RESOLUTION NO. 350
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE E-CONNECT SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR JUVENILES
Introduced: 9/8/25
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Probation Department has requested authorization to enter into agreements with Columbia University, Chestnut Health Systems, Inc., and the New York State Office of Mental Health regarding the E-Connect Suicide Risk Assessment for juveniles for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending October 1, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that Columbia University will provide computer equipment and support for Probation Department staff regarding the E-Connect Suicide Risk Assessment to identify at-risk youth and Chestnut Health Systems and the New York State Office of Mental Health will provide data analysis, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized enter into agreements with Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, Chestnut Health Systems, Inc., Chicago, IL 60610, and the New York State Office of Mental Health regarding the E-Connect Suicide Risk Assessment for juveniles for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending October 1, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements 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.