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Agreement No., 249-2017-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,
a Exhibit A Program Description and Funding
2 Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions
11 Exhibit C Special Terms and Conditions (optional)
RI Appendix I Scope of Work
'The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is $305,615.88
3. The term of the Program is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
4. Authorized Signatures:
CaIMHl5
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Title: Executive Director or Chief Operating Officer Date:
Participant-
Signed: — L 03, Name (Printed): Brian Pachero
Title: Chairman, Board of Supervisors Date: /D - 11 - t
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Fresno County Participation Agreement
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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Exhibit A- Program Description and Funding
I. Name of Program - Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
II. Term of Program - This is a one (1) year contract, with the option for early termination
or extension as deemed appropriate with prior written notice and the availability of funds.
Participants may extend the contract by written notice, served 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 CalMHSA 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 at total funding amount, not to exceed,
$305,615.88 to CalMHSA, 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.
In the event of early termination due to dissolution of CaIMHSA, CaIMHSA will
refund prepaid administrative fees equal to 15% of the undisbursed funds.
Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit A -Program Description and Funding
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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 CaIMHSA:
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 CaIMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws.
5. Execute a contract with Kings View Behavioral Health Systems to operate
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. CaIMHSA will invoice the Participant, on July 1, 2017, $305,615.88, which
Participant will pay within 30 days of receiving invoice.
Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit B— General Terms & Conditions
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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.
4. Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual
agreements,joint powers agreements and bylaws.
III. 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 incurred during its period of participation.
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.
IV. Fiscal Provisions
A. Funding required from the Participants will not exceed the amount stated in the
Cover Sheet; however, the parties may periodically agree in writing to revise the
stated amounts based on factors such as the number of calls received, costs of
operation,etc.
Fresno County Participation Agreement—Exhibit B— General Terms & Conditions
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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, CaIMHSA 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 CaIMHSA, 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
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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
AND
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
Agreement No.: 249-2017-CVSPH-FC Term: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
FOR FRESNO COUNTY ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization: 56304776 ($305,615.88)
Account/Program: 7295/0