HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07072015 - C.129RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation
Contract #74-363-6 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 (PEI) services for the period from
July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31,
2016 in an amount not to exceed $128,375.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Services Act. (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 so that they can support the strong development of their children and youth. On July 29, 2014, the Board
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/07/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon,
925-957-5201
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 7, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, N Rios
C.129
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:July 7, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Novation Contract #74-363-6 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
of Supervisors approved Novation Contract #74–363-5 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc., for the period from July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2015, which included a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2015, for the
provision of MHSA PEI services. Approval of Novation Contract #74–363–6 replaces the automatic extension under
the prior Contract and allows the Contractor to continue providing services through June 30, 2016.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, County will not receive mental health risk factor screening for children and adults,
behavioral health intervention, and psycho-educational and parenting groups from this Contractor.
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.