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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 the Agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health LLC, dba North Valley Behavioral Health and Stabler Lane Behavioral Health for the purpose of providing mental health services in accordance with the requirements of Title 9, California Code of Regulations and the Short-Doyle and Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Acts of the Welfare and Institutions Code for the rates as set forth in Exhibit “B” with total compensation shall to exceed $150,000, effective 7/1/25 and shall terminate 6/30/26 (Subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
Services will be funded through Mental Health Realignment resources and/or Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) allocations designated for medically necessary care. The associated budget number is 40131. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a renewal agreement with the vendor. North Valley Behavioral Health is one of the vendors the Department uses for involuntary holds pursuant to Section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutional Code [specifically the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act]. Additionally, this vendor is one of a few who will accept clients from the Tehama County Jail requiring hospitalization under PC 4011.6. On occasion, the Department will have clients who remain unstable due to a mental disorder and require an evaluation for Conservatorship. This vendor will also provide the necessary psychiatrist services to evaluate clients for Conservatorship.
If the agreement is not approved, clients who could be served by this facility 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.