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• Reducing stigma associated with accessing mental health care by providing mental health urgent care in a model that is similar to the medical urgent care model • Reducing stigma by integrating MH Urgent Care Center services alongside other services at the Axis health center Axis welcomes the opportunity to bring this bold, innovative MH Urgent Care Center service to our community. Given our mission of providing community health care and our non-profit status, Axis is uniquely positioned to address this gap in access to treatment. We believe partnering with Tri-Valley health entities seeking to effectuate a true advancement in access to mental health services by utilizing community benefit and other resources is a forward-thinking approach to the problem of immediate treatment for urgent mental health needs. Proposed Project Timeline Months 1 — 3 • Meet with key community agencies/organizations for input • Recruit and hire staff for the MH Urgent Care Center Pilot Project (Licensed Therapist, Care Coordinator) • Engage telehealth psychiatric services • Prepare policies and procedures for MH Urgent Care • Prepare facility space for MH Urgent Care (Axis has existing space at its W. Las Positas Blvd. site which would be activated once COVID restrictions allow)) • Prepare and disseminate outreach materials for the MH Urgent Care Center in the community Month 4 • Open MH Urgent Care Center(telehealth services only pending re-opening of site based services, estimated late 2021) Month 10— 11 • Complete pilot evaluation, to include analysis of patient data, patient outcomes and demand for services) Month 12 • Explore option to increase service availability via additional staff and/or hours Space Intentionally Left Blank Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and April 1, 2021 Axis Community Health for Mental Health Urgent Care Services Pilot Program Exhibit A— Page 4 of 6