Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to amend the budget table Exhibit F to capture line items not contained in the previous budget for temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of January 31, 2023 - June 30, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
With a maximum census of twelve (12), the Youth Diversion Center's structure will be consistent with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) crisis respite facility regulatory standards as operated by a Local Mental Health Authority. A legally authorized representative (LAR/guardian) will be required to consent for admission and all rendered services.
Individual and group skills training will be provided to aid in achieving person-centered crisis plan goals. Supervision will be provided 24-hours per day by trained professionals, and procedures will be in place to prescribe, obtain, and administer medications for individuals as needed. The Youth Diversion Center will not be designed to prevent truancy and prohibits the use of locks, mechanical restraints, or other mechanical mechanisms to inhibit youth from voluntarily leaving the facility.
The Harris Center has current policies specific to youth residential units which will be used to establish preliminary processes; however, specific admission...
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