Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Montrose Center
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Sheriff's Office of an agreement with the Montrose Center to enhance support for People Living with HIV (PLWH) and LGBTQ+ individuals to ensure a continuum of care during incarceration and after release.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Montrose Center to enhance support for People Living with HIV (PLWH) and LGBTQ+ individuals. This collaboration ensures a continuum of care through coordinated services during incarceration and after release, including medical intervention, education, discharge planning, and linkage to essential community-based health and social services.
Expected Impact:
Key Deliverables:
* HIV early medical intervention and counseling during incarceration
* Referrals and discharge planning support
* Access for Montrose Center staff to engage client's pre-release
* Education on HIV, STIs, and related topics
* Linkage to primary care, mental health, and substance use services post-release
* Assistance with housing, testing, and transportation to medical and social services
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