TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 270171B with Mentis, Inc. (Napa County Suicide Prevention Council)
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270171B with Mentis, Inc., for a maximum of $12,448 for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for the provision of leadership, project coordination, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support necessary to advance the goals and objectives of the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council and maintain continuity of operations. (Fiscal Impact: $12,448 Expense; Health & Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Mentis, Inc., is a Napa County-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental wellness, preventing mental health challenges, and strengthening community resilience through prevention, education, outreach, and early intervention services. For several years, Mentis has partnered with Napa County Health and Human Servies Agency (HHSA) and community stakeholders to support suicide prevention initiatives and advance behavioral health awareness throughout the county.
The Napa County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) is a countywide collaborative body that brings together public agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to coordinate and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across Napa County. The SPC serves as a forum for planning, collaboration, community engagement and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to reduce suicide risk, increase awareness of mental health resources and promote suicide prevention best practices throughout the community and oversees implementation of the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council Three-Year Strategic Plan. Mentis has served as Co-Chair of the SPC in partnership with HHSA since 2022, providing leadership, project coordination, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement and administrative support necessary to advance the Council’s goals and maintain continuity of operations.
This agreement will provide support of a new 3 co-chair model that HHSA initiated, which includes HHSA Public Health and HHSA Behavioral Health.
Requested action:
1. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270171B with Mentis, Inc., for a maximum of $12,448 for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for the provision of leadership, project coordination, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support necessary to advance the goals and objectives of the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council and maintain continuity of operations.
FISCAL 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, Behavioral Health Division |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
While not mandatory, approval of this agreement will ensure the continued leadership, coordination, and administrative support necessary to maintain the effectiveness of the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council and advance community-wide suicide prevention efforts |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This Agreement terminates on June 30, 2027. Appropriations have been included in the approved time frame |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, the SPC would not be able to maintain continuity of operations due to lack of project coordination, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support. |
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Additional Information |
Strategic Initiative: Compassion & Access |
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.