REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 2, 2020
FROM
VERONICA KELLEY, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title v
Contract with Riverside - San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. for Native American Resource Center Program Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve contract with Riverside - San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. to provide Native American Resource Center program services, which will provide an extensive array of behavioral health resources to address the identified behavioral health needs and stressors of Native-American communities by providing prevention and early intervention services within the community, in natural, culturally appropriate settings, in the amount of $2,500,000, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
(Presenter: Veronica Kelley, Director, 388-0801)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Health and Social Services Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The contract amount of $2,500,000 with Riverside - San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSBCIH) for Native American Resource Center program services is 100% funded by Mental Health Services Act, Prevention and Early Intervention funding. Adequate appropriation and revenue will be included in the Department of Behavioral Health's (DBH) recommended 2020-21 budget and future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
RSBCIH provides Native American Resource Center program services to address the mental health needs of the Native American population residing in San Bernardino County. Services and resources include mental health treatment, support groups, outreach and education, and activities specifically aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and seeking services. The Native American...
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