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Agreement No. 830-PEl-2021-FC
Program Name: Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
COVER SHEET
1. Fresno County ("Participant") desires to participate in the Program identified below.
Name of Program: Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)
2. California Mental Health Services Authority ("CalMHSA") and Participant acknowledge that the
Program w i ll be governed by CalMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and its Bylaws, and by this
participation agreement. The following exhibits are intended to clarify how the provisions of those
documents will be applied to this particular Program .
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Program Description and Funding
General Terms and Conditions
County Specific Scope of Services and Funding
3 . The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is $342,413
4 . Funds payable under this agreement are subject to reversion:
• Yes: Reversion Date ______ _
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4 . The term of the Program is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 .
5. Authorized Signatures:
CalMHSA
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Name (Printed): Dr. Amie Miller, Psy .D., MFT
Date: 11/4/2021 Title: Executive Director
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Fresno County -Participation Agreement
Agreement No. 830-PEI-2021-FC
Program Name: Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention
Fresno County – Exhibit A – Program Description and Funding
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT A – PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
I.Name of Program: Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention
II.Term of Program: This is a twelve-month contract, beginning July 1, 2021 and terminating on
June 30, 2022, with the option for early termination or extension as provided below.
I.Program Goals: In partnership with participating members, this program will disseminate and
direct Statewide PEI project campaigns, programs, resources, and materials; provide subject
matter in suicide prevention and stigma and discrimination reduction (SDR) to support local
PEI efforts; develop local and statewide capacity building support and new outreach materials
for counties, and community stakeholders. The primary focus of these programs are to
promote mental health and wellness, suicide prevention, and health equity to reduce the
likelihood of mental illness, substance use, and suicide among Californians, particularly
among diverse and underserved communities.
II.Program Efforts: To promote emotional health and reduce the likelihood of mental illness,
substance use, and suicide among all Californians in diverse communities, schools, health
care, and workplace, the following efforts will be endeavored:
Implement social media and public education activities to expand and develop
emotional wellbeing for California’s communities.
Expand stakeholder partnership networks and promote grassroots stakeholder
engagement.
To continue to increase outreach and dissemination of programs and resources,
including mental health educational materials.
Support and engage a network of mental health leaders and advocates to outreach
and disseminate resources and programs, with priority of increasing help-seeking
behaviors among younger age individuals.
Provide resource, technical assistance, and capacity building support to County
Behavioral Health Agencies and their partners to support local PEI and leverage
resources.
Implement the annual Directing Change Program which educates young people about
critical health topics like suicide prevention and mental health and wellbeing through
the medium of film and art.
Provide data and evaluation of the reach of programs within counties and statewide.
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Fresno County Participation Agreement
Exhibit B – General Terms and Conditions
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT B – General Terms and Conditions
I. Definitions
The following words, as used throughout this Participation Agreement, shall be construed to have
the following meaning, unless otherwise apparent from the context in which they are used:
A.CalMHSA – California Mental Health Services Authority, a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
created by counties in 2009 at the instigation of the California Mental Health Directors
Association to jointly develop and fund mental health services and education programs.
B.Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) – The Division of the California Department of
Health Care Services responsible for mental health functions.
C.Member – A County (or JPA of two or more Counties) that has joined CalMHSA and
executed the CalMHSA Joint Powers Agreement.
D.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) – A law initially known as Proposition 63 in the
November 2004 election that added sections to the Welfare and Institutions Code
providing for, among other things, PEI Programs.
E.Participant – Any County or City participating in the Program either as Member of
CalMHSA or under a Memorandum of Understanding with CalMHSA.
F.Program – The program identified in the Cover Sheet.
II. Responsibilities
A.Responsibilities of CalMHSA:
1.Act as the Fiscal and Administrative agent for the Program.
2.Manage funds received consistent with the requirements of any applicable laws,
regulations, guidelines and/or contractual obligations.
3.Contract with subject matter experts to support the goals and efforts of the
Statewide PEI Campaign.
4.Provide regular fiscal reports to Participant and/or other public agencies with a
right to such reports.
5.Comply with CalMHSA’s Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws.
B.Responsibilities of Participant:
1.Transfer of full funding amount for the Program as specified in Exhibit A, Program
Description and Funding, including administrative fee, which Participant will pay
within 30 days of execution of this agreement.
2.Provide CalMHSA and any other parties deemed necessary with requested
information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
3.Responsible for any and all assessments, creation of individual case plans, and
providing or arranging for services.
4.Cooperate by providing CalMHSA with requested information and assistance in
order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
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Exhibit B – General Terms and Conditions
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5. Provide feedback on Program performance.
6.Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements,
JPAs, and bylaws.
III. Duration, Term, and Amendment
A. The term of the Program is for twelve-months.
B.This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by the mutual
agreement of CalMHSA and the Participant, expressed in writing and signed by authorized
representatives of both parties.
IV. Withdrawal, Cancellation, and Termination
A.Participant may withdraw from the Program and terminate the Participation Agreement
upon six (6) months' written notice. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of
mailing.
B.The withdraw of a Participant from the Program shall not automatically terminate its
responsibility for its share of the expense and liabilities of the Program. The
contributions of current and past Participants are chargeable for their respective share
of unavoidable expenses and liabilities arising during the period of their participation.
