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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Mental Health Cooperative to provide outreach, assessment, and linkage to care for individuals identified as part of the Opioid Overdose Response Program.
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WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to contract with the Mental Health Cooperative to provide outreach, assessment, and linkage to care for individuals identified as part of the Opioid Overdose Response Program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract by and between the Mental Health Cooperative and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide outreach, assessment, and linkage to care for individuals identified as part of the Opioid Overdose Response Program, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a grant contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health (Health) and the Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) to provide outreach, assessment, and linkage to care for individuals identified as part of the Opioid Overdose Response Program.
Pursuant to the grant contract, MHC will maintain two staff members to provide outreach, assessment, and linkage to care for individuals identified by the Nashville Fire Department EMS as part of the Opioid Overdose Response Program. MHC will manage and oversee staff, provide transportation for clients to initial substance abuse treatment programs, and collect data on the effectiveness of their services.
The term of the grant is 12 months, beginning September 1, 2021 and ending on August 31, 2022. The grant from Health to MHC would be in an amount not to exceed $177,400.