County Contract Extended With Palm Springs Addiction Treatment, Homeless Assistance Facility

RIVERSIDE, CA — The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the extension of a contract, valued at a little over $1 million, with a Palm Springs addiction treatment and homeless assistance facility that has partnered with the Riverside University Health System for the last few years.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on continuation of the agreement with MFI Recovery Center, a non-profit mental health and substance use treatment provider, until June 30, 2027.

MFI has operated The Path at 19531 McLane St. in Palm Springs under an agreement with RUHS-Behavioral Health since 2021.

Officials said MFI will continue providing 24-hour services for people who are homeless and have serious mental health disorders, along with simultaneous substance abuse problems, according to documents posted to the board's agenda.

"The facility ... features both residential and non-residential treatment components that provide peer-to-peer engagement and support services in non-intrusive low demand environments," according to RUHS. "The 24-hour residency offers no limit on length of stay, semi-private accommodations and common use of kitchen facilities, dining rooms and bathrooms that can serve up to 25 consumers, while the non-residential component consists of a drop-in center for those who are chronically homeless."

The drop-in visitors can procure food and clothing, as well as complete bathroom needs and do laundry.

The board additionally authorized compensation increases of up to 10%, or $105,680, over the duration of the contract, potentially raising the total to $1.16 million.

The county intends to open bidding for potential new treatment center contracts in the current fiscal year. The one-year holdover agreement with MFI will allow time to complete arrangements for a new round of competitive bidding, officials said.