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Agreement No. 5145-CVSPH-2023-FRESNO
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
Fresno County
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
COVER SHEET
Fresno County ("Participant") desires to participate in the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
Program offered by the California Mental Health Services Authority("CaIMHSA") on the terms provided
in this Participation Agreement ("Agreement'). Participant acknowledges that the Program also will be
governed by CaIMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and its Bylaws. The Agreement is effective on July 1,
2023, through June 30, 2024 ("Term"). The following exhibits are attached and form part of this
Agreement:
Exhibit A Detailed Program Description
Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions
1. Summary of Program: 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.
2. Funding: The Program requires the following funding and payments:
The Program Funding is inclusive of a Program Management Fee of 15%, in the amount of
$58,289.31, upon execution of Agreement. The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is
$446,884.69.
3. County to confirm if funds payable under this agreement are:
❑ From a federal source or program (explain below) Amount$
❑ Restricted (explain below): Amount$ 446,884.69
❑ Contingent (explain below): Amount$
Explanation of Restriction(s):
Funds must be used for suicide prevention activities related to the hotline.
*County confirms that aside from the above,there are no other funding restrictions.
4. The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature as provided in this
section.An "electronic signature" means any symbol or process intended by an individual signing this
Agreement to represent their signature,including but not limited to(1)a digital signature;(2)a faxed
version of an original handwritten signature; or (3) an electronically scanned and transmitted (for
example by PDF document)of a handwritten signature. Each electronic signature affixed or attached
to this Agreement (1) is deemed equivalent to a valid original handwritten signature of the person
signing this Agreement for all purposes, including but not limited to evidentiary proof in any
administrative or judicial proceeding, and (2) has the same force and effect as the valid original
handwritten signature of that person.The provisions of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil
Code section 1633.5, subdivision (b), in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division
Fresno County—Participation Agreement for Central Valley Suicide Prevention Program
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Agreement No. 5145-CVSPH-2023-FRESNO
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
Fresno County
3, Part 2, Title 2.5, beginning with section 1633.1). Each party using a digital signature represents
that it has undertaken and satisfied the requirements of Government Code section 16.5,subdivision
(a), paragraphs(1)through (5), and agrees that each other party may rely upon that representation.
This Agreement is not conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by
electronic means and either party may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten signature.
5. Authorized Signatures:
CalMHSA
Signed:.---""-° . Name (Printed): Dr.Arnie Miller, Psy.D., MFT
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Title: Executive Director Date: 4/12/2024
Participant:
Signed: Name (Printed): Nathan Magsig
Title:Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date: 512( /Zt(
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County
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Fresno County—Participation Agreement for Central Valley Suicide Prevention Program
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Agreement No. 5145- CVSPH -2023-FRESNO
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
Fresno County
Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT A—Detailed Program Description
Detailed Program Description:
The CVSPH Program will operate a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, as funding allows, 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.
Fresno County—Exhibit A—Detailed Program Description
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Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
Fresno County
Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT B-General Terms and Conditions
I. Definitions
The following words,as used throughout this 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. Member — A County (or JPA of two or more Counties) that has joined CalMHSA and
executed the CalMHSA Joint Powers Agreement.
C. 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.
D. Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) —The Division of the California Department of
Health Care Services responsible for mental health functions.
E. Participant—Any County participating in the Program either as Member of CalMHSA or
under a Memorandum of Understanding with CaIMHSA.
F. Program — The program identified in the Cover Sheet offered by CalMHSA under the
Agreement as offered by CaIMHSA.
II. Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities of CalMHSA:
1. Provide the Program as described in the Agreement.
2. Act as the Fiscal and Administrative agent for the Program.
3. Manage funds received consistent with the requirements of applicable laws,
regulations, and this Agreement.
4. Provide regular fiscal reports to Participant and/or other public agencies with a
right to such reports.
5. Comply with CaIMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws.
B. Responsibilities of Participant:
1. Pay for the Program as set out in this Agreement.All payments are due within 30
days of a due date under this Agreement, an invoice or as applicable, within 30
days of execution of this Agreement.
2. Provide CaIMHSA and any other parties deemed necessary with requested
information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
3. Follow any county requirements and assist as needed as set out in this
agreement.
4. Cooperate by providing CalMHSA with requested information and assistance in
order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
5. Provide feedback on Program performance.
Fresno County—Exhibit B—General Terms and Conditions
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6. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements,
JPAs, and bylaws.
III. Amendment.This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by the mutual
agreement of CaIMHSA and the Participant, expressed in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of both parties.
IV. Withdrawal, Cancellation, and Termination
A. Participant may withdraw from the Program and terminate the Agreement upon two (2)
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. CaIMHSA may terminate, cancel or limit the Program due to unforeseen circumstances,
lack of County participation, government restrictions, inability to provide the Program
due to vendor, lack of funding, force majeure or other restrictions.
D. If applicable, upon cancellation, termination, or other conclusion of the Program, any
funds remaining undisbursed after CaIMHSA satisfies all obligations arising under the
Program shall be returned to Participant. However, funds used to pay for completed
deliverables, services rendered, upfront fees to create the Program, or fees for
portal/platform ongoing services etc. are not subject to such reversion subject to
applicable laws. Unused funds that were 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 to a particular Participant. Excess funds at the
conclusion of county-specific efforts will be returned to the particular County that paid
them per the Program.
V. Fiscal Provisions. 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 the Cover Sheet of this Agreement.
VI. Limitation of Liability, No Warranty and Indemnification
A. Limitation of Liability. CalMHSA is responsible only for use of funds as instructed and
authorized by participants. CalMHSA is not liable for damages (direct or consequential)
beyond the amount of any funds payable identified on the Cover Sheet of this Agreement.
B. No Warranties. Any platform, portal, apps or other services are provided 'as is' with no
warranty except as required by law.
C. Indemnification. Participant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend CalMHSA, its
officers, directors, employees, agents, members and consultants from and against any
and all claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, fines, injury, damage(s) and liabilities arising
from the services or work provided or to be provided under the Agreement.
D. No Responsibility for Mental Health Services. CaIMHSA is not undertaking responsibility
for assessments, creation of case or treatment plans, providing or arranging services,
and/or selecting, contracting with, or supervising providers (collectively, "mental health
services"). Participant will defend and indemnify CaIMHSA for any claim, demand,
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disallowance, suit, or damages arising from Participant's acts or omissions in connection
with the provision of mental health services.
Fresno County—Exhibit B—General Terms and Conditions
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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
AND
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
Agreement No.: 5145-CVSPH-2023-FRESNO Term: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
FOR FRESNO COUNTY ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization: 56304776 ($446,885)
Account/Program: 7295/0
Fresno County Participation Agreement—Fresno County Accounting Form
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