To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Restoration First Responder Network, LLC in the Amount of $107,341
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Retroactively approve, and authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with Restoration First Responder Network, LLC for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $107,341 (attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent to execute any amendments, extensions, or modifications to the Agreement with approval by County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office (CAO).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
Since 2023, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has partnered with the Restoration First Responder Network, LLC (Restoration) to provide critical mental health support for first responders. Recognizing the profound impact of job-related stress, the State of California has classified Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a presumptive condition for first responders, meaning PTSD claims are presumed to be work-related unless proven otherwise.
To proactively address the mental health needs of personnel and mitigate PTSD claims, HCSO contracted the services of Restoration for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years. This collaboration has been instrumental in enhancing mental health resources, including the establishment of a Peer Support Network and the provision of specialized clinical therapy sessions tailored to the unique experiences of sworn personnel. Restoration has established a dedicated local counseling center to support HCSO employees and other ...
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