HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-24-616 with CalMHSA.pdf Agreement No. 24-616
Fresno County CVSPH PA 9-23-24
Program:Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
CENTRAL VALLET SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE(CVSPH) PROGRAM
COVER SHEET
Fresno County ("Participant") desires to participate in the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(CVSPH) Program ("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, 2024, through June 30, 2025 ("Term").The following exhibits are attached and form
part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A Detailed Program Description
Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions
Exhibit C Kings View Scope of Work
1. Summary of Program: CaIMHSA is offering the following Program to Counties:
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 requires Participant to pay a 12% Program Management fee, in the amount of
$31,979.31, to CaIMHSA and then $266,494.27 to Kings View. The total amount to be used for the
Program is$298,473.58. CaIMHSA is in possession of$54,597.05 from prior fiscal year contributions
that were unspent. The maximum amount payable by Participant under this Agreement is
$243,876.54.
Authorized Signatures:
CaIMHSA
Signed: Name(Printed): Dr.Amie Miller, Psy.D., MFT
Title: Executive Director Date:
Participant:
Signed: �" Name(Printed): Nathan Magsig
Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date: December 3, 2024
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State/of California
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Fresno County CVSPH PA 9-23-24
Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
EXHIBIT A—Detailed Program Description
Detailed Program Description:
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. Payment includes Participant
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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Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
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. CaIMHSA — 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 CaIMHSA 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.
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 CaIMHSA under the
Agreement.
II. Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities of CaIMHSA:
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.
6. Execute a contract with Kings View to operate the Program on behalf of counties
to ensure that the program is being implemented to their satisfaction.
B. Responsibilities of Participant:
1. Pay for the Program as set out in this Agreement. Payments are due within 30
days of receipt of an invoice or, as applicable, within 30 days of Agreement
execution.
2. Provide CaIMHSA and any other parties deemed necessary with requested
information and assistance to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
3. Where applicable, ensure completion of any Participant requirements set out in
Exhibit A including all assessments, creation of individual case plans, and
providing or arranging for services.
4. Cooperate by providing CaIMHSA with requested information and assistance 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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Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
6. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements,
JPA requirements, 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 six (6)
months' written notice to CaIMHSA. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of
mailing.
B. Member Cost Sharing. The withdrawal 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
share of unavoidable expenses and liabilities arising during their participation period.
C. CaIMHSA may terminate, cancel, change, or limit the Program due to circumstances,
including but not limited to, lack of County participation,government restrictions, issues
with vendors or their services/platforms/products, lack of funding, governmental
funding changes, inability to provide the Program due to vendor(s), regulatory changes,
force majeure, or other issues.
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 any portal
or platform,ongoing services etc.are not subject to such reversion(subject to applicable
laws). Unused funds that were paid for by 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 on the Cover Sheet of this Agreement.
VI. Indemnification.
A. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party shall hold harmless,
defend and indemnify the other party, including its governing board, employees and
agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, disallowances,
recoupments, and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees,
arising out of or resulting from the indemnifying party's negligence or willful conduct in
the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including the performance of
the other's subcontractors, except that each party shall have no obligation to indemnify
the other for damages to the extent resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct
of any indemnitee. Each party may participate in the defense of any such claim without
relieving the other of any obligation hereunder.
B. No Responsibility for Mental Health Services. CalMHSA is not undertaking responsibility
for assessments, creation of case or treatment plans, providing or arranging services,
Fresno County—Exhibit B—General Terms and Conditions
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Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
and/or selecting, contracting with, or supervising 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 connection
with the provision of mental health services.
Fresno County—Exhibit B—General Terms and Conditions
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Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
EXHIBIT C—Kings View Scope of Work
On behalf of the county, CaIMHSA will enter into a contract with 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:
• Operate the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline 24-hours per day,7-days per week. Services
provided will be in line with best practices for suicide crisis response.
• Maintain American Association of Suicidology accreditation.
• Provide outreach and education to communities (as requested and/or as funds are available).
• Participate in the Common Metrics data reporting program administered through Didi Hirsch Suicide
Prevention Center(dependent on program requirements and availability)
• Collaborate with participating county and CalMHSA to determine future direction and activities for the
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline.
• Share data with participating county and CaIMHSA, including call volume,on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Leverage and utilize materials from the Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Programs
administered through CaIMHSA, particularly social marketing materials.
• Meet with CaIMHSA Grant Manager on a regular basis to provide updates on program challenges and
milestones.
Fresno County-Exhibit C—Kings View Scope of Work
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Program: Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (CVSPH)
County: Fresno County
For accounting use only:
Org No.: 56304902
Account No.:7295
Fund No.:0001
Subclass No.: 10000
Fresno County-Exhibit C—Kings View Scope of Work
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