Regular-General Government # 33.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 03/08/2022
- Brief Title
- American Rescue Plan Update - Mental Health
From:
Chad Rinde, Interim County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Eric Will, ARP Project Manager, County Administrator's Office, x8157
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Receive update on the American Rescue Plan Mental Health Recommendations and provide board direction. (No general fund impact) (Rinde/Vaughn/Will)
Recommended Action
Receive update on the American Rescue Plan Mental Health Recommendations and provide board direction.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
American Rescue Plan Background
On November 23, 2021, staff provided an update to the Board regarding the five American Rescue Plan (ARP) priority category workgroups, including the Mental Health workgroup. Since that meeting, staff has met with the workgroup and the board liaisons to discuss several items under the subcategories approved by the Board in November 2021. This item presents a recommendation and opportunity for the Board to determine the next steps for the $500,000 for projects under the Mental Health priority category. Staff will return with contracts at a future Board meeting based on direction received at the March 8, 2022 meeting. The table below presents the Mental Health workgroup's allocation budget. These allocations contemplate using Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars to match each ARP subcategory funded, effectively doubling the available investment.
Mental Health Recommendations
Staff received six (6) proposals that would generally fit under this category and are recommending 2 of those proposals for funding. Two of the proposals were submitted by the Health and Human Services Agency and are not being recommended at this time due to changes in the ARP process from when the submissions were accepted or because other funding streams have been identified since that time. To encourage collaboration, staff would recommend combining two of the proposals under the outreach and engagement category, fully funding both but requiring that the organizations coordinate their efforts with one another. A matrix of the proposals may be found below, along with recommendations for funding. The six submitted in full proposals may be found in Attachment A.
*Both the Education & Training and Direct Services Grant Programs were proposals developed within the workgroup based on a review of the initial proposals submitted to the County.
All told, staff recommends that $465,000 of the Mental Health Priority Category be allocated toward the uses listed above, holding back $35,000 ($70,000 with an MHSA match) for additional opportunities related to outreach and engagement. The recommended grant programs would include a formal solicitation process in which County staff would procure additional proposals that specifically meet the goals of education and training and direct services. Staff will provide additional information with the Board as the solicitation is released. While MHSA dollars are anticipated for use to double these funds, the use of the funds would still need formal approval and should be seen as supplemental funding, not core funding to what is being recommended at this time. Staff developed this set of recommendations in alignment with the Board Guiding Principles, which may be found in Attachment B.
On November 23, 2021, staff provided an update to the Board regarding the five American Rescue Plan (ARP) priority category workgroups, including the Mental Health workgroup. Since that meeting, staff has met with the workgroup and the board liaisons to discuss several items under the subcategories approved by the Board in November 2021. This item presents a recommendation and opportunity for the Board to determine the next steps for the $500,000 for projects under the Mental Health priority category. Staff will return with contracts at a future Board meeting based on direction received at the March 8, 2022 meeting. The table below presents the Mental Health workgroup's allocation budget. These allocations contemplate using Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars to match each ARP subcategory funded, effectively doubling the available investment.
| Subcategory | Targeted Funding Level | Percent of Allocation | Targeted Match | Total Funding Available |
| Education & Training | $225,000 | 45% | 100% (MHSA) | $450,000 |
| Outreach & Engagement | $100,000 | 20% | 100% (MHSA) | $200,000 |
| Direct Services | $175,000 | 35% | 100% (MHSA) | $350,000 |
| Total | $500,000 | 100% | $1,000,000 |
Mental Health Recommendations
Staff received six (6) proposals that would generally fit under this category and are recommending 2 of those proposals for funding. Two of the proposals were submitted by the Health and Human Services Agency and are not being recommended at this time due to changes in the ARP process from when the submissions were accepted or because other funding streams have been identified since that time. To encourage collaboration, staff would recommend combining two of the proposals under the outreach and engagement category, fully funding both but requiring that the organizations coordinate their efforts with one another. A matrix of the proposals may be found below, along with recommendations for funding. The six submitted in full proposals may be found in Attachment A.
| Proposal | Organization | Funding Request | MHSA Match | Workgroup Conclusion | Workgroup Recommendation |
| Art and Mental Health Countywide Needs Assessment & Interactive Healing Arts Project Collaboration | Davis Arts Center/Interactive Healing Arts Project | $40,000 / $25,000 | $65,000 | Supportive | $65,000 |
| Education & Training Grant Program* | HHSA to contract out | $225,000 | $225,000 | Supportive | $225,000 |
| Direct Services Grant Program* | HHSA to contract out | $175,000 | $175,000 | Supportive | $175,000 |
| Community Outreach | HHSA | $3,000,000 | N/A | Not Recommended | $0 |
| Institute for Mental Disease | HHSA | $2,000,000 | N/A | Not Recommended | $0 |
| Community Mental Health | WJUSD | $300,000 | N/A | Not Recommended | $0 |
| Substance Abuse Support | Flexible Forces Recovery LLC | $12,000 | N/A | Not Recommended | $0 |
All told, staff recommends that $465,000 of the Mental Health Priority Category be allocated toward the uses listed above, holding back $35,000 ($70,000 with an MHSA match) for additional opportunities related to outreach and engagement. The recommended grant programs would include a formal solicitation process in which County staff would procure additional proposals that specifically meet the goals of education and training and direct services. Staff will provide additional information with the Board as the solicitation is released. While MHSA dollars are anticipated for use to double these funds, the use of the funds would still need formal approval and should be seen as supplemental funding, not core funding to what is being recommended at this time. Staff developed this set of recommendations in alignment with the Board Guiding Principles, which may be found in Attachment B.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Many Agencies
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 03/01/2022 10:35 AM |
- Form Started By:
- ewill
- Started On:
- 01/26/2022 08:55 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/03/2022