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Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract, Superior Court Administration, Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, for the purposes of Forensic Peer support services for the Behavioral Health Treatment Court Program participants. This is 100% grant funded through the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Grant Fund TX23) with no County match required. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background: Superior Court Administration requests approval to renew the Memorandum of Agreement.
Scope of Work: The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will provide at least one Forensic Peer mentor to support participants in our Behavioral Health Treatment Court program. Forensic Peer Mentors provide support, linkage, and care coordination to promote the successful community reintegration of adults with behavioral health diagnoses returning to the community following incarceration. Forensic Peer Mentors have had personal lived experience with the criminal justice system. Forensic Peer Mentors are people living in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnoses and provide trauma-informed, culturally-competent direct services. Under this agreement, the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network would contract with the Fulton County Accountability Court to provide 20 hours per week of Forensic Peer Mentorship to the Behavioral Health Treatment Court Program participants. The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will assume responsibility for administration and payroll, supplies, training, and equipment. The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will coordinate with Fulton County Accountability Court to develop a work schedule that meets the needs of the Program. The Peer Mentor will provide direct services to participants to include recovery meetings; problem solving, skills based, and psycho-educational groups; individual sessions; and case management support. The Peer Mentor will also maintain all paperwork and documentation required for the services provided. The Fulton County Superior Court Drug Court Program strengthens Fulton County’s commitment and support of Accountability/ Diversion Programs. The Superior Court recommends Board acceptance of this agreement.
Community Impact: The Georgia's Forensic Peer Mentoring Project, established in 2015, provides support, linkage, and care coordination to promote the successful community reintegration of adults with behavioral health diagnoses returning to the community following incarceration.
Department Recommendation: Superior Court Administration recommends renewal of this agreement to ensure successful project implementation, outcomes and grant funding compliance.
Project Implications: This project is 100% grant funded. Renewal of this agreement will ensure grant project goals are met while improving service delivery to offenders with drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Community Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration is not aware of any community concerns with the implementation of this project.
Department Issues/Concerns: Superior Court Administration has no issues or concerns with this agreement.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-450-TX23-1160: Grants, Superior Courts-Administration, Professional Services-$28,052.00