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Henderson County Commissioners took steps to improve care for those who are suffering with mental illness during Tuesday’s meeting of the Commissioners Court.
Commissioners approved the addition of Amendments #10 and #11 to the contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate healthcare.
Amendment 10 pertains to paying for mental health assessments for inmates who are awaiting trial.
The cost of $67,000 will cover the additional cost for a nurse practitioner to provide assessments to inmates.
“The County Jails are often the County’s mental health authority,” said Pct. 3 Commissioner McHam.
Amendment 11 pertains to the purchase of software to which will ease the communication between medical personnel to help individuals in need. The electronic medical record or EMR was approved and will cost approximately $70,000
The Court also proclaimed May, 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
County Judge Wade McKinney recognized several community organizations and stakeholders that assist those who experience mental health issues within Henderson County. According to statistics one in five Americans each year.
McKinney noted that although there have been advancements, in treatment care and understanding, mental health remains shrouded in stigma. He encouraged individuals who are in need of help to seek it and for everyone to offer help to those in need.
“More work must be done to shatter the stigma,” he said.
The Court approved an interlocal cooperation agreement between the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Chief’s Association of Henderson County.
The agreement is for five years and pertains to a 9-11 interface and communications program as well as the reporting portion of those calls.
The Fire Chief’s Association will pay for any associated cost.
Commissioners approved refund requests for the overpayment of taxes in the amount of $10,964.57 for the Henderson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
The refunds are due because of homestead and disabled veteran exemptions.
The Court accepted the resignation of David Deas and appointed Ashton Elder to serve on the Emergency Service District #8 Board of Commissioners.
Elder’s term will end on December 31, 2025.
The Court had no financial reports, contracts, budget amendments, bids or plats come before them Tuesday.
Regular Payroll Distributions for County employees and Early voting payrolls and the Accounts Cash sheets were approved as presented.
The Court approved two Right of Way permits for road bores on CR. 3911 and CR 3923 in Pct 3.
The payment of bills for the 2024 budget year totaling $434, 917.42 was approved as presented.
The minutes from the May 14 meeting of the Henderson County Commissioners Court were also approved, prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting.
The Henderson County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, unless otherwise noted, inside the Annex Building located at 125 N. Prairieville St. in Athens.
Henderson County Commissioners took steps to improve care for those who are suffering with mental illness during Tuesday’s meeting of the Commissioners Court.
Commissioners approved the addition of Amendments #10 and #11 to the contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate healthcare.
Amendment 10 pertains to paying for mental health assessments for inmates who are awaiting trial.
The cost of $67,000 will cover the additional cost for a nurse practitioner to provide assessments to inmates.
“The County Jails are often the County’s mental health authority,” said Pct. 3 Commissioner McHam.
Amendment 11 pertains to the purchase of software to which will ease the communication between medical personnel to help individuals in need. The electronic medical record or EMR was approved and will cost approximately $70,000
The Court also proclaimed May, 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
County Judge Wade McKinney recognized several community organizations and stakeholders that assist those who experience mental health issues within Henderson County. According to statistics one in five Americans each year.
McKinney noted that although there have been advancements, in treatment care and understanding, mental health remains shrouded in stigma. He encouraged individuals who are in need of help to seek it and for everyone to offer help to those in need.
“More work must be done to shatter the stigma,” he said.
The Court approved an interlocal cooperation agreement between the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Chief’s Association of Henderson County.
The agreement is for five years and pertains to a 9-11 interface and communications program as well as the reporting portion of those calls.
The Fire Chief’s Association will pay for any associated cost.
Commissioners approved refund requests for the overpayment of taxes in the amount of $10,964.57 for the Henderson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
The refunds are due because of homestead and disabled veteran exemptions.
The Court accepted the resignation of David Deas and appointed Ashton Elder to serve on the Emergency Service District #8 Board of Commissioners.
Elder’s term will end on December 31, 2025.
The Court had no financial reports, contracts, budget amendments, bids or plats come before them Tuesday.
Regular Payroll Distributions for County employees and Early voting payrolls and the Accounts Cash sheets were approved as presented.
The Court approved two Right of Way permits for road bores on CR. 3911 and CR 3923 in Pct 3.
The payment of bills for the 2024 budget year totaling $434, 917.42 was approved as presented.
The minutes from the May 14 meeting of the Henderson County Commissioners Court were also approved, prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting.
The Henderson County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, unless otherwise noted, inside the Annex Building located at 125 N. Prairieville St. in Athens.
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