TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health & Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Garcia, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a Revenue Agreement No. 220062B with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for a maximum of $613,635 for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for Community Mental Health Services Block Grant funds.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended action will allow the County to accept $613,635 from the Department of Health Care Services for the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG). These funds provide for mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness and substance abuse issues.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health & Human Services Mental Health
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA) is not required to accept this funding. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has allocated Napa County Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) funding to support community-based systems of care for providing mental health services.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This Agreement ends on June 30, 2022 and is included in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, the loss of funding would result in a reduction of services to individuals with serious mental illness and substance use issues.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State C...
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