City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025
From: Freddie Agyin, Director of Health and Environmental Control Department: Health and Environmental Control
Submitted by: Dulce Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Subject
Presentation by AltaMed Health Services on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant-Funded Portable Healthcare Pilot Program Recommendation
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Background
In September 2023, the City of Vernon secured a grant of $1,998,900 from the SAMHSA to fund a three-year initiative expanding healthcare access for underserved populations, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness. This initiative aims to address significant health disparities within the City and surrounding communities through the On-the-Streets Portable Clinical Care with Integrated Behavioral Health and HIV Care Pilot Program. The program provides primary care, behavioral health support, HIV prevention and treatment, and infectious disease management in community-based settings.
In April 2024, the City entered into a service agreement with a medical provider to administer the Health Department’s clinical services, including the On-the-Streets Portable Clinical Care with Integrated Behavioral Health and HIV Care Pilot Program. After the termination of said agreement, and following a Request for Proposals (RFP) Process, the City entered into a service agreement with AltaMed Health Services on July 16, 2024, to ensure the continuity of vital program services and the successful implementation of the grant deliverables.
A representative from AltaMed Health Services will present an update on the program’s services and achievements at the April 15, 2025 Council Meeting.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. AltaMed Presentation on Portable Healthcare Pilot Program