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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement A-15-211 with CA Mental Health Svcs.pdf Agreement No. 15.211 Agreement No. 187-2015-CVSPH-FC CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT COVER SHEET 1. Fresno County ("Participant") desires to participate in the Program identified below. Name of Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline 2. California Mental Health Services Authority ("CaIMHSA") and Participant acknowledge that the Program will be governed by CaIMHSA'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. X Exhibit A Program Description and Funding X Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions ❑ Exhibit C Special Terms and Conditions (optional) "The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is $438,901.74 3. The term of the Program is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 4. Authorized Signatures: CaIMHSA Signed: Name (Printed): _ Wayne Clark, PhD. Title: Executive Director Date: P�krticipa Signed: ame (Printed): Deborah A. Poochigian Title: Board of Su ervisor Date: ATTEST: BERNICE E.SEIDEL,Clerk Board of Supervisors B ,�V�r)�0� Fresno County Participation Agreement PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Exhibit A— Program Description and Funding I. Name of Program — Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH) if. Term of Program — This is a 1 year contract, with the option for early termination or extension as deemed appropriate with prior written notice and the availability of funds. Participant may extend the contract by written request, at least forty-five (45) days prior to expiration of current contract. Additionally, either party may withdraw from the Program upon six months written notice. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing. III. Program Objectives and Overview- The Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH) will be administered through CaIMHSA on behalf of counties that are participating in and funding the program. It will serve as the primary suicide prevention hotline for these counties. As funding allows, CVSPH will continue to operate a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, and will continue to answer calls through its participation in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. CVSPH will also maintain its hotline website, and will provide outreach and technical assistance to counties that are participating and funding the program. Based on county interest, additional activities may be added to this program and may include participating in the statewide Common Metrics program and expanding the hotline's ability to answer calls in other languages. IV. Assignment of Funds — Participant will assign funding in the amount, not to exceed, $438,901.74 to CaIMHSA, as a fiscal intermediary, in the implementation of following the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline program Upon cancellation, termination or other conclusion of this contract, any funds remaining undisbursed after CalMHSA satisfies all obligations arising from the administration of the Program shall be distributed to Participant. V. Compensation for Administration- CalMHSA will be paid an administration fee of 15% of total program funding. For the first program year, CaIMHSA will invoice Participant on July 1, 2015 for the full amount of $438,901.74, to be paid within 30 days of receiving invoice. In the event of early termination due to dissolution of CaIMHSA, CalMHSA will refund prepaid administrative fees equal to 15% of the undisbursed funds. Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit A - Program Description and Funding Page 2 of 5 PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Exhibit B - General Terms and Conditions I. Definitions Throughout this Participation Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows: A. CaIMHSA - California Mental Health Services Authority, a Joint Powers Authority created to jointly develop and fund mental health services and education programs for its Member Counties and Partner Counties. B. Member - refers to a County (or JPA of two or more Counties) that has joined CaIMHSA and executed the CaIMHSA Joint Powers Agreement. C. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - Initially known as Proposition 63 in the November 2004 election, which added sections to the Welfare and Institutions Code providing for, among other things, PEI Programs. D. Participant- County participating in the Program either as Member of CaIMHSA or as Partner under a Memorandum of Understanding with CaIMHSA. E. Program -The program identified in the Cover Sheet. II. Responsibilities A. Responsibilities of CalMHSA: 1. Act as fiscal and administrative agent for Participant in the Program. 2. Management of funds received consistent with the requirements of any applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and/or contractual obligations. 3. Provide regular fiscal reports to Participants and/or other public agencies with a right to such reports. 4. Compliance with CalMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws. 5. Execute a contract with Kings View Behavioral Health Systems and administer the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline program on behalf of counties; communicate and share data and program reports with counties to ensure that the program is being implemented to their satisfaction. (See Appendix I for more information on the scope of work pertaining to this contract) B. Responsibilities of Participant: 1. Transfer of funds assessed for the Program, shall be made on July 1, 2015, to CalMHSA. 2. Cooperate by providing CalMHSA with requested information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program. 3. Timely and complete submission in response to requests for information and items needed. Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit B— General Terms & Conditions Page 3 of 5 4. Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements,joint powers agreements and bylaws. III. Duration and Term A. The term of the Program is for one year. B. Participant may extend the contract by written request, forty-five (45) days prior to expiration of current contract. C. Either party may withdraw from the Program upon six months written notice. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing. IV. Withdrawal, Cancellation and Termination A. The withdrawal of the Participant from the Program shall not automatically terminate its responsibility for its share of the expenses and liabilities of the Program. B. 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 distributed to Participant. V. Fiscal Provisions A. Funding required from the Participants will not exceed the amount stated in the Cover Sheet. Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit B— General Terms & Conditions Page 4 of 5 Appendix I Scope of Work for contract between CaIMHSA, on behalf of Participant, and Kings View for the implementation of the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline On behalf of the Participant, CalMHSA will enter into a contract with Kings View Behavioral Health Systems ("Kings View") to support the implementation of the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline. As part of this contract, Kings View's Scope of Work will include: • Operating the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, in line with best practices for suicide crisis response • Maintaining American Association of Suicidology accreditation • Participating in the network of crisis hotlines through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline • Providing outreach and education to communities (as requested, or as funds are available) • Participating in the Common Metrics data reporting program, administered through Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center (dependent on program requirements and availability) • Planning with Participant and CaIMHSA to determine future direction and activities for the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline • Sharing data with Participant and CalMHSA, including call volume, on a regular basis • Leveraging and utilizing materials from the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Programs administered through CalMHSA, particularly the social marketing materials Fresno County Participation Agreement-Appendix I- Scope of Work Page 5 df 5 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO AND CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY Agreement No.: 187-2015-CVSPH-FC Term: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FROM: DANIEL CEDERBORG, COUNTY COUNSEL By APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM: VICKI CROW, C.P.A. AUDITOR-CONTROLER/TRESAURER-TAX COLLECTOR Y REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: By C' r Dawan Ut6ht, Director Department of Behavioral Health O r� 5630 pep} Li-f76 A«o�N �295