This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing transitional residential treatment, rehabilitative services, medication support, and mental health services to SPMI adult clients at its Crestwood Healing Center.
On February 25, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74–286–11 with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., for the period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for the provision of day treatment and mental health services to SPMI adults.
Due to lengthy negotiations, the Division was not able to process this Contract in a timely manner. During the time of negotiations, Contractor continued to provide services in good faith to County Clients so as to not interrupt services to Clients in need.
Approval of Contract #74–286–12 will allow the Contractor to continue providing services through December 31, 2015, including mutual indemnification to hold harmless both parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this Contract
If this contract is not approved, County’s SPMI clients will have reduced access to the mental health treatment services that they require.