HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01112011 - C.61RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation
Contract #74–363–1 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $256,750,
to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) prevention and early intervention services for the period from July 1,
2010 through June 30, 2011. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2011, in
an amount not to exceed $128,375.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by Proposition 63/MHSA. No County funds are required. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing Latinos residing in Central and East Contra
Costa County with screenings for risk factors, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, reactions to
trauma, domestic violence, sleep difficulties, and pain; and by providing education and support to Latino parents and
caregivers in Central and East
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/11/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 4 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: January 11, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Smith, B Borbon
C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:January 11, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Novation Contract #74–363–1 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Contra Costa County so that they can support the strong development of their children and youth.
On July 21, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74–363 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc., for the
period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, which included a six-month automatic extension through December
31, 2010, for the provision of MHSA prevention and early intervention services.
Approval of Novation Contract #74–363–1 replaces the automatic extension under the prior Contract and allows the
Contractor to continue providing services through June 30, 2011.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, Contractor will not provide mental health risk factor screening for children and
adults, behavioral health intervention, and psycho-educational and parenting groups.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This MHSA-PEI 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.