SUBJECT
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Approve the contract with Winter Haven Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Center for Behavioral Health for site-based services to adults with mental health needs. (Total amount not to exceed $470,000 annually.)
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DESCRIPTION
Winter Haven Hospital, Inc., a Florida non-for-profit corporation, d/b/a Center for Behavioral Health, operates the Mental Health Hub of Polk County (Hub), located in Winter Haven. The Hub provides site-based services to adults with mental health needs to empower participants for success. Participants can seek services at the Hub for education, support, resources, and skills training. It provides a safe, healthy environment for personal growth, including long-term recovery support, problem resolution, and authentic human connection. Services eligible for reimbursement under this contract are for adult Polk County residents whose income is at or below 200% of the FPL guidelines and who are uninsured or underinsured including Polk HealthCare Plan members.
Services will be provided by:
• Program Supervisor - master’s degree or higher in a mental health field
• Case Managers
• Mental Health Technician
Services include but are not limited to:
• Education
• Supportive Counseling
• Connection to additional Behavioral Health Services
• Case Management
• Transportation Connection
• Skills Training
This contract will be effective retroactively from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The Center for Behavioral Health will be reimbursed at a rate of $70 per participant per recovery support day.
This request was presented to and recommended for approval by the Citizen’s HealthCare Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Request approval of the contract with Center for Behavioral Health for site-based services to adults with mental health needs.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the FY 24/25 Indigent Health Care Funds and will be planned for future years.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204