To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority Regarding the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health's Participation in the State Hospitals Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority;
2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or designee thereof, to execute, the attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority regarding the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health's participation in the State Hospitals Program for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or designee thereof, to approve any and all subsequent extensions, modifications, and amendments to the attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170)
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Welfare and Institution Code Sections 4330, et seq., the California Mental Health Services Authority contracts with the California Department of State Hospitals regarding the use of state hospital facilities on behalf of counties participating in the State Hospitals Program. The attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority will allow the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health (DHHS - Behavioral Health) to place Humboldt County clients who require 24-hour supervision at ...
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