Human Services staff said July 15 the department modified the 2025 budget to accommodate targeted inflationary increases and additional grant funds for county-run jail-based services and renewed or authorized several staff contracts.

Why it matters: Budget and contract adjustments affect service capacity for behavioral-health and jail-based services the county provides.

The committee approved a budget modification and contract renewals for 2025. Human Services reported that unexpected additional grant funds increased the county's funding for jail-based services this year; the committee approved the budget change.

The committee authorized renewal of a consulting contract with psychiatric nurse practitioner Erica Wall to provide clinical services, and approved contracting Beatrice Vadez to provide trauma training at the fall staff development day. "Authorization to renew a consulting contract with Erica Wall" was presented by Human Services staff and moved for approval.

Staff also described the plan to reestablish the school-based satellite clinic in New Lebanon (separate item) and discussed billing and scheduling logistics for that program.

Ending: The committee approved the budget and contract modifications and asked Human Services to report back on utilization and billing outcomes for the jail-based and school-based services; staff will monitor whether additional days or staff are required as referrals increase.