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Description

This project provides for the placement of High School Wellness Centers (HSWC) at public schools. HSWCs provide physical health, mental health, and social services, as well as family support/youth development services which attempt to address the needs of youth and build their skills and strengths to be more successful in all sectors of their lives. The project also provides for spaces that offer nonsomatic mental health and youth development services. Services are targeted to meet the specific needs of the school. This project is recommended by the School Based Wellness Center Planning Group (SBWCPG), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The selection of the host school is based upon criteria recommended by the SBWCPG. MCPS will oversee the construction of the HSWC sites. The County will occupy the space with DHHS personnel and contractors. The HSWCs are similar in design to School Based Health Centers with modifications to accommodate the older student population's needs and services.
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Phase

Ongoing

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$35M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$15.15M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Estimated Schedule

Design and construction of interim mental health and social support service space at high schools without a wellness center in operation began in FY22. DHHS performed a comprehensive analysis of need to determine the priority order for constructing the centers and convened the SBWCPG to finalize priority recommendations. The SBWCPG recommended funding four new high schools for full HSWC, including somatic services. The SBWCPG also recommended funding new mental health and positive youth development spaces in three high schools. Construction in seven schools will occur between FY24-FY31, with MCPS billing expected in FY25-FY32.
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Cost Change

The SBWCPG recommends allocating funds to four new full HSWC spaces and three new mental health and youth development spaces. Of the seven projects supported with prior appropriations, six are able to coordinate with MCPS construction schedules. This coordination allows for substantial cost savings relative to standalone projects, resulting in lower costs than were anticipated in FY24.
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Justification

This project is recommended by the SBWCPG, DHHS, and MCPS. Full HSWC sites will provide somatic care, mental health services, and social services. Mental health and youth development focused centers will increase access to these essential services within high schools.
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Fiscal Note

FY22 Special Appropriation (Resolution 19-1220) added $750,000 in Current Revenue: General and $1.25 million in G.O. Bonds to modify school spaces to accommodate the delivery of mental health and youth development services for the school year beginning August 2022. The Maryland General Assembly awarded $1 million during the 2023 session.
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Disclosures

The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
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Coordination

Department of Health and Human Services, Department of General Services, Montgomery County Public Schools
Budget Snapshot
$35M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$15.15M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP640902
Date Last Modified01/09/24
Administering AgencyGeneral Services
CategoryHealth and Human Services
SubCategoryHealth and Human Services
Planning AreaCountywide
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Total Expenditures by Cost Element (000s)
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Total Funding by Source (000s)
EXPENDITURES (000s)
Cost ElementsTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision53665645607500375250012500
Land00000000000
Site Improvements and Utilities00000000000
Construction291414879765514402047628722873314327522205
Other490490000000000
Total Expenditures34997542512215151520513711222873326827522205
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Current Revenue: General19090190900000000
G.O. Bonds32088542510306141520413711222873326827522205
State Aid10000010000100000000
Total Funding Sources34997542512215151520513711222873326827522205
OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT ($000s)
Impact TypeTotal 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30
Program-Staff1576-197197197394591
Program-Other8120-10151015101520303045
NET IMPACT9696-12121212121224243636
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) -1.881.881.883.755.63
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request0
Year First AppropriationFY09
Appropriation FY 26 Request-4350
Last FY's Cost Estimate44347
Cumulative Appropriation39347
Expenditure / Encumbrances5430
Unencumbered Balance33917