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): The Council on Recovery
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 The Council on Recovery to make updates to the budget contained in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) and Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E) for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Office of County Administration for the extended period of October 25, 2024 - June 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
Council on Recovery was awarded funding for the Behavioral Health Overdose Prevention Program that will address and enhance Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral services to residents of the County experiencing mental health and substance use disorders who were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expected Impact:
The Council on Recovery will be able to continue service provision allowing...
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