TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Probation Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Think Hopeful, Amendment No. 1
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250072B, with Think Hopeful, Inc. for $49,500 annually for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with two one-year extensions to provide an online platform for mental wellness services. (Fiscal Impact: $49,500 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Think Hopeful is a mental wellness organization that combines the elements of a human-centered approach and technology to bring mental wellness to communities that do not typically seek support because of cultural or professional stigma, accessibility issues, and lack of social support.
The vendor provides customized In-Person Services (wellness training, workshops and small support groups tailored to be interactive, engaging, practical, reflecting real-time needs, and based on the frame of reference of the Probation Officers/staff) and Online Platform and Associated Services (24/7 accessible, anonymous, confidential, safe, proactive, and culturally responsive human-centered online platform with 1:1 support, workshops and interactive social support).
Services for support are available every day - after hours, weekends and holidays. Highlights of Think Hopeful’s services include 1:1 Wellness Support; Real-time mental wellness groups; services that are culturally and linguistically focused; science based, and solution focused; and 24/7 accessibility on any device. There is guidance provided by dedicated wellness coaches and wellness groups. In-person workshops are customized for attendees and are interactive, engaging, and offers coping tools to manager stressors in professional and personal life.
The original contract was signed by the Department Head. Consistent with the County’s Purchasing policy, this Amendment now requires approval by the Board.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250072D with Think Hopeful, Inc. for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 with two annual extensions, not to exceed $49,500 each fiscal year.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation 1420000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Services provided by Think Hopeful offer a peer community that is safe and anonymous, promoting increased self-awareness, building healthy habits, and strong social support. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Future appropriations will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, Probation staff will not have access to a 24/7 virtual platform which provides online community and various features to wellness. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable