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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Health Services Agency Executive Director to sign Standard Agreement #24MHSOAC038 with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for Round 4, Category 1 of the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 (MHSSA) grant, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
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Financial Impact:
This is a grant receivable to the County in an amount of $500,000. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The purpose of the grant is to enhance an existing county partnership with school-based programs, to expand access to mental health services for children and youth, including campus-based mental health services, and to facilitate linkage and access to ongoing and sustained services.
Tehama County Department of Education has agreed to be the lead agency for the grant, but the application/grant approval required the local mental health to partner and be the fiscal intermediary for the funds.
Grant: MHSSA RFA 004 ~ Marginalized and Vulnerable Youth
Grant Award: $500,000
Grant Term: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
Program Overview:
Tehama County Department of Education (TCDE) is proposing to introduce a Peer Mentorship program focused on foster and juvenile justice involved youth. The Foster and Justice-Involved Youth Nature Exploration and Mentorship Program. Recognizing the therapeutic benefits of nature and the importance of positive relationships in the lives of at-risk youth, this program aims to foster resilience, confidence, and connections with peers and supportive adults. This will be in partnership with school staff, TCDE's School Mental Health and Wellness Clinicians, TCDE's Wellness and Behavior Intervention Technicians, and community volunteers.
Program Components:
Peer Mentor Matching: Youth participants are paired with peer mentors who have...
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