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THIS AGREEMENT is entered into in duplicate originals between the
THURSTON/MASON REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK a municipal corporation,
hereinafter TMRSN, and the COUNTY OF MASON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
MASON.
WHEREAS, Thurston/Mason Regional Support Network (TMRSN) and the TMRSN
Mental Health Advisory Board have recognized the need for a Mentally III Offender (MIO)
Project at the Mason County jail; and
WHEREAS, mental health systems coordination between corrections and mental
health staff is a high priority; and
WHEREAS, Mason desires to contract with TMRSN to provide assessment, referral,
and early intervention services, to mentally ill offenders at the Mason County jail; and
WHEREAS, TMRSN will enter into an agreement with a mental health service
provider to provide said mental health services at the Mason County jail;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1 A mental health service provider, contracted by the TMRSN, will provide those services
as set forth in this Agreement for mentally ill offenders The Target population will
consist of persons demonstrating a major mental health disorder who have been
arrested and are at risk of being jailed, are currently jailed, who are in jail at risk of
psychiatric hospitalization or are nearing release from jail may receive MIO services
when:
1.1. He/she meets TMRSN criteria or is acute; and
1.2. There is a presence of symptoms and behaviors commonly associated with mental
illness; and/or
1.3. There is known history of mental illness and mental health
treatment/hospitalizations and/or
1.4. There is current suicidal ideation
2. The following services will be provided onsite at the Mason County Jail to mentally ill
offenders:
2.1. MIO staff will screen individuals referred for MIO services. A screening log will be
utilized to record pertinent information (referral source, reason for referral, TMRSN
enrollment status, etc.). When referred individuals are not accepted for MIO
services the MIO staff will provide an explanation in the screening log and follow-
up with the referent.
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2.2. Provide assessments for mentally ill offenders who are in the Mason County Jail or
at risk of being jailed. At a minimum, the MIO staff will complete an MIS short -form
for all individuals seen face-to-face.
2.3. For individuals who are currently enrolled in TMRSN services, the MIO staff will
meet face-to-face with the individual, coordinate case management services with
the TMRSN provider, explore possible diversion solutions with the case manager
and function as the court liaison.
2.4.The MIO staff will respond to in-house requests for crisis counseling. Crisis
interventions will be brief in nature and shall not exceed four (4) hours per week.
In-house services will be documented in the client record.
2.5. Crisis Resolution Services (CRS) will be involved when indicated.
2.6. Provide at least 75 hours of combined consultation and training to Mason County
law enforcement, court and jail staff relating to the incarceration of the mentally ill.
2.7. Mason County shall receive a minimum of 20 hours per week MIO services. If a
regularly scheduled workday falls on a holiday, on -call back-up services will be
provided as needed.
2.8. Recommend appropriate treatment alternatives to the court.
2.9. Provide linkage for eligible mentally ill offenders to community -based providers.
2.10. The MIO staff will provide a face-to-face discharge contact for every MIO client
at the conclusion of services. When appropriate, a written discharge plan will be
developed which addresses safety to self and others, strategies to improve mental
health functioning and prevent future offenses, and referrals to appropnate
community resources.
3. MASON agrees to reimburse the TMRSN a total not to exceed amount of $3,840.00 for
the services set out in section II.
4. On a quarterly basis, the TMRSN shall submit to MASON an invoice for payment.
Payment shall be made to the TMRSN within 30 days from the date of the billing
5. The effective date of this agreement is July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 unless
otherwise extended.
6. No liability shall attach to the TMRSN by reason of entering into this Agreement except
as expressly provided herein. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely
for the benefit of the parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. No separate
legal entity is created by this Agreement.
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The TMRSN and MASON shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the other
party and their elected officials, officers, agents and employees from and against all claims,
suits, and/or actions, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of, resulting from, or
in any way connected with the services to be performed under this Agreement.
In the case of negligence of more than one party, any damages allowed shall be levied in
proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to each party, and each party shall
have the right to seek contribution from the other party in proportion to the percentage of
negligence attributable to the other party.
IN WITNESSETH WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed this day of
I.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY WASHINGTON
(Commissioner)
(C}otinmissiorier
ATTEST:
(Clerk of the Board)
APPIOVED AS TO FORM:
GAF4 P. BURLESON
PRPSECUTI IG ATTORNEY
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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THURSTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
(Chairman)
(Cor mnissioner)
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
EDWARD G HOLM
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
By:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Agreement for Mentally III Offender Services
Mason County 2005_2006
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