DATE:
October 22, 2024
27
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS, SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENTS, AMENDMENTS TO EXTEND EXISTING CONTRACTS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH STUDENT SERVICES ACT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services provides a comprehensive array of mental health and substance use services to people of all ages. These services are delivered through County-operated programs and contracts with community service providers. Those served include vulnerable populations, including individuals who are experiencing homelessness, individuals with justice involvement, and children and youth with complex behavioral health conditions.
If approved, today's action would authorize competitive solicitations, single source procurements, amendments to extend existing contracts, and acceptance of Mental Health Student Services Act grant funds from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. These actions are designed to sustain critical behavioral health services, with the goal of building a better service delivery system for the San Diego region. Today's actions support the continuation of critical work to advance the behavioral health continuum of care throughout the San Diego region.
Today's action supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by upholding practices that align with community priorities and improving transparency and trust while maintaining good fiscal management.
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