Regular-General Government # 41.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 07/26/2022
- Brief Title
- American Rescue Plan Update - Mental Health
From:
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Madison York, Associate Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x8150
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Receive update on the American Rescue Plan Mental Health workgroup activities, review and approve recommended categorical and project funding, and provide Board direction. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Vaughn/York)
Recommended Action
- Receive update on American Rescue Plan Mental Health workgroup;
- Review and approve recommended categorical and project funding; and
- Provide Board direction.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
ARP Background
Mental Health Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Art and Mental Health Planning and the Interactive Healing Arts Project Collaboration projects for a total of $65,000, approve the mental health needs assessment for a total of up to $150,000, and approve $130,000 of the funding for small Mental Health Grants, holding back $155,000 for a possible Substance Use Disorder (SUD) project. 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. If approved, staff will return with contracts at a future Board meeting based on the direction received at the July 26th, 2022 meeting. Where feasible and applicable, these allocations may also be matched with Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars up to the amount (dollar-for-dollar) allocated in each ARP subcategory.
| Subcategory | Targeted Funding Level | Percent of Allocation | Targeted Match | Total Funding Available |
| Education & Training | $225,000 | 45% | Up to $225,000 (MHSA) | Up to $450,000 |
| Outreach & Engagement | $100,000 | 20% | Up to $100,000 (MHSA) | Up to $200,000 |
| Direct Services | $175,000 | 35% | Up to $175,000 (MHSA) | Up to $350,000 |
| Total | $500,000 | 100% | Up to $1,000,000 |
Mental Health Recommendation:
At the March 8, 2022, BOS meeting, staff presented an update and recommendations. From the direction of the Board, the Mental Health workgroup met, and a matrix of the proposals may be found below, along with recommendations for funding. The two full proposals submitted may be found in Attachment C.
| Project | Area | % of Total MH ARP Funds | Total MH ARP Cost | MHSA Match |
| Art and Mental Health Planning | Outreach and Engagement | 8% | $40,000 | |
| Interactive Healing Arts Project Collaboration | Outreach and Engagement | 5% | $25,000 | |
| Mental Health Needs Assessment | Direct Services | 30% | $150,000 | |
| Small Mental Health/SUD Grants | Education and Training Services | 57% | Up to $285,000 | Up to $285,000 |
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Art and Mental Health Planning and the Interactive Healing Arts Project Collaboration projects for a total of $65,000, approve the mental health needs assessment for a total of up to $150,000, and approve $130,000 of the funding for small Mental Health Grants, holding back $155,000 for a possible Substance Use Disorder (SUD) project. 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
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 345,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 345,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- American Rescue Plan
- $345,000
Further explanation as needed:
No general fund impact is anticipated to occur associated with this item. However, $345,000 from American Rescue Plan funding will be utilized to implement this project.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/20/2022 11:21 AM |
- Form Started By:
- ewill
- Started On:
- 06/01/2022 08:57 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/20/2022