Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220163
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Area Women's Center, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Office of County Administration for the extended period of October 25, 2024 - November 30, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220163), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The Behavioral Health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound. Harris County residents have
experienced an increase in stress, mental health crises, substance use-related deaths, suicides, and more. Harris County
approved eleven Behavioral Health awards funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These programs
invest in programs in the following categories:
? Behavioral health workforce programs
? Counseling for youth & families
? Substance use disorder treatment
Houston Area Women's Center, Inc., was awarded funding for the Behavioral Health Services Counseling for Youth and Families program. They provide counseling and behavioral health services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as families in the County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expected Impact:
Houston Area Women's Center, Inc., will be able to continue service provision allowing additional time to complete deliverables and fully expend funds.
Alternative Options:
If the amendm...
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