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Finance Committee backs larger, longer DPH contract with Westside Community Mental Health Center
Summary
The committee recommended a resolution to increase and extend the Department of Public Health contract with Westside Community Mental Health Center — adding $17.9 million for a not-to-exceed $23.3 million total and extending the term through Dec. 31, 2022 — after DPH and the Budget Analyst defended program performance and monitoring.
The Finance Committee voted to forward to the full Board of Supervisors a resolution to amend the Department of Public Health (DPH) agreement with Westside Community Mental Health Center, adding $17,900,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $23,300,000 and extending the contract to Dec. 31, 2022.
Michelle Ruggles, Department of Public Health, told the committee the amendment consolidates funding for three programs — outpatient services, a community crisis program targeted to African American clients, and an Assertive Community…
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