Item 58

Authorize to hold a 3-day training for peer support agency staff and how to operate a peer-run crisis respite program for persons experiencing a psychiatric crisis from October 23-25, 2013, for a total cost not to exceed $10,081.40. (2)Further authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Shery Mead Consulting, Bristol, VT, to provide training and facilitation services in an amount not to exceed $6,798 at the training above. (3)Further authorize to reimburse The Alternative Life Center, Conway, NH, for the cost of food, mileage, and lodging for participants attending the training, in an amount not to exceed $1,787, and HEARTS Peer Support Center of Nashua Region VI, Nashua, NH, for wages and mileage in an amount not to exceed $965 for a total of $2,752. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 73% General, 27% Federal Funds.