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Approve the Behavioral Health Performance Contract with the California Department of Health Care Services effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, outlining conditions and requirements to receive state funding for behavioral health services; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute this contract and any administrative amendments issued by the California Department of Health Care Services
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Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Behavioral Health Performance Contract with the California Department of Health Care Services effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, outlining conditions and requirements to receive state funding for behavioral health services; and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute this contract and any administrative amendments issued by the California Department of Health Care Services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) provides funding to Solano County for behavioral health services incluing the Behavioral Health Services Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG), Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG), and Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP), and oversees county provision of community mental health services pursuant to the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act. Solano County must meet certain conditions and requirements to receive funding for these programs and services as required by Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5650(a), 5651, and 5897.
The contract is for “zero dollars” as it outlines the requirements associated with these County-responsible services and the applicable funds. The contract sets forth expectations that the County will comply with all federal laws and regulations. All agreements, certifications, assurances, and policy letters regarding federally funded mental/behavioral health programs and compliance with this contract are monitored by the Health and Social Services, Behavioral Health Division, under the guidance of the Compliance Officer.
Additionally, services provided under the LPS Act refer to standards associated with involuntary commitment, with a requirement to provide services in the least restrictive setting for individuals served under the Act. Services provided under the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act are mental health services for the population, with the County identified as the provider to the extent resources are available. The regulations that apply are referenced, and some are detailed in this contract itself and the funding-specific agreements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This contract assures the County’s commitment to the requirements associated with receiving program funds. The programs associated with this agreement: Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Bronzan McCorquodale Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program grant, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG), Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Block Services Grant (SUBG), and the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP), are included in the Department’s FY2026/27 Requested Budget. There is no additional impact on the County General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve this contract. This is not recommended, as this contract is required for the County to continue receiving funding to provide Behavioral Health services under State oversight.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the contract amendment as to form.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION