REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 26, 2022
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Interim Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with Colton Police Department for Dedicated Office Space
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding with Colton Police Department, including non-standard terms, for dedicated office space for the Department of Behavioral Health staff to provide crisis services for the period of July 26, 2022 through March 31, 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) allows the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to utilize no-cost office space located within Colton Police Department (CPD), 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 utilize space at CPD from July 26, 2022 through March 31, 2027, and may be terminated by either party without cause upon 30 days written notice. The MOU reaffirms DBH's commitment to provide access to crisis services for underserved populations at a variety of collaborated sites throughout San Bernardino County and outlines the use of office space at CPD for the TEST program to provide these 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 the consumer with appropriate...
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