services Act requirements, these services are essential to supporting consumers as they progress through all phases of wellness/recovery, including periods of relapse. Peer-support services are cost effective and have been found to reach and engage mental health clients who otherwise may not be able to participate in community activity programs on their own. In 2009, Heart and Soul, Inc. was established as an independent 501(c)(3) consumer-run organization to provide peer-support and self-help services in San Mateo County. Heart and Soul, Inc. has been working with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) since its establishment.
DISCUSSION:
Heart and Soul, Inc. gives informational, stigma reduction presentations and provides consumer-run peer-support services at five locations in the County. Through the Total Wellness Program, Heart and Soul, Inc. provides health and wellness groups, support, and activities improving the health of seriously mentally ill individuals suffering from chronic health conditions.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County's fiscal obligation...
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