HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2013-R0357 - Memo Of Understanding - Starcare - Outreach, Screening, Assesment, Referral - 10/24/2013Resolution No. 2013—RO357
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Item No. 5.16
RESOLUTION
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 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; to identify gaps in service; to prevent 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 24th day of
ATTEST:
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Rebe ca Garza, City Secretark
APPROVED AS TO CON T:
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Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
October
GL WROBERT'SON,MAYOR
, 2013.
Resolution No. 2013-RO357
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
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 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.
Memorandum of Understanding Page I of 2
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, 2013 and shall terminate August 31, 2014.
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:
Cathy Pope Date
Chief Executive Officer
Robyn J,
Chief of
Services
Date
City of Lubbock Health Department:
10/24/13
Si re Date
Signature
Date
Attest: r
Re a Garza, Cityecr
Memorandum of Understanding Page 2 of 2
StarCare - OSAR