County to finalize WASBIC grant and subrecipient agreements to expand co‑responder coverage

Sep 9, 2025

Staff reported Mason County was awarded a WASBIC grant to expand two co‑responder positions; the county’s portion (about $38,000) will be covered by the county's Treatment Sales Tax and the sheriff will contract with OARS while the health department will administer the subrecipient agreement.

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County staff said Mason County was awarded a Washington State Behavioral Health Innovation Center (WASBIC) grant to fund two additional co‑responder positions. The county’s match — approximately $38,000 — was previously authorized to be paid from the county’s Treatment Sales Tax.

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