2018-025-E Finance - Club Nova Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 134C4810- 3CA5- 4008- 9E74- 2A07D3AECED8 EXHIBIT A - PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION public transportation; bridging the gaps in quality of aging and mental health; connecting students to community colleges; meeting a living wage for all staff Town of Chapel Hill Town Council: Supporting affordable housing and healthcare; Jobs and jobs training, and education supports; Affordable and healthy food options; Increased access to services through coordination and communication; Increased community engagement. Town of Carrboro Board of Aldermen: Enhance and sustain quality of life /place for everyone. Maintain Carrboro's unique identity. The following match the Direction of County Commissioners, Carrboro Board of Aldermen, and Chapel Hill Town Council: The mission of Club Nova is unique and serves a vulnerable population. We provide a critical social safety net and address the needs of persons living with severe and persistent mental illness. Geographically, we ensure Club Nova is available and accessible to residents throughout Orange County, including Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Cedar Grove, Efland, Hurdle Mills, and Mebane. Local government funds are essential to fulfilling our mission. Club Nova is effective in helping a vulnerable population access county and other services. Risks of Serious Mental Illness According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year and one in 17 live with a serious mental illness. With a population of approximately 139,694, the target population of people with serious mental illness in Orange County is 8,217. Mental Illness threatens lives everywhere: suicide claims a life every 30 seconds. Every day, nearly 3,000 people in the world — almost 1 million each year — commit suicide. For every person who succeeds in committing suicide, there are at least 20 more who try. Worldwide, suicide causes more deaths each year than homicide or war.' People living with mental illness are at risk for crisis, repeated hospitalization, ER visits, homelessness, and involvement in the legal system. The life expectancy of people living with serious mental illness is 25 years shorter than the general population. Newer data suggests a 30 -40% reduction in potential life- years. A high prevalence of co- occurring medical conditions exists. While mitigating the symptoms of mental illness, psychiatric medications along with other factors, often result in serious health conditions including weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular and respiratory disease. Access to quality health care and navigating the health care system is critical. According to the Orange County Homeless Count January 27, 2016, the total homeless count was 70 for those 18 and over. Out of that total, 14 had serious mental illness. In the prison system, 24% of those incarcerated in state prisons and 21% incarcerated in local jails have a recent history of a mental health disorder. The onset of mental illness is often early adulthood. Mental illness interrupts relationships, education, employment, and economic stability. The majority of Club Nova members live well below the poverty threshold with a monthly income of —$733 per month. Preliminary research indicates 44% of individuals with SMI are food insecure while the national rate for the general population is just over 14 %. Over the past decade, national unemployment rates for adults living with SMI have increased to as high as 90 %. This scenario exists despite studies showing that adults living with mental illness want to work, and that 60% can succeed with appropriate support. Inadequate funding and resources present significant barriers to receiving treatment that is proven to help PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/9/2017 1:51:06 PM Page 14 of 26