To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Mental Health
SUBJECT:
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Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center Regarding the Provision of Long-Term Residential Treatment Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached second amendment to the professional services agreement with Willow Glen Care Center regarding the provision of long-term residential treatment services to adults with mental illnesses for fiscal years 2016-2017 through 2018-2019; and direct the Clerk of the Board to return two (2) fully executed original copies of the attached second amendment to the Department of Health and Human Services-Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Mental Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health ("DHHS - Mental Health ), in coordination with the Humboldt County Public Guardian's Office, utilizes a variety of placement options to provide supportive living and treatment services to mentally ill clients who require assistance. Willow Glen Care Center is located in Yuba City, California, and is licensed to provide services to mentally ill clients in a residential setting. Willow Glen Care Center's adult residential facility provides a good option for dually diagnosed clients who have substance abuse issues. As a result, Willow Glen Care Center has been providing residential treatment services to DHHS - Mental Health clients for many years.
On June 28, 2016 (item C-16), the Board approved the current professional services agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. The Board subsequently approved the first amendment to the professional services agreement, which increased the maximum amount payable thereunder and adjusted the rates of compensation set forth therein, on August 15, 2017 (item...
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