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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 #24MHSOAC023 with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for Round 4, Category 3 of the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 (MHSSA) grant, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, 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 $450,000. 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 Office 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 ~ Sustainability
Grant Award: $450,000
Grant Term: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
Tehama County Department of Education is building internal infrastructure through our established MHSSA partnerships including previous MHSSA 001, 003, and Technical Assistance awards to support grant management. Currently this is being supported with the support of a project consultant and the School Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator. With MHSSA 001 sun setting, this round of grant reporting will fill that already established space through adding a QIS Coordinator.
Program Development and Implementation:
? Needs Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify mental health challenges and gaps in services within the educational setting.
? Program Design: Collaborate with mental health professionals, educators, and stakeholders to design evidence-base...
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