This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to officially enter into a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services to manage various mental health and substance abuse programs from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. It includes funding and support for mental health services, homelessness assistance, and substance abuse treatment.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into Performance Contract No. 21-10108, with the California Department of Health Care Services, incorporating the Mental Health Services Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant, and Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for the Department of Public Health to enter into a performance contract with the California Department of Health Care Services to manage various mental health programs.
DHCS forwarded Performance Contract No. 21-10108 to the Department of Public Health, which outlines the requirements for various mental health programs.
DPH received a revised version of the performance contract from DHCS, which included updated terms for the contract period starting July 1, 2021.
DPH requested retroactive approval for the performance contract at the Budget & Finance Committee meeting, explaining the need for the contract to manage mental health services.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for the performance contract to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into the performance contract with DHCS.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Public Health to execute the performance contract.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
