Subject:
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Agreement with Operation PAR for contracted substance use services for the Pinellas County Health Program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Master Service Agreement with Operation PAR, Inc. (Operation PAR) to provide integrated substance use services for Pinellas County Health Program patients.
Delegation of authority to the County Administrator for renewals and additional funding added to this Master Services Agreement.
• Through this Agreement Operation PAR, Inc. will continue to provide substance use treatment services for Pinellas County Health Program patients including case management, counseling, and medication assisted treatment.
• This action allocates annual funding in an amount not to exceed $1,021,750.00 comprised of HRSA Grant Award ($547,750.00), Low Income Pool Program ($270,000.00) and General Fund dollars ($204,000.00) for one program year, through February 28, 2023.
• In the 2021 calendar year (January - December) Operation Par provided 146 unduplicated clients substance use services including case management, individual counseling, and medicated assisted treatment as appropriate for each individual.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe
and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
This Agreement continues funding for substance use treatment services for the Pinellas County Health Program. Substance use services provided by Operation PAR include individualized treatment plans, case management, counseling, and medication assisted treatment as appropriate for each client. In 2021 Operation PAR provided 146 unduplicated clients substance use treatment.
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Background Information:
The Pinellas County Health Program provides integrated primary and behavioral health care through on-site screening, assessment, and referral to behavioral health services. The program is funded with a combination of a recurring grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and General Fund dollars to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. HRSA and LIP funding is allocated exclusively for clients experiencing homelessness.
Fiscal Impact:
Appropriation to support the related activities is consistent with the development of the FY22 Adopted Budget and the FY23 Proposed Budget. Total not to exceed amount from three (3) funding streams is as follows:
$547,750.00 - HRSA recurring grant award #H80CS00024-21-00, no match is required.
$270,000.00 - Low Income Pool funding
$204,000.00 - Human Services General Fund appropriation
$1,021,750.00 - Total Funding allocation under this action.
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Operation PAR, Inc.
Department of Health, Pinellas County
Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board
Attachments:
Agreement
Statements of Work
Attachment 1 - Modification
Attachment 2 - Risk Requirements
Appendix