COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Health Services Agency

DATE:

September 10, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

October 8, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Margaret Taylor, Director of Health Services

Gale Bataille, Director of Mental Health Services

SUBJECT:

Agreement with Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board

1.

to execute an agreement with Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients, and

2.

to delegate signing authority for the Health Services Director to execute minor amendments and adjustments up to an aggregate of $25,000 for the term of the agreement.

Background

The Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients (PNMHC) is the only client-run, mental health self-help provider in San Mateo County. They have a proven track record of successfully staffing and managing peer support programs for adult mentally ill consumers. San Mateo County Mental Health Services has contracted with PNMHC for 10 years to provide socialization services, advocacy and peer support. These services provide peer operated alternatives for mental health clients who otherwise may not be able to participate in community activity programs on their own.

Discussion

The services provided by PNMHC include operating drop-in centers, known as Network North and Miller Center Central, for seriously mentally ill clients of San Mateo County. These drop-in centers offer a variety of consumer-led groups in a safe and supportive environment providing peer support and social and independent living skills training. PNMHC also provides evening programs including "movie nights" and social activities. PNMHC plans to expand services this year to include educational events to enrich the overall program scope.

Performance Measures

2001-02 Actuals

2002-03 Objectives

Increase unduplicated attendance in programs by 15%.

650

750

Offer at least two (2) educational sessions at each center.

0

4

Vision Alignment

This contract with Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients keeps the commitment to Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All and goal number 8: Help vulnerable people-the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at risk youth, and others-achieve a better quality of life. The contract contributes to this commitment by providing work experience and safe socialization opportunities for the vulnerable mentally ill population.

Fiscal Impact

The term of this agreement is effective from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by Risk Management and County Counsel.

The contract maximum amount is $145,830. Funds are included in the approved Mental Health Services' approved budget for FY 2002-03. The SAMSHA Block Grant will cover $28,013. Sales tax provided through realignment will cover the remaining $117,817 of the cost. There is no net County cost.

We are also requesting that the Director of Health Services, or her designee, be given signing authority to execute minor amendments and adjustments up to an aggregate $25,000 for the term of the agreement.