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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign Amendment No.1 with Willow Glen Care Center (Misc. Agreement #2024-198) for the purpose of providing community residential treatment services for the rates set forth in Exhibit “E”, thereby increasing the maximum compensation not to exceed to $1,600,000 in any one fiscal year with total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000, effective 7/1/24 and shall terminate 6/30/26 (subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
The amendment will increase the compensation amount by $500,000 per fiscal year and $1,000,000 to the total maximum amount. Costs of services will be paid for with Mental Health realignment funds and/or Mental Health Services Act dollars allocated for medically necessary services.
Background Information:
On 6/25/24 the Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved Miscellaneous Agreement #2024-198. This Amendment No.1 will increase the compensation amount by $500,000 per fiscal year. The Willow Glen Care Center facility has seen a steady increase in utilization by the County for patient care over the years. This facility handles the placement of both clients who need long term residential treatment services and for mentally ill adults requiring a step down from a higher level of acute psychiatric care. Approving this Amendment will allow for the use of appropriate level facilities by Tehama County Mental Health clients. If the agreement is not approved, clients who could be served by Willow Glen Care Center would not be able to be placed there and the Department would need to find another comparable facility to place clients. This could result in clients being placed at farther distances and cause disruptions and delays for much needed services.