REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 24, 2022
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Interim Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
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Non-financial Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Police Department for Dedicated Office Space
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Police Department for dedicated office space for the Department of Behavioral Health staff to provide crisis services, including non-standard terms, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Interim Director, 388-0801)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to utilize no-cost office space located within the Ontario Police Department (OPD), in order for DBH to provide crisis services through the Triage, Engagement and Support Team (TEST) program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The recommended non-financial MOU will allow DBH to continue utilizing space at OPD from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027, and may be terminated by either party without cause. The MOU reaffirms DBH's commitment to provide access to crisis triage by a mental health specialist for underserved populations at a variety of collaborated sites throughout San Bernardino County, and outlines the use of no-cost office space within OPD for DBH to continue to provide TEST services. TEST staff provide specialized crisis intervention, continuum of care, and intensive case management for individuals experiencing an urgent psychiatric health condition with up to 59 days of linking...
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