Memorandum
Date: January 26, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Crystal Markytan, Social Services Director
Subject: Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Social Services and Behavioral Health Services, from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, for CalWORKs Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
For many years, Lake County Social Services has contracted with Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) to provide Mental Health and Substance Abuse services to CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work clients. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides a yearly allocation specific to these services as part of CalWORKs Single Allocation funds. While flexibility of funding allows for nontraditional or innovative services through alternative providers, services shall be provided primarily through the local mental health department.
Services provided to clients who are identified and referred by Employment Services may include, but are not limited to, individual and/or group mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, tele psych therapy, and residential treatment as determined appropriate by LCBHS.
The long-standing relationship and continued collaboration between the two County departments ensures clients receive quality services to overcome their barriers in order to achieve their goal of self-sufficiency.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: _$197,045_______ Amount Budgeted: _$197,045_______ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
Which exemption is being requested?
How long has Agreement been in place?
When was purchase last rebid?
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Recommended Action: Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Social Services and Behavioral Health Services from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, for CalWORKs Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and authorize the Chair to sign.