TITLE
title
APPROVE IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM THE CONTRACT WITH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF THE TRIAD (MHAT)
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Capt. Wes Mecham)
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BACKGROUND
background
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has provided Certified Peer Support Specialists for justice-involved and justice-impacted individuals since 2018 through contract with Mental Health Associates of the Triad. Services performed include meeting with residents in the detention facility to assess needs, transportation coordination, screening for programming, or provide pre-entry planning and support. Key components of post-release include job placement, emergency shelter placement, and housing. Other services include information and referrals, clothing services, food services, and vocational training.
Certified Peer Support Specialists work closely with Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Case Managers. Certified Peer Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining a caseload not to exceed forty-five (45) cases for post-release services. Case planning includes the following steps; intake, planning, follow-up, and discharge. Documentation is associated with each step and is expected to be completed within 24-48 hours.
The contract with Mental Health Associates of the Triad expired on 9/30/2024. Due to the sensitive and one-on-one nature of these services, there is great benefit in maintaining continuity of care and continuing the pre-existing relationships between these mental health providers and the patients they serve. Therefore, the Purchasing Department is recommending a continued contractual relationship with MHAT. This service is budgeted as part of the Sheriff’s Office annually. The cost per year is shown below:
Mental Health Associates of the Triad
Year 1: $81,779.04
Year 2: $81,779.04
Year 3: $81,779.04
Mental Health Associates of the Triad is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve the contract in substantial form with Mental Health Associates of the Triad for a period of three (3) years effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $245,337.12 (Year 1: $81,779.04; Year 2 $81,779.04; Year 3 $81,779.04), for peer support services in both the High Point and Greensboro Detention Centers.
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