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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Misc. Agreement 2024-189 with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for the purpose of residential mental health treatment services not to exceed $950,000 during any fiscal year with a total maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,900,000, effective 7/1/24 and shall terminate 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
There is no change to the maximum compensation. Costs of services will be paid for with Mental Health realignment funds and/or Mental Health Services Act dollars allocated for medically necessary services. Budget Unit is 40131 for Mental Health. There is no impact to the general fund.
Background Information:
The Board of Supervisors approved the Misc. Agreement 2024-189 on 6/25/24 with this vendor for the purpose of providing long term residential mental health services. This Amendment No. 1 updates the rates in Exhibit B. There is no change to the maximum compensation amount. There are statewide shortages of these long-term care psychiatric beds, making placements very difficult. If this amendment is approved, it will allow for the use of appropriate level facilities by Tehama County Mental Health clients. There continue to be multiple long-term clients placed in Vista Pacifica facilities. If this agreement is not approved, the Department will need to find another comparable facility to place clients to meet regulation and/or state contract requirements. This could result in disruption and delays for much-needed services.