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 Caminar, Inc. for Full Service Partnership services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Caminar, Inc. for Full Service Partnership services, extending the term by nine months through March 31, 2024, and increasing the amount by $2,304,701 to an amount not to exceed $8,361,068.
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BACKGROUND:
The cornerstone of the County's Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Services and Supports plan is to deliver Full Service Partnership (FSP) services for its highest risk consumers with serious mental illness. FSP programs are designed to allow consumers to remain living in the community and decrease their chances of becoming hospitalized or incarcerated by providing case management, medication management, therapy, social activities, and 24/7 response capability to mitigate an evolving crisis.
In November 2021, this Board approved an agreement with Caminar, Inc. for FSP services, for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $2,896,536.
In June 2022, this Board designated the Chief of San Mateo County Health or designee to approve a Cost-of-Living-Adjustment amendment and extend the term through June 30, 2023, increasing the amount by $3,159,831, to an amount not to exceed $6,056,367.
DISCUSSION:
Caminar provides 30 consumer slots for comprehensive FSP and Housing Support Program (HSP) services. FSP enrollees have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. HSP services are provided to FSP enrollees to assist them in achieving independence, stability, and wellness. One of the strengths of Caminar's FSP program is how it incorporates persons who have personal experiences in facing the challenges of me...
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