HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2013-R0015 - Memo Of Understanding - Starcare - Outreach, Screening, Assessment, And Referral - 01/10/2013Resolution No. 2013-R0015
January 10, 2013 RESOLUTION
Item No. 5.21
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 (formerly MHMR) to develop strategies in an effort to identify gaps in service and
prevention of duplication of services and to assist with identification of persons who meet
priority population criteria so that those identified may be invited to participate in the various
activities provided by StarCare.
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 - Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral, and any associated
documents.
Passed by the City Council on this 10th day of January
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GLE?WOhfRTSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Rebec a Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTEN
Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
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StarCare Specialty Health System
Memorandum of Understanding
Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral
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
1902 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79401
H. 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 meet the specific needs of the priority population, including serving
as an essential link between prevention, intervention, and treatment services within the community.
III. OBLIGATIONS OF STARCARE:
StarCare agrees to:
(a) Provide (as appropriate) outreach, screening, assessment, and referral services to individuals and/or
family members that are experiencing problems related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other
drugs.
(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) Disseminate information to increase access to needed services, including medical care, mental
health care, and substance abuse treatment.
(e) Provide crisis intervention to provide immediate response to individuals and/or families in crisis.
(f) Make prevention education available and provide referrals to prevention training opportunities in
the region.
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StarCare — OSAR
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.
V. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement is to begin September 1, 2012 and shall terminate August 31, 2013.
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:
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City of Lubbock Health Department:
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