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Board approves Partners for Wellness outreach contract after public concern; agency says work is outreach and coalition building
Summary
Supervisors approved a Health Care Agency contract with Partners for Wellness to provide outreach and education to transitional-age youth. A public commenter criticized the award as a marketing expense; Dr. Kelly described the work as coalition-building, peer outreach and prevention and explained the procurement evaluation process.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 9 approved an item selecting Partners for Wellness to provide outreach, education and mental-health supports for transitional-age youth. The contract was described by the Health Care Agency as focused on community education, coalition building, sober/clean activities, resource fairs and social-media campaigns to prevent substance use and promote mental health.
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