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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 to the Misc. Agreement 2023-17 with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for participation in the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) program, for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $89,510.40, thereby amending the term effective 7/1/22 and extending through 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
Budget Unit is 40131 for Mental Health. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars is utilized to pay for these services. There is no impact to the general fund.
Background Information:
The Board of Supervisors approved a Participation Agreement with CalMHSA for the PEI Program on 1/24/23. This Amendment No. 1 extends the agreement term for one additional year with no change to the maximum compensation amount. This program disseminates and directs Statewide PEI project campaigns, programs, resources, and materials. It provides subject matter in suicide prevention and stigma and discrimination reduction (SDR) to support local PEI efforts and develops local and statewide capacity building support and new outreach materials for counties and community stakeholders. The primary focus of these programs is to promote mental health and wellness, suicide prevention, and health equity throughout California communities, with additional focus on diverse and/or historically underserved communities.