2017-63 Memorandum of Understanding
By and Between
LifeStream Behavioral Center , Inc .
a n d
Clermont Police Department
THIS AGREEMENT, is originally made and entered into by and between Clermont Police Department and
LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as"LSBC.").
WHEREAS,LSBC desires to provide a Mobile Crisis Response Service in collaboration with the
Clermont Police Department;
WHEREAS,Clermont Police Department seeks a behavioral health stakeholder in support of its
efforts to assist individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis;
WHEREAS,LSBC agrees to provide a professional staff member to offer MI-I/SUD crisis
intervention,evaluation,and counseling;case consultation,crisis case management and other
services as agreed on;
WHEREAS,the parties desire to reduce their agreement to writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the mutual promises contained herein.
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged,
Clermont Police Department and LSBC agree as follows:
1. LSBC will perform SUD/MH crisis intervention, evaluation, and counseling; case consultation,
crisis case management and other services as agreed on to adults with referred by Clermont
Police Department.
2. LSBC will provide these services at no direct cost to the Clermont Police Department;
3. LSBC will access funding available through Lake County' under the Justice and Mental Health
Collaboration Program-Planning and Implementation Grant, for which LSBC is subcontracted to
deliver MCR services.
4. LSBC will respond to requests for consultation with Clermont Police Department regarding
individuals in the community with behavioral health challenges leading to frequent contact with
law enforcement officers.
5. LSBC will provide program consultation as requested.
6. LSBC will provide Crisis Intervention Training opportunities for Clermont Police
Department personnel.
Clermont Police Department shall be responsible for the following:
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1. Working collaboratively with the Mobile Crisis Response staff member on duty,contacting the MCR
staff member for assistance with calls involving adults with a mental health or substance use disorder
crisis or concern.
2. Making referrals for assessment and services with provision of any relevant background and contact
information;
3. Providing work space within the Clermont P.D.for the Mobile Crisis Response Supervisor or
MCR on-duty staff during normal business hours.
4. Assigning officers to attend Crisis Intervention Training.
5. Providing support to encourage the Department's full participation in the program,sharing
information and actively engaging in goal accomplishment.
6. Providing information and training about Clermont Police Department to LSBC staff for purposes of
mutual understanding and collaboration.
7. Requesting completion of releases of information between LSBC and Clermont Police Department
for citizens receiving Mobile Crisis Response Services.
LSBC shall be responsible for the following:
A. Services described above.
B. Consultation and collaborative staffing availability
C. Medical Records Management for behavioral services.
D. Billing the County for behavioral services under the grant.
The term of this agreement shall be for one year beginning upon the date this agreement is signed by
both parties. This agreement may be renewed for up to two consecutive one year terms upon mutual
written consent of both parties. This agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either party
upon giving thirty(30)days written notice sent as specified in NOTICE section of this agreement.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications with respect hereto will be in
writing and will be delivered either by hand, with proof of delivery,or sent prepaid by air courier or sent by
the United States mail, certified, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, at the addresses designated
below:
CONTACTS
Clermont Police Department LifeStream Behavioral Center,Inc.
Jonathan Cherry
Chief Executive Officer
P.O.Box 491000
Leesburg,FL 34749-1000
This agreement is made and entered into in the State of Florida,and shall be construed,performed,and
enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws,rules,and regulations of the State of Florida.
Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign
immunity applies. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a State Agency or subdivision of the State
of Florida to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of any contract or agreement
By signing below,each signatory represents that they have the authority to sign on behalf of their respective
organizations.
For: CLERMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT, INC. For: LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL
CENTER, INC.
By: By:
Date: - �-- )- '7 Date: D/�._
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