Subject: SAMHSA Oakland ReCAST Program FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Three Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $437,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (2) Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements To Three Entities In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 In SAMHSA Funding From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Grant Agreements And Professional Service Agreements To Increase The Amount Of Said Agreements Using Carryover Or Reallocated Grant Funding In Accordance With SAMHSA Authority

The City Council is considering adopting a resolution to award grant and professional services agreements using Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funds for the Oakland ReCAST Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2026. The resolution proposes:

1. Awarding Grant Agreements: A total of $437,000 to three agencies (AE Creative Consulting Partners, LLC; The Youth Leadership Institute; Be The Change Consulting LLC) to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services to high-risk youth and their families from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
2. Awarding Professional Services Agreements: A total of $200,000 to three entities (Crisis Support Services of Alameda County; East Bay Agency for Children; The Bridging Group, LLC) for specialized services, waiving Local and Small Local Business Enterprise (L/SLBE) and Request for Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) requirements due to limited certified vendor availability and specialized needs.
3. Authorizing Amendments: Empowering the City Administrator to amend these agreements to increase funding using carryover or reallocated SAMHSA grant funds, as permitted by SAMHSA.

The ReCAST program aims to promote resilience, healing, and equity in communities affected by trauma, violence, and civil unrest, building on previous grant cycles.

This action will continue funding for trauma-informed behavioral health services for high-risk youth and families in Oakland through December 2026. Residents will benefit from continued access to specialized mental health support and community resilience programs.

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