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Board Action Request
18-0095

Item Description:
Agmt A178062 with the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) funding for the Health Care for the Homeless Program, 9/1/17–8/31/18, $175,700 (recv); incr staff complement by 1.0 grant FTE for 2018 budget
Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A178062 with the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) funding for the Health Care for the Homeless Program, during the period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 in the receivable amount of $175,700 which includes $85,200 on-going funding to the program’s base grant and $90,500 in one-time funds, 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 the Human Services and Public Health Department's staffing complement be increased by 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) grant positions; that ongoing funding will cover the complete cost of this position; onetime funds will be used for enhancements to the program’s electronic medical record; 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.

 

Background:

Health Resources and Services Administration notified the Hennepin County Public Health Department of 2017 Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) supplemental funding. The goal was to expand access to mental health and substance abuse services focusing on the treatment, prevention, and awareness of opioid abuse through 1) direct personnel and 2) leveraging health information technology (IT) to support the expansion of mental health and substance abuse services and their integration into primary care. This Health Center Program funding opportunity is authorized by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b, as amended).

 

To fulfill AIMS funding Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) proposes 1) to hire a full-time Social Worker (preferably with licensure as an alcohol or drug counselor) to provide mental and chemical health services, education, care coordination, and referral to treatment; and 2) to contract with Hennepin County Medical Center to implement needed improvements to HCH’s Electronic Health Record system, reporting and IT infrastructure. 

 

APEX Dept. ID: 532099    

APEX Proj. ID: 1005730  

APEX Account Number:  PROGR


Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval