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: Amendment to the Agreement with The Latino Commission for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with The Latino Commission for substance use disorder treatment services for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, and Trauma-Informed Co-Occurring Prevention Services for Youth for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, increasing the amount by $30,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,230,111.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 25, 2019, the Board approved an agreement with The Latino Commission (TLC) for substance use disorder treatment services, for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $2,077,450.
On September 24, 2019, the Board approved the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget. Previously, on June 25, 2019, the Board received the FY 2020-21 Preliminary Recommended Budget. These budgets included a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) community-based organizations that provide mental health services and substance abuse disorder services.
On January 28, 2020, the Board approved an amendment to the agreement adding the COLA to FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21, increasing the amount by $122,661 to an amount not to exceed $2,200,111, with no change to the agreement term.
DISCUSSION:
Under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System waiver, TLC continues to provide expanded outpatient and residential substance use disorder treatment services for men, women, and young mothers with children. Services include: assessment, recovery or treatment planning, psycho-education, process and support groups, individual counseling, case management, and financial coaching.
On Septemb...
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