TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement No. 220360B with Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement No. 220360B with Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) to increase the contract maximum to $2,954,476 and extend the term for an additional six months, through December 31, 2026, to enhance the County’s partnership and support of school-based mental health programs.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this amendment will extend funding an additional six months, through December 31, 2026, and increase the contract maximum by $454,476 for a new maximum of $2,954,476 for the purpose of providing school-based mental health services to children and families, as specified in the Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) grant.
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 & Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This Amendment is discretionary in that there is no mandate to accept these funds, however, this Amendment will enable HHSA’s Mental Health Division to accept additional funds to further enhance county partnerships with school-based programs for expanded access to mental health services for children and youth in school settings. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This Agreement terminates on December 31, 2026. This revenue agreement is part of the requested Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, and future fiscal year appropriations will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The State authorized Senate Bill 75 specifically to address gaps in mental healthcare for children and families in school systems. If not approved, the County would miss this funding opportunity to enhance partnerships that provide critical mental health services, including suicide prevention services and services specifically for high-risk children, including foster youth and LGBTQ+ populations. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
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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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This amendment is a grant award pursuant to MHSOAC. This amendment will increase the agreement from $2,500,000 to $2,954,476 and add six months to the funding term. The County has partnered with Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) to support the provision of mental health services through a Cooperative Joint Exercise of Powers Mental Health agreement (JPA) No. 220354B, executed by this Board on June 21, 2022. Funding under this grant program will enable HHSA’s Mental Health Division to enhance partnerships and support school-based mental health programs. This partnership will expand access to mental health services for children and youth, including campus-based mental health services; and facilitate linkages and access to ongoing and sustained services.
Emphasis will be placed on outreach to a “targeted population” consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5886. That population includes those children and youth who are in foster care; those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer; and those who have been expelled or suspended from school. HHSA’s Mental Health Division is in discussion with NCOE to make adjustments to the current JPA and an amendment to the JPA will be forthcoming to the Board.
Funds will be paid quarterly based on the amounts listed in the Grant Application Budget for each year, as follows: Program Development: $20,000 and Program Operations in the amount of $690,895 annually for Years 1 through Year 4 and $170,896 in Year 5.