Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_MMH
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer funds from Charity Care Special Revenue - Fund 2117 in the amount of $63,085.96 to fund the cost of nine grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Maternal Mental Health grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the associated positions to September 29, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health and the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.
Expected Impact:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) project aims to reduce risks associated with maternal mortality rates and morbidities related to childbirth. Goals: 1. Increase access to mental health services for mothers during and after pregnancy. 2. Increase access to mental health services for family members of the mother during and after pregnancy. 3. Increase knowledge about mental health services offered to families. 4. Increased access to care regarding social and support services. 5. Increase the capacity of trained maternal mental health professionals. SAMHSA partners with states, communities, and private organizations to advance mental and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to improve individual, community, and public health.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternatives
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ 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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09/19/2023 |
261 |
Award |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Maternal Mental Health |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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|
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Other |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
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|
|
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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|
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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|
|
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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|
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Total Funding Request |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
$63,085.96 |
$ |
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Personnel(Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Anticipated Court Date: September 19, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): September 30, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Director of Community Health and Wellness, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Court Order, Position Forms, Simultaneous Certification,