DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to select Applied Research Services (ARS) as the Evaluator for the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FY 2023 Behavioral Health Partnership for Early Diversion of Adults and Youth Grant. Effective October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Official Code of Georgia Section 36-10-1: All official contracts entered into by the County governing authority and with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered in its minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
To support the successful diversion of Fulton County youth from the justice system, DBHDD will provide case management, mental health services, and tutoring to a total of 1,080 moderate-high risk youth over five years. Screenings, assessments, and services provided will be evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented. To achieve this, DBHDD will develop a comprehensive plan of services to be provided and/or referred to enrolled youth within 6 months of the grant period, including a plan for case management; assertive community treatment; medication management and access; integrated mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder treatment; psychiatric rehabilitation; peer recovery support serv...
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