San Luis Obispo County Outsources Jail Medical & Mental Health Services To Wellpath

On December 11, 2019, the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California Board of Supervisors awarded a three-year contract valued at $6.7 million annually to Wellpath to provide jail medical and mental health services. Previously, the services were provided by county staff. The initial three-year contract term begins on February 1, 2019, the County will have the option to renew for two additional years.

Wellpath will be responsible for medical, dental, and behavioral health services, including a Jail Based Competency Treatment Program, intake health screenings, intoxication and withdrawal management. The jail has an average daily population of nearly . . .