HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH21-016 - Agenda Staff ReportKITTITAS COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 15, 2021
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve the Professional Services Agreement
Between Kittitas County and Kittitas County Health Network.
BACKGROUND: Kittitas County Health Network will provide Medication Assisted
Treatment (MAT), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling and treatment services, and
mental health counseling to individuals both while they are in the Kittitas County Jail as
well as upon release. KCHN staff will lead this work through administration of
subcontracts, tracking and reporting of data related to performance and outcomes,
convening the services providers for continuous quality improvement efforts, and
supporting post-release care coordination efforts. MAT services for individuals in the jail
and upon release will be jointly provided by Comprehensive Healthcare, Community
Health of Central Washington, and Kittitas Valley Healthcare. Merit Resource Services
will provide SUD assessments, counseling, peer support services for discharge planning
and post-release care coordination, and post-release treatment services. HopeSource will
work closely with the Hub and Spoke program staff, the peer support specialist, and
KCHN care coordinators to provide support in addressing social determinants of health
including but not limited to housing, transportation and work training during discharge
planning and post-release.
INTERACTION: The Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has reviewed and
approved.
RECOMMENDATION: Request to Approve the Professional Services Agreement
Between Kittitas County and Kittitas County Health Network.
HANDLING: Return one fully executed original to the Sheriff’s Office.
LEAD STAFF: Command Staff