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File #: 26-224    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: DHHS: Behavioral Health
On agenda: 4/14/2026 Final action: 4/14/2026
Title: Accept Cal Poly Humboldt Donation in the Amount of $5,000 to the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health
Strategic Framework: 3000 – WORKFORCE & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, 3001 – Support a well-trained workforce
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

To: Board of Supervisors

From: DHHS: Behavioral Health

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Accept Cal Poly Humboldt Donation in the Amount of $5,000 to the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director or a designee thereof, to accept Cal Poly Humboldt's donation of $5,000 for the purpose of supporting the hosting of Cal Poly Humboldt interns; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health with one fully executed, certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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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: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce

DISCUSSION:
Cal Poly Humboldt has been supporting workforce needs by connecting interns with Behavioral Health programs including, but not limited to, clinic services, Bridges to Wellness, Children's Mobile Response Team services and adult behavioral health services.

Cal Poly Humboldt has offered to donate $5,000 to the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health for the purpose of supporting the interns with Behavioral Health.

It is the desire of Cal Poly Humboldt for the $5,000 to be used to support internship opportunities at the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health. Cal Poly has requested the funds support Behavioral Health Programs and that the funds are not used to support Administration.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170-424)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of this one-time donation from Cal Poly Humboldt will allow DHHS- Behavioral Health 1170-424 to be reimbursed in the amount of $5,000 for fiscal year 2025-26.

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