To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Restoration First Responder Network LLC
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Restoration First Responder Network LLC, in an amount not to exceed $509,580 for psychological services for trauma support intervention and training, for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $509,580 in contractual service expenditures over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the Sheriff is seeking Board approval due to the need for a new vendor to provide mental health and wellness services to the Department. A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in 2024, and Restoration First Responder Network (RFRN) provided the strongest bid based on their experience, competent approach and comprehensive services tailored to first responders.
Restoration First Responder Network (RFRN) will provide the Office of the Sheriff with mental health and wellness services, including critical incident stress debriefings (CISD), peer support, Command Staff Training and individual counseling. RFRN specializes in culturally competent care tailored to first responders and their families, offering up to twelve counseling sessions per incident per year. The contract includes direct consultation, crisis intervention and ongoing support to enhance resilience, mental wellness and operational readiness within the Department.
The Department has maintained a peer support team since 2014, as required by State law. The Board's approval will ensure continued compliance and result in improved mental health services for both sworn and professional staff. The Board's approval will also ensure access to licensed clinicians, crisis intervention, critical incident debrie...
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