To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract #74-476-12 with Sustainable Wellness Solutions (dba Consumers Self-Help Center)
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of County Contract #74-476-12 with Sustainable Wellness Solutions (dba Consumer Self-Help Center), a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $377,191, to provide a Patients' Rights Program, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual budgeted expenditures of up to $377,191 as budgeted by the department in FY 2025-26 and will be funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment funds revenue.
BACKGROUND:
The services required for Patients' Rights Advocacy demand a high level of specialized expertise, experience and knowledge. These unique skills are possessed by a single provider in the County. Contractor has been a longstanding partner in providing Patients' Rights Advocacy services, fostering a deep understanding of our organization's mission, values, and long-term objectives. Engaging them again will enable knowledge transfer, avoiding knowledge gaps and ensuring continuity in service delivery.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code ?? 26227 and 31000. The Behavioral Health's Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld. This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations. Following a Request for Proposal (RFP), this Contract was awarded to Sustainable Wellness Solutions (dba Consumer Self-Help Center) (formerly known as Consumers Self-Help Center) by Public Works Departme...
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