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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07212009 - C.92RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Donna Wigand), to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract #74–358 with Contra Costa Crisis Center, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $292,850, to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) prevention and early intervention services for the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $146,425. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract is funded 100% by Proposition 63/MHSA. No County funds are required. BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing a nationally-certified 24-hour suicide prevention hotline that lowers the risk of suicide at a time when people are most vulnerable, enhances safety and connectedness for suicidal individuals, and builds a bridge to community resources for at-risk persons. Under Contract #74–358, the Contractor will provide MHSA prevention and early intervention services through June 30, 2010. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 07/21/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Donna Wigand 957-5111 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: July 21, 2009 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Celicia Nelson , Deputy cc: L Smith, B Borbon C. 92 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:July 21, 2009 Contra Costa County Subject:Contract #74–358 with Contra Costa Crisis Center CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include increases in social connectedness, communication skills, parenting skills, and knowledge of the human service system in Contra Costa County.