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C. 45

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Date:	May 9, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

TalkSpace LLC

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/09/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Ed Randle, Director of Field Services, (925)313-4199

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract TalkSpace LLC, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide on demand mental health resources to clients, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This contract will be entirely funded by Probations state entitlement dollars.

BACKGROUND:

The Contra Costa County Probation Department prides itself on providing it's clients with a wide array resources to set them up for success. The Department has partnered with TalkSpace, LLC to provide on demand virtual Mental Health services.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

TalkSpace LLC provides online therapy utilizing a network of licensed therapists to deliver mental health services via video conferencing, phone call and text messaging. By contracting with TalkSpace, the Probation Department will be able to provide free mental health services to our Adult and Juvenile clients and their families. Utilizing a virtual platform will allow the Probation Department to connect services to a greater percentage of clients by removing barriers, such as therapist shortages, long wait lists, lack of healthcare coverage, economic insecurity and transportation issues that often prevent or limit access to mental health care. Additionally, TalkSpace employs a diverse network of therapists that specialize in cultural competency and are to provide clients with a wide array of resources. The overall objective is to meet clients where they are, and increase access to critical mental health services while supporting clients in successfully completing their probation journey.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If unapproved, the Department would be unable to provide critical resources to clients.