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 Voices of Recovery San Mateo County for Consumer-Operated Self-Help and Peer-Support Services, Peer Recovery Supports and Community Integration, and Wellness and Recovery Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Voices of Recovery San Mateo County for consumer-operated self-help and peer-support services, peer recovery supports and community integration, and wellness and recovery services, adding $1,907 to Recovery Happens events, increasing the maximum amount by $268,924 to an amount not to exceed $1,556,899 and extending the term by nine months through March 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
In September 2020, this Board approved an agreement with Voices of Recovery San Mateo County (VORSMC) for consumer-operated self-help and peer-support services, peer recovery supports and community integration, and wellness and recovery services for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $829,134.
In December 2020, the Chief of San Mateo County Health approved an amendment to add technology supports for clients and family members that do not have the resources to purchase the technology they need to participate in telehealth services and online groups, increasing the amount of the agreement by $7,395 to an amount not to exceed $836,528, with no change to the agreement term.
In September 2021, this Board approved an amendment to extend the term of peer recovery supports and community integration through December 31, 2021, increasing the amount of the agreement by $83,373 to an amount not to exceed $919,901.
In July 2022, this Board delegated to the Chief of San Mateo County Health or designee authority to app...
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