Commissioners approve MOU with Camino Real for community-based mental health referrals

Atascosa County commissioners on Oct. 14 voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Camino Real Community Services to support community-based mental health referrals.

The MOU was presented by Mary Ortiz and discussed as a requirement for Camino Real’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic participation (CCBHC). Ortiz said the agreement formalizes mutual referrals, including for veterans, and is needed to meet a program requirement.

Why it matters: County staff said the MOU is administrative and required for Camino Real’s program compliance; it does not create a direct county funding obligation stated on the record.

Commissioners moved and passed the MOU approval; the motion was made by Commissioner Gillespie and seconded by Commissioner Riley.

Ending: The court approved the item without further discussion and moved on to routine personnel items.