TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 230171B with Mentis, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 230171B with Mentis, Inc., to increase the contract maximum from $386,574 to $450,316 for the entirety of the two-year agreement, to continue Mentis’ Suicide Prevention Program. (Fiscal Impact: $63,742 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Mentis operates a suicide prevention initiative in Napa County focused on reducing stigma around mental illness and suicide while increasing community awareness and engagement. The program provides administrative support for the Suicide Prevention Council (SPC), leads public education and stigma-reduction campaigns, supports SPC participation in community events, and offers suicide prevention training to high-risk populations.
This two-year contract covers July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. This contract amendment will equalize funding between the two years.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 230171B with Mentis, Inc., to increase the contract maximum to $450,316 for the entirety of the two-year agreement, to continue Mentis’ Suicide Prevention Program.
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? |
Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Services Act |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
While the services in this agreement are not mandatory, Mentis’ Suicide Prevention Program provides a critical resource for HHSA clients being served in the Behavioral Health Division. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Appropriations have been included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, HHSA would be unable to deliver critical suicide prevention services and resources that could potentially save lives. |
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.