RESOLUTION NO. 350
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES/CLINIC ENHANCEMENTS GRANTS
Introduced: 6/10/24
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of Mental Health has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Office of Mental Health regarding the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services/Clinic Enhancement Grants in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the grant funding will be used to expand services to underserved populations, specifically addressing the mental health needs of immigrants and migrants seeking refuge in the County, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Office of Mental Health regarding the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services/Clinic Enhancement Grants in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.