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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMIS51ONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: June 27, 2006 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 5- t <br />SUBJECT: Contract Renewal with OPC for Mental Health Services for DSS Clients <br />DEPARTMENT: Social Services <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />OPC Renewal Contract <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Nancy Coston, 245-2802 <br />PURPOSE: To renew a contract with Orange-Person-Chatham LME far a part-time liaison to <br />assist clients of Social Services to access needed mental health services. <br />BACKGROUND: During the community discussion that occurred after the closure of Sheaffer <br />House, it was recommended that a liaison on site at Social Services cculd expedite the access <br />for needed services. This was particularly crucial with the privatization of many mental health <br />services. The Board of Commissioners approved this contract during November 2005, utilizing <br />some of the funds previously provided to Sheaffer House. The liaison is now in place and has <br />been serving Social Services for the past several months. Initial staff feedback indicates that <br />this position has been able to help families to receive services more quickly. <br />This renewal contract has been approved by the Social Services Board and will continue to <br />provide one person halftime to assist Social Services. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The contract is expected to cost $31,443 during Fiscal Year-2007. <br />Some of the casts will be eligible for federal reimbursement. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the renewal <br />contract between Social Services and OPC and to authorize the Chair to sign the contract. <br />