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Agmt MDHA2311792 with MDH for community-based suicide prevention, 08/05/23-06/30/27, $410,000 (recv), supp appr of $17,500 to the 2023 Public Health budget, adding 1.0 FTE
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement MDHA2311792 with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) during the period of August 5, 2023 through June 30, 2027, receivable amount of $410,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of Hennepin County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation be made to increase the Public Health Department's 2023 adopted budget by $17,500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Services and Public Health Department's staffing complement be increased by 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) position; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
As recipients of a new Minnesota Department of Health Community-based Suicide Prevent grant, Hennepin County Public Health (HCPH) will implement a comprehensive Hennepin County-wide suicide prevention plan. This work will consist of engaging Hennepin County leaders and other county stakeholders to advance the efforts; engaging and working alongside local community partners to inform and implement the plan, especially those from or working alongside BIPOC and LGBTQIA youth and others disproportionately impacted; and advancing a framework and plan that is grounded in public health prevention and a Systems of Care approach.
Partners, both internal and external entities, will represent public health, human services, mental health, hospitals, schools, and community members. Robust youth/family/community engagement wi...
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