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Amd 1 to Agmt A2211489 with the MN Dept of Human Services for services related to the Adult Mental Health Initiative grant, reallocating existing funding, no change to date or amt
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amd 1 to Agreement A2211489 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for services related to the Adult Mental Health Initiative grant, reallocating existing funding for the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, in the receivable amount of $20,265,706, with no change to the agreement date or amount be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Board approval is requested for Amd 1 to Agreement A2211489 with the MN Department of Human Services, which will reallocate existing funding to support AMHI funded services which assist residents with access to safety-net supports such as treatment, health and wellness activities, employment services, and housing that help with recovery and stability in the community. The 2023-2024 AMHI grant award includes funding in three categories:
1) $11,618,534 for Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI) programs, which includes a broad range of safety net services including case management, crisis, residential, and non-residential services;
2) $7,267,172 for Community Support Programs (CSPs). CSPs are welcoming, inclusive, and supportive centers providing on site services for people seeking supports in their mental health care; and
3) $1,380,000 for the Community Alternative Response Team (CART)- which provides short-term intensive case management to divert residents from civil commitment.
Most individuals meet the state statutory definition of SPMI or SMI and are at risk of housing instability, hospitalization, and jail. Programs funded by this grant complement services funded through Medical Assistance to maximize the range of available supportive services for all residents. AMHI funding supports 40 different programs across 20 agencies serving adults with SPMI or SMI. Across these programs, more than 6,000 residents are served on an annual basis.
This request supports the county’s identified priorities and goals for the disparity reduction Health domain by focusing on achieving health equity where every person feels they have the opportunity to attain their highest health potential, and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval