Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Williamson County Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center d/b/a Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

The agreement attached is a revision to the Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails.  The original MOU primarily outlined how Bluebonnet Trails Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) and the Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) would coordinate crisis services to improve continuity of care.   Attachment A of the agreement set out hours of operation, responsibility of both parties, agreement to participate in scheduled discussions, etc. 

A committee has been meeting to discuss and plan how to further improve crisis services by including the assistance of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to assist Dispatch with calls that are mental health related. The QMHP would assist on calls that are mental health crisis calls that are non-violent and do not need EMS or law enforcement. Bluebonnet Trails will pay the salary and benefits of the QMHP, at no expense to the County.  The revised agreement now includes Attachment B that outlines the responsibilities and obligations of parties for inclusion of the services of a QMHP.

The revised agreement has been reviewed by Hal Hawes and has been signed by the ED of Bluebonnet Trails.