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Termination of agreement for convenience with Directions for Mental Health, Inc., d/b/a Directions for Living, Inc., for the Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals Program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the termination of agreement for convenience with Directions for Mental Health, Inc., d/b/a Directions for Living, Inc. (Directions) for the Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) Program.
• CABHI program services are provided in a collaborative model through partnerships with Operation PAR, Inc., and Westcare Gulfcoast-Florida, Inc. Services include mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families that have been recently housed, and have a serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance use, and/or co-occurring diagnosis.
• Directions communicated their ability to support CABHI program services through alternative funding sources, therefore, Human Services is seeking to terminate the funding agreement with Directions while continuing to support ongoing program operations. The CABHI program will maintain current operations and client services. The County is working with CABHI partners to reallocate funds within the program to meet client needs while enhancing efficiencies of existing services.
• The Board of County Commissioners approved this Agreement on November 14, 2023, with an annual total not to exceed amount of $292,417.00.
• Termination of this agreement will have no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.
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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 Foster
Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
Termination of agreement for convenience with Directions for the CABHI Program.
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Background Information:
CABHI provides mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families that are at risk of homelessness, have been recently housed, and have a serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance use, and/or co-occurring diagnosis. CABHI staff utilize engagement strategies to build relationships with clients and provide collaborative services to help clients maintain housing.
CABHI program services are provided in a collaborative model through partnerships with Directions, Operation PAR, Inc., and Westcare. Services include mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families that have been recently housed, and have a serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance use, and/or a co-occurring diagnosis.
The Board of County Commissioners approved this agreement on November 14, 2023, in the total not to exceed amount of $292,417.00 for a two-year renewal with Directions for Living, Inc.
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Directions for Living, Inc.
Attachments:
Termination Letter