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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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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 ZND Residential, Inc. for the provision of Mental Health Services for the maximum compensation not to exceed $400,000, effective upon signing and shall terminate 6/30/27 (Subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
Budget Unit is 40131 for Mental Health. Costs of services will be paid for with Mental Health Realignment funds and/or Mental Health Services Act funds allocated for medically necessary services. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a new agreement with the vendor to provide mental health services to Tehama County youth. Placement for at risk youth is extremely difficult and there is a statewide shortage of beds available. This is a community based residential treatment facility providing psychiatric treatment and psycho-social rehabilitative services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Their program is designed for children and non-minor dependents from 10-18 years of age. If the agreement is not approved, mental health services to youth who are referred to the Department will not have the benefit of this location.