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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 10 | working hard to get the program up to speed; expressed support for AFD beginning negotiations with the Felton Institute as soon as possible; stated that she would like the process to begin streamlined due to multiple agencies being involved; the program is a pilot and the City should determine what the program will look like; the recommendation does not exclude Alameda Family Services or any other agency from applying; she would like to act with expediency and many Councilmembers have voiced a preference for the Felton Institute to be engaged with the program relative to providing mental health services; an RFP does not need to be issued and would cause unnecessary delays at this point; expressed concern for engaging in hypothetical scenarios to end up with what is currently being proposed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the Felton Institute currently has patients in the City of Alameda. Mr. Gilbert responded in Felton Institute currently serves clients within Alameda County; stated the office holds a separate clinic where mental health professionals deal with emergency crises in Alameda County; an early psychosis program is housed in the Alameda office. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether everyone in Alameda would be able to receive services within the City of Alameda. Mr. Gilbert responded in the affirmative; stated the Felton Institute does not currently have staff working outside of a contract; the Felton Institute is an agency working with Alameda and other counties; staff can be allocated based on the funding. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated it is critical to offer mental health services within the City of Alameda; it is not appropriate to ask those seeking mental health services to travel to different cities for service; it is important to offer mental health services within the City of Alameda. Mr. Gilbert stated if the City pays for services, the services can be provided; clinical staff is working at the Atlantic Avenue office location on an early psychosis program, which requires additional professionals; a training center is also available at the Alameda location; the Felton Institute is not currently contracted nor funded with the City of Alameda to provide clinical support services. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like the information kept in mind by Councilmembers; expressed concern about negotiating with one agency that does not appear to have current services within Alameda; questioned the cost for choosing one agency. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated none of the locations referenced by AFD are within Alameda; outlined the CAHOOTS model; stated that she is working on a proposal to use a floor or two of Alameda Hospital for other mental health uses similar to the CAHOOTS model. Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |