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October 27, 2015 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The full implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Kids Meals Program throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A KIDS MEALS PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,160 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2015- 16 GRANTS FUND.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 15 - 378 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funding from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in the amount of $70,000 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2015-16 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund for the purpose of funding a Mobile Crisis Clinician position. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background:  The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) awarded funding the City of Portsmouth to hire a license or licensed eligible crisis staff. This clinical staff will be a prescreener, and will be able to respond and provide mobile crisis services to youth and families in the schools, BHS office, home and community. The Mobile Crisis clinician will provide full-time crisis intervention services to the community for youth, regardless of insurance. Short term crisis case management (1-3 months) will also be provided. Services will be provided based on client need, which includes evening, weekend, and holidays whenever necessary. Discussion:  With the increase focus on crisis response, youth identified as at risk of physical injury to self or others need to receive services immediately. Early access to Mobile Crisis services will allow children to remain in the home, minimizing disruption and utilizing natural family and community supports to stabilize the youth in their own environment. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city. With ongoing support from the Commonwealth, DBHS will continue to include the position in future fiscal years. Recommended Action:  Adoption of an ordinance to approve appropriation of $ 70,000 to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of BHS will ensure the proper disbursement of funds for the Mobile Crisis Clinician position and implementation of Services. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2015-16 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A MOBILE CRISIS CLINICIAN POSITION.”