To: Dale Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee
From: Rhonda Ihm, Family Division Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Genesee Health System, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00, to provide behavioral health services for youth at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; the term of this contract is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; the cost of this contract will be paid from account 2920-356.00-801.028
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a contract with Genesee Health System to provide behavioral health services for youth at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center for a term commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025 at a cost of $85,000 to be paid from account 2920-356.00-801.028. The services are a part of the approved childcare fund annual plan and budget.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee Health System will provide behavioral health services for youth at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center including mental health and trauma screening, psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial assessments, medication reviews, case management services, and therapy services.
DISCUSSION:
Youth detained at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center are presenting with very significant mental health and trauma issues. To provide best-standard care, it is crucial that we provide a wide array of behavioral health services while they are in the program. Genesee Health System will provide clinical staff for up to 32 hours per week who will provide assessments, crisis counseling, and referrals for further evaluation. Additional services that will be provided are mental health and trauma screening, psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial assessments, medication reviews, case management services, and therapy services.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost of the contract is $85,000 to be paid from account 2920-356.00-801.028. The services are a part of the approved childcare fun...
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