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)
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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, ...
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