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Approve the third amendment to the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the New Beginning Transition Center for Men’s residential and intensive outpatient treatment program. (total amount not to exceed $2,505,455 annually)
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DESCRIPTION
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. operates a men’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 or older.
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 contract was effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026. The first amendment increased the funding. The second amendment increased total contract funding and increased the reimbursement rate by 5%, from $218.00 to $228.90 per client per bed day.
This third amendment extends the term of the contract to September 30, 2028 with the option to auto renew for one (1) one-year renewal term which begins October 1, 2028, subject to available funding. Additionally, this amendment amends contract language that currently restricts eligibility to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The income threshold will align with the Florida Statutes and the newly amended County Ordinance and subsequent Resolution.
This funding request was presented to and approved by the Citizen’s Healthcare Oversight Committee.
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