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Midland County OKs amended mental‑health services agreement with Premier Care to expand co‑responder program
Summary
County commissioners authorized the county judge to sign an amended fiscal‑year 2025 agreement with Premier Care to expand a law‑enforcement co‑responder program; the state will cover most recurring costs for deputies and vehicles, but county match funding is required up front.
Midland County commissioners on March 4 authorized the county judge to sign an amended fiscal‑year 2025 mental‑health services agreement between Premier Care (the local mental‑health authority) and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to expand a co‑responder program that pairs mental‑health staff with law‑enforcement deputies.
Commissioners approved the amendment after presentations from Premier Care CEO Chris Barnhill and Judge Litter, who urged support for embedded mental‑health professionals with first responders. Barnhill said the state awarded a grant that will fund a large portion of equipment and personnel costs but requires a county match.…
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