To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Provision of Peer Coaching and Support Services to Eligible Individuals Living at the Arcata Bay Crossing Apartment Complex
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership regarding the provision of peer coaching and support services to eligible individuals living at the Arcata Bay Crossing apartment complex for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160)
DISCUSSION:
There are currently 15 Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health ("DHHS - Behavioral Health") clients that were formerly homeless or at risk of homelessness living in apartments at the Arcata Bay Crossing apartment complex. DHHS - Behavioral Health has determined that these clients would benefit from receiving peer coaching and support services on-site. The peer coaching and support services provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership will help people experiencing mental health challenges obtain the skills and supports necessary to lead ...
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