Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Jei Africa, Director, Behavioral Health, and Recovery Services
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Heart and Soul, Inc. for Consumer-Run Peer-Support Services, Health and Wellness Services, and Technology Supports for Clients
RECOMMENDATION:
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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, Helping Our Peers Emerge Pilot Program, and Help@Hand Peer-ed Supports for Help@Hand Pilot and Technology Supports for Clients, increasing the amount by $1,593,792 to an amount not to exceed $3,873,385, and extending the term through June 30, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2002, the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health identified consumer-operated self-help and peer-support services as critical components of effective community mental health systems. As a key service strategy in the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) requirements, these services are essential in supporting consumers as they progress through all phases of wellness and recovery, including periods of relapse. Peer-support services are cost-effective and have been found to reach and engage mental health clients who otherwise may not be able to participate in community activity programs on their own. In 2009, Heart and Soul, Inc. (Heart and Soul) was established as an independent 501(c)(3) consumer-run organization to provide peer support and self-help services in San Mateo County. Heart and Soul have been working with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) since its establishment.
In September 2021, this Board approved an agreement with Heart and Soul for peer support and health and wellness services, for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $2,188,060.
In July 2022...
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