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 Heart and Soul, Inc. for Consumer-Run Peer-Support Services and Health and Wellness Services, Helping Our Peers Emerge Program, and Technology Supports
RECOMMENDATION:
title
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Heart and Soul, Inc. for consumer-run peer-support services and health and wellness services for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, the Helping Our Peers Emerge Program extending the term through June 30, 2021, and adding technology supports, increasing the amount by $189,689 to an amount not to exceed $3,000,940.
body
BACKGROUND:
On September 17, 2019, our Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Heart & Soul, Inc. to provide consumer-run peer-support and health and wellness services for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, and the Helping Our Peers Emerge (HOPE) Program for the term July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $2,786,251.
On June 25, 2020, the Chief of San Mateo County Health approved an amendment to the agreement to add peer-led supports for the Help@Hand Pilot. This program provides the technology needed to engage clients and develop Help@Hand Ambassadors that support clients and peers connection, as well as wellness and recovery. This amendment increased the maximum amount by $25,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,811,251, with no change to the agreement term.
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 ...
Click here for full text