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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Health System
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DATE:
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June 12, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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July 7, 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Jean S. Fraser, Chief, Health System
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Louise Rogers, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
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SUBJECT:
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Agreement with One East Palo Alto
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution:
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1) Authorizing the President of the Board to execute an Agreement with One East Palo Alto for consultation, outreach and engagement, and multi-cultural center services for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, for a maximum obligation of $322,895; and
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2) Authorizing the Chief of the Health System or designee to execute contract amendments which modify the County's maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.
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Goal 8: Help vulnerable people—the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others—achieve a better quality of life.
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The Agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by providing technical consultation for the East Palo Alto Mental Health Community Advisory Group, mental health outreach and engagement services, and multi-cultural center services for consumers of mental health services.
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Performance Measure:
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Measure
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FY 2008-09
Estimate
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Number of clients referred for mental health services
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119*
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*Contractor performance exceeded target for FY 2008-09.
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BACKGROUND:
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Since 2001, One East Palo Alto (OEPA) has provided leadership in the East Palo Alto community by convening multi-cultural groups and organizations into a broad-based community coalition. In October 2006 OEPA began providing contracted facilitation and coordination services for the East Palo Alto Mental Health Community Advisory Group (EPAMHCAG). Since June of 2007, OEPA has contracted for the provision of community outreach and engagement services for the East Palo Alto region.
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On October 23, 2008, your Board approved an Agreement with OEPA for FY 2008-09 for the provision of technical consultation for the EPAMHCAG and mental health outreach and engagement services. In October 2008 OEPA was selected through a Request for Proposals process to provide multi-cultural center services in East Palo Alto for consumers of mental health services. On November 18, 2008, your Board approved an amendment to the FY 2008-09 Agreement with OEPA for the provision of multi-cultural center services.
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DISCUSSION:
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For FY 2009-10 OEPA will provide technical consultation for the EPAMHCAG, mental health outreach and engagement services, and multi-cultural center services in East Palo Alto for consumers of mental health services. Outreach and community engagement services will be provided through the East Palo Alto Partnership for Mental Health Outreach, a partnership of OEPA, El Concilio of San Mateo County, For Youth by Youth, Free At Last, and Pacific Tonga Ma’a Tonga. These five partner agencies will work closely with the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) clinic in East Palo Alto. Multi-cultural center services are provided in an environment that is welcoming to adult consumers and their families who are multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-generational, with a particular focus on clients who are African-American, Latino, or Pacific Islander.
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The Agreement has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel and Risk Management. The contractor has assured compliance with the County's Contractor Employee Jury Service Ordinance, as well as all other contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The Agreement maximum is $322,895, which is included in the BHRS tentatively Adopted FY 2009-10 Budget. The Agreement will be 100% funded by MHSA funds. There is no Net County Cost.
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