Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): AWARE_GY24
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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 for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in the amount of $56,317 for providing 0.25 FTE State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) Coordinator for the AWARE Harris Project of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for the period that starts with the execution of this agreement and ends September 29, 2024 with four one-year renewal options.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has recently been approved for funding from SAMHSA for AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) Harris Project for the development of a tiered prevention, intervention and treatment program which includes universal prevention and mental health promotion, brief intervention services as well as tertiary intervention and behavioral health treatment, based on the needs of school aged children and youth in the participating school districts. This project is a collaboration among HCRCA, Texas Education Agency, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Region 4 Educational Service Center, Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD (local mental health authority), Channelview ISD, Sheldon ISD, Waller ISD (local education agencies) and Mental Health America of Greater Houston. Texas HHSC’s SMHA Coordinator will serve on the AWARE Harris Project leadership team and provide consultation in the development and implementation of behavioral health services in local school districts.
Expected Impact:
Developing a sustainable infrastructure for the school districts where all students have adequate access to behavioral and mental health resources. With this support, it is expected that there will be an increase in mental health awareness and literacy, trauma informed and culturally inclusive evidence-based practices, school based, coordinated and accessible mental and behavioral health services which will ultimately lead to increased attendance and school engagement, and decreased disciplinary referrals and actions.
Alternative Options:
There are currently no alternatives. Texas HHSC partnership is required by the federal grant.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/31/2023 |
234_1_23-6170 |
Court approved acceptance of grant funds from SAMHSA |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Channelview ISD - 828 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, TX 77530
Sheldon ISD - 11411 C E King Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044
Waller ISD - 2214 Waller St, Waller, TX 77484
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
AWARE Harris Project |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
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Grant |
$26,248 |
$30,069 |
$56,317 |
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Total Current Budget |
$26,248 |
$30,069 |
$56,317 |
$56,317 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 03/26/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Gulsah Langan, Youth Services Division Deputy Director, Resources for Children and Adults
Attachments (if applicable): ILA to sign, Project Narrative, Budget Narrative and Justification for Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Approved RCA for acceptance of funds