Consent-Law & Justice Services # 20.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 02/22/2022
- Brief Title
- CommuniCare Health Services Agreement - Mental Health Diversion
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Approve and authorize the District Attorney to sign the agreement with CommuniCare Health Services in the amount of $275,870 for the Mental Health Diversion program from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize the District Attorney to sign the agreement with CommuniCare Health Services in the amount of $275,870 for the Mental Health Diversion program from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Last fall, the Public Defender and DA (and Probation) partnered to write a proposal asking the Community Corrections Partnership for funding to start a Mental Health Diversion Program with the goal of addressing the needs of an underserved population who live with mental illness and are involved in the criminal justice system. The program addresses the needs of individuals who have committed crimes based on their mental illness (including substance use disorders). This program expands the population served by our Specialty Courts (Mental Health and Addiction Intervention Courts) by addressing the needs of individuals who have committed less serious crimes driven by a much larger array of mental illness diagnoses. We are entering into an agreement with CommuniCare as they will be providing the treatment for this program.
Funding for the Mental Health Diversion Program was approved at the County's adopted budget meeting in September 2021. Funding for the agreement with CommuniCare was included in this budget.
Funding for the Mental Health Diversion Program was approved at the County's adopted budget meeting in September 2021. Funding for the agreement with CommuniCare was included in this budget.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Mental Health Diversion Program is in collaboration with the Public Defender, Sheriff's Office, Probation, CommuniCare, and the Yolo County Superior Courts.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the agreement with CommuniCare Health Services
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the agreement with CommuniCare Health Services
Competitive Bid Process
No Competitive bid.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 275,870
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 275,870
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $ 275,000
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- CCP Funding
- $275,870
Further explanation as needed:
Funding for agreement was approved at adopted budget. Agreement includes an option for two (2) one (1) year extensions. Each extension, option year, shall take effect with the approval of proposed budget by the Board of Supervisors.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mpatterson | 02/10/2022 12:33 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/10/2022 01:13 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 02/07/2022 04:11 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/15/2022