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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2015-R0295 - Memo Of Understanding - Starcare Specialty Health System - HIV Outreach - 09/10/2015I Resolution No. 2015-R0295 Item No. 6.24 RESOLUTION September 10, 2015 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to enter into an agreement with StarCare Specialty Health System to provide access to intervention, treatment, education, outreach, social/recreational activities, family services and access to HIV/AIDS and drug testing through the StarCare network. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the StarCare Specialty Health System Memorandum of Understanding — HIV Outreach, and any associated documents. Passed by the City Council on thisl0th day of September 2015. GLEVt. ROITERTSON, MAYOR ATTEST: t a'e'� Rebec a Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Katherine Wells, MPH, Director of Public Health APPROVED AS TO FORM: John StarCare Specialty Health System Memorandum of Understanding HIV Outreach THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into by and between the agencies shown below. I. AGENCIES: Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) 904 Ave O, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828 City of Lubbock Health Department 806 18'" Street, Lubbock, TX 79401 II. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: The parties hereto, agree by execution of this Memorandum of Understanding to participate in an interagency collaborative effort to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce the incidence of IRV infection and to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention and intervention services to the community at large. III. OBLIGATIONS OF STARCARE: StarCare agrees to: (a) Provide access to productive, supportive services and activities offered through the StarCare network when appropriate (such as intervention, treatment, education, outreach, social/recreational activities, family services and access to HIV/AIDS and drug testing). (b) Establish contact with agencies throughout the region in an effort to collaborate on activities such as identifying resources and needs, maximizing the efficiency of services offered, identifying gaps in services, and sharing training opportunities. (c) Assess individuals referred in order to identify problems and determine appropriate treatment needs in order to make referrals to needed services, including pharmacotherapy and medical services. (d) Provide outreach services that include screening, referral, and follow-up services for further treatment. (e) Disseminate information to increase access to needed services, including medical care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment. (f) Provide prevention education and skills training regarding substance abuse and HIV through jail outreach, treatment centers, and halfway houses. (g) Provide crisis intervention to provide immediate response to individuals and/or families in crisis. (h) Make prevention education available and provide referrals to prevention training opportunities in the region. Memorandum of Understanding Page 1 of 2 StarCare — HIV Outreach IV. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY OF LUBBOCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT: City of Lubbock Health Department agrees to: (a) Collaborate with StarCare in developing strategies in an effort to identify gaps in services and prevent duplication of services so to better meet the needs of the community. (b) Help identify individuals who meet the priority population criteria and invite them to participate in the various activities. (c) Participate in a collaborative effort to empower the community in developing a natural support system. V. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This agreement is to begin September 1, 2015 and shall terminate August 31, 2016. THE UNDERSIGNED AGENCIES do hereby certify that, (1) the services specified above are necessary and essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the effected agencies and (2) the proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration. STARCARE AND ITS AGENT further certify that it has the authority to enter into this agreement for the above services under the provisions of Chapter 534 of the Texas Health & Safety Code Ann., as amended. StarCare S ial Health System: City of Lubbock Health Department: 0/2015 Cathy PW Date Glen C. Roberson Date Chief Executive Officer 1 /� T.-• , MAYOR APPROVED as TO Cola John 4 S40tA Bar EBc. LO. Memorandum of Understanding Page 2 of 2 StarCare - HIV Outreach