C.Upon cancellation, termination, or other conclusion of the Program, any funds remaining
undisbursed after CalMHSA satisfies all obligations arising from the administration of the
Program shall be returned to Participant. Unused funds paid for a joint effort will be
returned pro rata to Participant in proportion to payments made. Adjustments may be
made if disproportionate benefit was conveyed on particular Participant. Excess funds
at the conclusion of county-specific efforts will be returned to the particular County that
paid them.
V. Fiscal Provisions
A.Funding required from Participant will not exceed the amount stated in Exhibit A, Program
Description and Funding.
B.Payment Terms –
a.Funding Amount: $342,412.80 – Payable to CalMHSA upon execution of this
agreement. This funding amount is inclusive of a 15% administrative fee equal to
$51,361.92.
C.In a Multi-County Program, Participants will share the costs of planning, administration,
and evaluation in the same proportions as their overall contributions, which are included
in the amount stated in Exhibit A, Program Description and Funding.
VI.Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
A.CalMHSA is responsible only for funds as instructed and authorized by participants.
CalMHSA is not liable for damages beyond the amount of any funds which are identified
on the cover page of this Agreement, without authorization or contrary to Participant’s
instructions.
B.CalMHSA is not undertaking responsibility for assessments, creation of case or treatment
plans, providing or arranging services, and/or selecting, contracting with, or supervising
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Exhibit B – General Terms and Conditions
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providers (collectively, “mental health services”). Participant will defend and indemnify
CalMHSA for any claim, demand, disallowance, suit, or damages arising from Participant’s
acts or omissions in
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT C – County Specific Scope of Services and Funding
CalMHSA Members receive different PEI activities for the social marketing and technical assistance
components which is determined by contribution levels. Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
receives the top tier (5% of PEI) benefits. Below are more details of the different tiers based on
contribution levels.
The evaluation component is provided through a contract with RAND and focuses on the social marketing
component of PEI. It is not based on a tier model but is dependent on funding available after all Member
contributions are received.
Social Marketing Tier Levels and Activities
CalMHSA has traditionally administered Each Mind Matters (EMM) and Know the Signs (KTS) on behalf of
Counties/Cities. The Board approved an RFP to develop a new campaign building off lessons learned from
EMM and KTS; the new campaign is still be developed. Below is a summary, not all inclusive, of the
activities Members will receive based on your contribution levels.
All Members/
Cities
1-2% of
PEI
3-4% of
PEI
5% of PEI or
$350,000+
Social Media
Digital toolkits for MIMHM and Suicide Prevention Week
Quarterly E-media toolkits (social media calendar, blog
posts email blasts)
Ability to vote on influencers used in the campaign
County co-branded social media influencer materials
Social media messaging training webinar
Customized social media engagement training
Custom social strategy and audit of social accounts
Quarterly assistance creating custom social media posts
Earned Media
Best practices Crisis Communications Plan
On-demand support for a local mental health crisis
Earned Media support to amplify up to three local events
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Directing Change and Community Based Technical Assistance Tier Levels and Activities
Community-focused technical assistance to County/City public behavioral health departments including,
and primarily, effective strategies that can prevent suicides, support postvention activities, and increases
community engagement in current and future implementation of strategies and activities.
Assistance developing press releases for events up to
three local events
Stakeholder Forum
Access to the Stakeholder Forum for BH Directors, PIO,
and County Liaisons
Ability to create work groups in the stakeholder forum
Managed community stakeholder engagement the
Stakeholder Forum
Technical Assistance – Social Marketing Specific
Co-brand toolkits and materials
Customization of materials (does not include printing)
Link to county website on campaign landing page
County-specific culturally responsive materials
Translate materials into two additional languages
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All Members/
Cities
1-2% of
PEI
3-4% of PEI 5% of PEI or
$350,000+
Directing Change Program
Participation in Directing Change Program and access
to online resources
Monthly social media posts (for winning projects)
School Mini Grants
Local Parent Suicide Prevention Webinar
Create separate/local county judging portals
County landing page/entry portal for program website
and entry form
Technical Assistance
Access to webinars, websites, resource center and
online kits
Receive general TA emails and resource
announcements
Assigned resource navigator/TA Liaison
Support with integration of statewide campaign at local
level
On-demand suicide prevention technical assistance
Participation in Understanding the Role of Cultural
Norms in Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative
(online modules)
Participation in PEI Messaging Workshops
On-demand suicide prevention capacity building
(longer term projects), e.g. support with coalition
building, community postvention planning, suicide
prevention related trainings
Presentations (coalition, events, conferences, parent
webinars)
Receive Training/TA related to the Learning
Collaborative, e.g. workforce training in cultural
competent approaches to suicide prevention and care
Receive augmented services project***
Materials and Local Activation
Receive green ribbons
Receive materials to support Mental Health Matters
Month (MHMM)
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Receive suicide prevention week and MHMM kits (if
applicable)
Customization of materials (without printing)
Local Activation for MHMM or Suicide Prevention
Week activities (can include untraditional partners)
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Fresno County Accounting Form
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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
AND
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
Agreement No.: 830-PEI-2021-FC Term: July 1,2021 through June 30,2022
FOR FRESNO COUNTY ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization: 56304902 ($342,413)
Account/Program: 7295