DEPARTMENT
Superior Court Administration
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to renew a Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Council on Substance Abuse ("GCSA"), effective October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $73,800. GCSA will support the Fulton County Peer Recovery Support Services Project by implementing the NIATx Process Improvement Model and by providing staff certification, training and ongoing support. This request represents the third (3) of four (4) one-year renewal terms, coinciding with and contingent upon continued grant funding through SAMHSA and the approval of the Board of Commissioners. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
West's Code of Georgia ? 36-10-1; All official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons in behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Scope of Work: The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse (GCSA) will support the Fulton County Peer Recovery Support Services Project (PRSS). GCSA will: Assist Fulton County Accountability Courts (FCAC) with the recruitment, training and coaching of three behavioral staff health staff for the program who will be Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists (CARES). GCSA will provide continuing education credit opportunities to FCAC CARES as required to maintain certification and promote best practices. GCSA will provide NIATx process improvement leadership training for FCAC CARES and FCAC staff. NIATx is a model of process improvement designed specifically for behavioral health programs. GCSA will coordinate with Fulton County Project Director to develop a training plan for FCAC CARES and program staff to include: Intentional Peer Support...
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