SUBJECT
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Approve two separate second amendments to the contracts with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the New Beginning Transition Center for: 1) Men; and 2) Women; both are residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs. (total amount not to exceed $3,758,682 annually: $2,505,455 for men and $1,253,227 for women).
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DESCRIPTION
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. operates a men's and a women's residential treatment facility to assist individuals with behavioral health and addiction problems transition back into independent living. The New Beginning Transition Center program seeks to break the cycle of addiction and related judicial intervention by teaching the skills needed to successfully re-enter the community and become productive citizens.
The program uses a four-phase residential and intensive outpatient treatment model. Participants may enter the program as part of a plea agreement approved by the state attorney and judge or self-refer. For purposes of this contract, services are for adults, 18 years of age and above that are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines.
Services include, but are not limited to:
* Substance abuse education
* Relapse prevention
* Mental health treatment
* Group / Individual / Family therapy and counseling sessions
* Life skills, job skills and career training
The first amendments increased funding for the contracts. These second amendments will again increase total contract funding by $1,371,582 combined and increase the reimbursement rate by 5%, from $218.00 to $228.90 per client per bed day. This amendment will increase access to serve more clients.
Current
Increase
New Annual Funding
Men
$1,591,400
$914,055
$2,505,455
Women
$795,700
$457,527
$1,253,227
TOTAL:
$2,387,100
$1,371,582
$3,758,682
The contracts are effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.
This funding request was presented to and approved by the Citizen's Healthcare Oversight Committee.
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