Department: Veterans Services
Department Head/Elected Official: David Lewis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): GY22_VA_SPGP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of Veterans Affairs
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to extend the grant end date to February 29, 2024 for the FY 2022 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program.
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Background and Discussion: The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant enables Harris County Veterans enrolled in the program access to tailored suicide prevention plans, a dedicated case manager, and mental health services. Enrolled veterans also receive much needed access to housing, clothing, transportation, child care, food security, employment opportunities and peer support.
Expected Impact: Extending the end date of the current grant until 02/29/2024 will reduce the rate of veteran suicides across Harris County.
Alternative Options: Inaction, Harris County continues the trend of one veteran suicide every six days.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
x Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
11/15/2022
218
Approval of Grant Award
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2100 Travis Street, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant
FY 24
FY 25
Next 3 FYs
Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions)
Labor Expenditures
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Non-Labor Expenditures
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Total Incremental Expen...
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