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Board approves $17.5 million increase to behavioral health agreement with High Street Community Services
Summary
Supervisors unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to increase the Department of Public Health’s agreement with High Street Community Services by $17.5 million, raising the total to about $27 million and extending the contract through June 30, 2026.
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 8 approved an amendment to the Department of Public Health’s agreement with High Street Community Services to provide behavioral health services. The amendment increases the agreement by $17,500,000 to a total not to exceed approximately $27,000,000 and extends the contract term through June 30, 2026.
Why it matters: The additional funding and term extension support continued behavioral health services overseen by the Department of Public Health amid increased service demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board action and vote: The clerk called the roll and the amendment was adopted unanimously; all 11 supervisors voted aye.
Implementation: The Department of Public Health will execute the amendment and oversee program delivery under the extended term and increased funding. The resolution text on the agenda specified the dollar increase and revised contract term.
