Lassen County Board of Supervisors July 7, 2026

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors met on July 7, 2026, discussing several procurement and contracting matters primarily related to behavioral health services. The board reviewed and approved contracts with Crestwood Behavioral Health Incorporated for subacute care services, with a budget not to exceed $400,000, and an amendment to the agreement with Kings View Professional Services to increase the contract amount to $29,000 for fiscal reporting services due to the absence of a fiscal officer. Additionally, they approved an amendment to the contract with RestPad to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $1 million to cover psychiatric hospital placements, which are costly and difficult to predict. The discussions highlighted challenges in managing behavioral health budgets, the complexity of contracts, and the need for specialized care facilities outside the county. The board also addressed staffing challenges related to fiscal and contract management positions. No new capital projects or vendor selections outside these contracts were noted.