Legislation Details

File #: 24-6911    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/20/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for a no-cost extension of the grant period to September 29, 2025 for the Maternal Mental Health Program.

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 accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for a no-cost extension of the grant period to September 29, 2025 for the Maternal Mental Health Program.

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Background and Discussion:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Public Health Services for the non-competitive application in response to Congressional Directive Spending Projects in SAMHSA's Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriation. This funding allows Public Health Services to deliver services that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. HCPH initiated Maternal Mental Health Services.  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) funding aims to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality rates associated with childbirth by focusing on maternal mental health.

 

Expected Impact:

This project aims to increase access to comprehensive maternal mental healthcare for birthing persons and their families. The goal of this project is 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.

 

Alternative Options:

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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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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: October 29, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): October 29, 2024

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Ericka Brown, MD, FACHE, Division Director- Community Health & Wellness, Public Health Services

 

Attachments (if applicable): Notice if Award, Signature Page, Court Order