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: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with One East Palo Alto for Multi-Cultural Wellness Center Services, Outreach and Engagement Services, Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Response, and Parent Project
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with One East Palo Alto for multi-cultural wellness center services, outreach and engagement services, mental health first aid, crisis response, and parent project, increasing the amount of the agreement by $37,260 to an amount not to exceed $551,577, with no change to the agreement term.
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BACKGROUND:
On September 17, 2019, your Board approved an agreement with One East Palo Alto (OEPA) to provide multi-cultural wellness center services, outreach and engagement services, mental health first aid, and crisis response, in the amount of $514,317, for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
OEPA will continue to provide four distinct services: 1) multi-cultural wellness center services that welcome adult behavioral health consumers; 2) outreach, engagement, and linkage services through the East Palo Alto Partnership for Mental Health Outreach; 3) training for community partners about how to identify and help people with mental health issues; and 4) a culturally competent crisis response to the Ravenswood City School District.
Through this amendment, OEPA will: 1) facilitate two Parent Project courses, teaching parents/caregivers parenting skills focusing on how to improve their relationship with their children funded by Measure K; and 2) provide activities related to the East Palo Alto Homeless Drop-In Center funded by the Mental Health Services Act.
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 amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
BHRS provides a range of services to support consumers in their efforts towards wellness and recovery. The provision of multi-cultural center services to assist consumers with connecting to services that address their needs and support their wellness is one established form of support. It is anticipated that over 90% of unduplicated clients will be referred by the multi-cultural center for mental health services.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2018-19 Actual |
FY 2019-20 Projected |
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Percentage of unduplicated clients that will be referred by the multi-cultural center for mental health services |
85% 150 of 175 clients |
>90% 158 of 175 clients |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The amount of the amended agreement is not to exceed $551,577. The amendment increases the contract amount by $37,260. Of this amount, the Mental Health Services Act will fund $10,000, and Measure K will fund $27,260. Funds for these services are included in the BHRS FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget.