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: Agreement with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Services, Community Capacity Building, Parent Project Classes, and Mental Health First Aid
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center for alcohol and other drug prevention services, Community Capacity Building, Parent Project classes, and Mental Health First Aid, for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $238,563.
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BACKGROUND:
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) has contracted with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) for alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention services since July 2008. These services include community capacity building, community education and awareness, and environmental prevention efforts in the City of San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, and Belmont regions.
DISCUSSION:
Through this agreement PCRC will continue to be the lead and fiscal agency for the community-based partnership by: 1) providing AOD-related prevention services in Central San Mateo County; 2) collaborating through the partnership to increase community capacity to implement AOD prevention strategies; and 3) continuing to reduce access to and availability of AODs to youth.
In addition, PCRC shall: 1) facilitate community-led Parent Project classes where parents learn skills and receive information about resources and other support available in their communities; 2) designate one staff member as co-chair of the Pacific Islander Initiative to assist and coordinate Pacific Islander efforts and participate in BHRS’ cultural competence efforts; and 3) provide Mental Health First Aid training, a highly interactive public education program, that teaches how to help individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use challenges, to connect to an appropriate level of care.
Effective July 1, 2016, the then Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Unit (now known as the Community Health Promotion Unit) of Family Health Services merged with BHRS. Through this merger, BHRS worked to create a community assessment and strategic planning process, to better utilize funding through coordinated plans and enhance prevention outcomes through the community-based partnership. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Health Promotion Unit staff were reassigned to COVID-19 response, and issuance of an AOD Prevention Request for Proposal (RFP) was delayed. Therefore, BHRS is requesting that your Board waive the RFP process for substance use disorder prevention services through the community -based partnership for one year, to allow BHRS sufficient time to complete the RFP process. In early 2022, BHRS plans to release an RFP for substance use disorder prevention services to start on July 1, 2022.
The contract renewal contains the County’s standard provision allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form. This agreement has been delayed due to prolonged contract negotiations and is on the Continuing Resolution.
It is anticipated that 84% of training evaluations will show an increase in knowledge on the health impacts of alcohol or other drugs by presentation attendees.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2020-21 Actual |
FY 2021-22 Estimated |
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Percentage of training evaluations that show an increase in knowledge on the health impacts of alcohol or other drugs by presentation attendees |
84% 100 training evaluations |
84% 100 training evaluations |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $238,563 for the one-year term and has been included in the BHRS FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. Of that amount, $128,507 will be funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Grant, $70,148 will be funded by Measure K, $39,908 is funded by Mental Health Services Act. There is no Net County Cost.