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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Aspire Health Partners, Inc. Transportation Program Agreement in the amount of $25,000 for FY2024-25 to assist with transporting uninsured Seminole County residents for mental health services. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Division:
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Community Services - Community Health
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Pam Martin/407-665-2302
Background:
The Aspire Health Partners (Aspire) agreement will support the provision of transportation services for mentally disabled and low-income adults in Seminole County. This provision of specialized transportation is critical for residents who are unable to utilize public transportation due to their disabilities. Aspire provided approximately 475 trips in FY2023-24 for Seminole County specifically to indigent residents receiving psychiatric services they provide in Sanford and Fern Park.
The funding of $25,000 will help cover the fuel for their fleet vehicles which transport these vulnerable adults.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Aspire Health Partners, Inc. Transportation Program Agreement in the amount of $25,000 for FY2024-25 to help transport uninsured Seminole County residents for mental health services.