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County adjusts Ponessa Behavioral Health contract to reflect FY2025‑26 use

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners · August 12, 2026

Summary

The board approved a $1,049.87 increase to Ponessa Behavioral Health's contract for psychiatric and outpatient services, bringing the total to $56,049.87 for Jan. 1, 2025–June 30, 2026; funding sources are ARPA Crisis Therapy Access grant (88%) and Human Services Block Grant (12%).

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved an amended agreement with Ponessa Behavioral Health to adjust service line totals to reflect actual utilization in fiscal year 2025‑26. The minutes show the revised contract amount is $56,049.87 for Jan. 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, an increase of $1,049.87.

Funding is listed as 88% from an ARPA Crisis Therapy Access Grant and 12% from the Human Services Block Grant. Commissioner Parsons moved the amendment and Commissioner Yoder seconded; the minutes record the motion passed unanimously. The change updates reimbursement and contract totals to match reported service delivery for the specified period.

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