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CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS.
Presented by: Tom Pletcher, Clinical Director, COMCARE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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Background: The contract with the Mental Health Association (MHA) outlines the terms and conditions for the funding of several programs designed to provide assistance to severe and persistently mentally ill adults, and seriously emotionally disturbed youth and their families. Programs funded through the contract include:
• Specialized Residential Services;
• Adult Case Management Flexible Funds; and
• Family Services.
COMCARE refers clients to the MHA programs funded through this contract. Specifically, COMCARE reserves 10 long-term and 12 short-term residential placements through this agreement. These residential services assist COMCARE clients with community reintegration, diversion and discharge from state hospitals, and crisis resolution. Flexible funding allows MHA to assist individuals with mental illness that are receiving case management with specific needs that arise during treatment and recovery for which the client is unable to pay. Flex funds can be used to avert a crisis, meet basic needs, or support employment or educational activities. Family Services is designed to benefit the consumer experiencing a serious emotional disturbance and their family members. This service provides the training and support necessary to ensure the engagement and active participation of the family in the treatment planning process, and with the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills learned through the treatment process. Training is provided to family members to increase their ability to provide a safe and supportive environment in the home and community for the client.
This contract is a renewal from the prior year. Performance outcomes for the Family Services program were updated, and language was added regarding debarment on the Excluded Parties List System (Appendix A, Section 24). Also, the Chatline program was removed from this agreement and the Family Service program cap was reduced, which lowered the overall contract cap by $175,000.00. No county mill level funds support this contract. The contract is paid from state grant and fee-for-service revenue.
Alternatives: Without this contract, clients would either not have access to these important services or would be on a waiting list for services. In particular, MHA is the only provider of residential and family services. It should be noted that the contract allows for amendments and/or early termination if changes in the state budget warrant such action.
Financial Considerations:
Cost: $523,682.00
Funding Source:
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$473,682.00 |
310246-12 |
Adult Case Mgmt, State Grant |
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$50,000.00 |
310386-12 |
Children's Case Mgmt, State Grant |
Term: 01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012
Legal Considerations: The authority for this action is K.S.A. 19-101. A simple majority vote is required.
Policy Considerations: All Sedgwick County policies have been followed in the development of this renewal agreement.
Outside Attendees: N/A
Multimedia Presentation: N/A