Consent-Health & Human Services # 23.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 02/22/2022
- Brief Title
- MOU with CalMHSA to join CRP WET program
From:
Karen Larsen, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Ian Evans, Adult and Aging Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x8297
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Approve the Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (“CalMHSA”) in the amount of $82,755.91 for the period of September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of supportive services to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in the public mental health systems. (No general fund impact) (Larsen)
Recommended Action
Approve the Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (“CalMHSA”) in the amount of $82,755.91 for the period of September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of supportive services to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in the public mental health systems.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Effective September 15, 2020 the State of California, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (“OSHPD”) and the County of Fresno entered into a Regional Partnership Agreement to accept grant funds in the amount of $6,615,967.75, on behalf of the Central Regional Partnership, for the Workforce Education and Training (“WET”) program. To receive the grant funds, each Regional Partnerships must provide a 33% match in the amount of $2,183,269.36.
Yolo County is included in the Central Regional Partnership and would like to participate in the WET program, which aims to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in the public mental health systems (“PMHS”) through a framework that engages Regional Partnerships and supports individuals through five potential categories including: Pipeline Development, Loan Repayment, Undergraduate College and University Scholarships, Clinical Master and Doctoral Graduate Education Stipend, and Retention Activities. Increasing PMHS professionals will provide more treatment and early intervention services and increase wellness, recovery, resilience and other positive behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and primary care outcomes for Yolo County residents.
Staff recommends approval of the Participation Agreement so that Yolo County can receive WET program grant funding, which will allow the county to increase the mental health services available for county residents.
Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
There are no Performance measures in the agreement.
Yolo County is included in the Central Regional Partnership and would like to participate in the WET program, which aims to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in the public mental health systems (“PMHS”) through a framework that engages Regional Partnerships and supports individuals through five potential categories including: Pipeline Development, Loan Repayment, Undergraduate College and University Scholarships, Clinical Master and Doctoral Graduate Education Stipend, and Retention Activities. Increasing PMHS professionals will provide more treatment and early intervention services and increase wellness, recovery, resilience and other positive behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and primary care outcomes for Yolo County residents.
Staff recommends approval of the Participation Agreement so that Yolo County can receive WET program grant funding, which will allow the county to increase the mental health services available for county residents.
Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
There are no Performance measures in the agreement.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form.
Competitive Bid Process
No competitive bid process needed.
Effective September 15, 2020 the County of Fresno accepted Workforce Education and Training (“WET”) Grant funds from the State of California, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (“OSHPD”) on behalf of the Central Region, in which Yolo County is included.
The County of Fresno, in its capacity as Lead County for the Central Region Counties, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with CalMHSA to provide services to the County of Fresno and the Central Region Counties as a third-party administrator of the Grant Agreement to serve as the third-party fiduciary agent and program support for the Grant Agreement deliverables.
Effective September 15, 2020 the County of Fresno accepted Workforce Education and Training (“WET”) Grant funds from the State of California, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (“OSHPD”) on behalf of the Central Region, in which Yolo County is included.
The County of Fresno, in its capacity as Lead County for the Central Region Counties, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with CalMHSA to provide services to the County of Fresno and the Central Region Counties as a third-party administrator of the Grant Agreement to serve as the third-party fiduciary agent and program support for the Grant Agreement deliverables.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 82,756
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 82,756
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- MHSA funds
- $82,756
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. These services will be funded by MHSA funds. The total amount of this action is $82,755.91 for the period of September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2026.The amount of $82,755.91 is included in the HHSA adopted budget for fiscal year 2021-22.
The following is the breakdown of funding for this agreement.
Yolo County Program Budget Allocation:
Central Region WET Regional Partnership Yolo County Grant Match:
Note: The above “Total County Grant Funds” is inclusive of a $43,504.09 CalMHSA Administrative Fee
The following is the breakdown of funding for this agreement.
Yolo County Program Budget Allocation:
| Program Funds Allocation for County | $290,027.32 |
| Administrative Fee | $43,504.09 |
| Total County Funding | $333,531.41 |
Central Region WET Regional Partnership Yolo County Grant Match:
| Yolo County Share of OSPHD Regional Grant Award | $250,775.50 |
| Yolo County Match Funds Collected under this Agreement | $82,755.91 |
| Total County Grant Funds | $333,531.41 |
Note: The above “Total County Grant Funds” is inclusive of a $43,504.09 CalMHSA Administrative Fee
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mpatterson | 02/14/2022 05:49 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/14/2022 06:00 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 01/11/2022 10:39 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/15/2022