DATE: September 10, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for the Evaluation of Community Services and Support Initiatives
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Evaluation of Community Services and Support Initiatives, effective upon execution through June 30, 2025, total not to exceed $574,837; and
2. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health Director, or designee, to be the signatory and act as the Fresno County representative on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated California Mental Health Services Authority Community Services and Supports evaluation program related reports and forms, with no change to the compensation maximum of $574,837.
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action will assign funding to the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to act as a fiscal intermediary and provide program management and oversight for the Evaluation of Community Services and Supports (CSS) Evaluation Initiatives. Approval of the second recommended action will allow the Department of Behavioral Health Director to sign related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation, and act as a representative of the County. This service will be funded with Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) CSS funds, with no increase in Net County Cost. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the first recommended action, the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) would be unable to conduct an in-depth evaluation of program effectiveness for the DBH's CSS programs. If the second recommended action is not approved, DBH will return to the Board for all necessary action regarding reports and forms. This may cause a delay in...
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