To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with the Humboldt Independent Practice Association for direct education, substance use prevention, and brief intervention in a school setting for the term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Professional Service Agreement with the Humboldt Del Norte Independent Practice Association in the amount of $297,980 for the term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or a designee thereof, to sign the agreement;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or a designee thereof, to approve any and all future amendments and documents directly related to this agreement upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) copy of the certified board report to the DHHS- Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Funds
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt, through a grant from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is contracting with the Humboldt Del Norte Independent Practice Association to implement public health activities related to in-school substance use prevention services. Allocated funds are to be used to support School-Based Wellness Centers (SBWC) at McKinleyville Middle School and Sunny Brae Middle School. Services will include establishing a youth empowerment (mentorship) group at area schools, brief intervention substance use disorder services for youth, and care navigation and linking students to resources and services. These funds will be used to enhance activities and will not replace existing activities. The goals of the project include the engagement of 550 youth in 16 empowerment workgroups at nine school sites, and 350 youth in brief intervention services, reaching 140 students through care navigation services...
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