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EXHIBIT " A" <br />SCOPE OF WORK <br />In addition to providing all material and labor, the Contractor shall perform the following <br />activities to expand recovery services for veterans, seniors, and youth in <br />Kittitas County: <br />Prevention <br />Workshops: Offer bi-monthly workshops for seniors and veterans focused on mental health, <br />stress management, and early intervention. <br />Youth Programs: Expand 509teens after -school program with prevention workshops and peer <br />Led support groups addressing mental health, substance use, and coping strategies. <br />Community Events: Host/Co-Host events to raise awareness about available prevention <br />services. <br />Policy and Advocacy <br />Advocacy Campaigns: Partner with local and state organizations to push for policies that <br />improve access to behavioral health services, hosting bi-annual meetings with policymakers. <br />Community Engagement: Organize forums and advocacy training for seniors, veterans, and <br />youth to raise awareness and empower community involvement. <br />Organizational Changes <br />Staff & Hub Expansion: Hire additional staff, including a Youth Services Leader, and expand <br />available services in our three KCRCO hubs to improve access to care in rural areas. <br />Staff Training: Provide additional training in trauma -informed care, youth engagement and <br />cultural competence to better support our target populations. <br />Reducing Stigma <br />Public Awareness Campaign: Launch anti -stigma campaigns with educational materials, <br />social media, and events focused on mental health. <br />Storytelling & Outreach: Share recovery stories and deliver stigma -reduction presentations <br />through KCRCO and community partner events. <br />School & Community Outreach: Presentations in schools and community centers on <br />substance use disorder awareness. <br />Screening and Early Intervention <br />Behavioral Health Screenings: Foster warm hand off referrals to network partners that provide <br />screenings. <br />Early Intervention: Continued collaborations on implementing early intervention programs in <br />schools and community centers. <br />Kittitas County Professional Services Agreement <br />Page 15 of 21 <br />