This Contract meets the social needs of the County’s population by providing Latinos residing in Central and East Contra Costa County with screenings for risk factors, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, reactions to trauma, domestic violence, sleep difficulties, and pain; and by providing education and support to Latino parents and caregivers so that they can support the strong development of their children and youth. On July 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved Novation Contract #74–363-6 with La Clínica de La Raza, Inc., for the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, which included a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2016, for the provision of MHSA PEI services. Approval of Novation Contract #74–363–7 replaces the automatic extension under the prior Contract and allows the Contractor to continue providing services through June 30, 2017.

If this contract is not approved, County will not receive mental health risk factor screening for children and adults, behavioral health intervention, and psycho-educational and parenting groups from this Contractor.

This MHSA PEI program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include increases in social connectedness, communication skills, parenting skills, and knowledge of the human service system in Contra Costa County.