Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Scott Gilman, 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 of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $3,615,633.
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BACKGROUND:
For over 35 years, Palm Avenue Detox, a program of Horizon Services, Inc. (Horizon), has been serving residents of San Mateo County. Horizon assists clients in connecting to ongoing substance use disorder treatment programs, primary and psychiatric care, housing, and other health-related services.
In April 2016, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Government approved the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) waiver for substance use disorder treatment services. On July 1, 2019, Horizon began providing services under the DMC-ODS waiver, allowing Horizon and other providers to bill for many more services than they were previously able.
DISCUSSION:
Through the DMC-ODS waiver, Horizon shall provide expanded detoxification, stabilization, and assessment for clients who have a co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, 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.
DHCS continues to require changes in service delivery and reporting requirements of substance use disorder treatment services through the DMC-ODS waiver. Due to these changes, BHRS is requesting your Board to waive the Request for Proposals ...
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