Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Madison, Journey Mental Health Center and Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) to support the Crisis Response Team within the Madison Fire Department for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. The MOU establishes the operational and staffing protocols for the Crisis Workers and Supervisors employed by Journey, as well as program coordination, data collection and data analysis. All costs associated with these contracted health providers including transportation, equipment, logistical and supply obligations will be borne by Journey, with the exception of office space which will be provided by MFD with existing resources. No appropriation is required.
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Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Madison, Journey Mental Health Center and Public Health Madison & Dane County Inc. to support the Crisis Response Team.
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The proposed Resolution authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madison, Journey Mental Health Center and Public Health Madison & Dane County for one year, with additional one-year extensions if agreed to by all parties. The Crisis Response Team is a pilot program to respond to behavioral health emergencies with a combination of Community Paramedics and Crisis Workers. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes the operational and staffing protocols for the Crisis Workers and Supervisors, as well as program coordination, data collection and data analysis.
WHEREAS, the City supports efforts to divert individuals with mental illness from the criminal justice system and recognizes the importance of a coordinated mental health response from experts in the field as essential to diverting individuals with mental illness from the criminal justice system and connecting them to needed mental health treatment resources; and,
WHEREAS, co-responder public safety-mental health collaboration pro...
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