At its October 6, 2026 meeting, the Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved accepting additional New York State Office of Mental Health funding, including a 2026–2027 Targeted Inflationary increase, to amend its agreement with Rise Housing and Support Services, Inc. for Court -Based Mental Health Navigator Services and amend the 2026 County budget.

The additional $2,052 raises the contract amount to $103,391, according to the draft minutes.

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Health and Human Services Committee, October 6, 2026 draft minutes
Health & Human Services Committee Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3PM 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY Minutes
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Health and Human Services Committee, October 6, 2026 draft minutes
A motion was made by Supervisor Lalukota, seconded by Supervisor Gyarmathy, to accept additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health to include a 2026 – 2027 Targeted Inflationary increase, amending an agreement with Rise Housing and Support Services, Inc. for Court -Based Mental Health Navigator Services, and amending the 2026 County budget in relation thereto. Unanimous.
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Health and Human Services Committee, October 6, 2026 draft minutes
A motion was made by Supervisor Lalukota, seconded by Supervisor Gyarmathy, to accept additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health to include a 2026 – 2027 Targeted Inflationary increase, amending an agreement with Rise Housing and Support Services, Inc. for Court -Based Mental Health Navigator Services, and amending the 2026 County budget in relation thereto. Unanimous. The additional funding in the amount of $2,052 will be used to increase the contract amount with Rise Housing to $103,391.
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