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Clallam County approves MOU with North Olympic Healthcare Network for custodial behavioral‑health services
Summary
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with North Olympic Healthcare Network to deliver medical and behavioral health services to juvenile and adult individuals while in county custody and to support continuity of care after release.
The Clallam County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 10 to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with North Olympic Healthcare Network to provide medical and behavioral‑health services to people held in county custody, including services that continue after release.
County staff said the agreement, described by staff as a collaboration between the McFarland County Sheriff’s Office and North Olympic Healthcare Network, carries no direct cost to the county and is intended to clarify the scope and responsibility of participating agencies.
Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the MOU by voice vote. The board recorded the motion as passing unanimously.
Why it matters: The MOU aims to strengthen access to medical and behavioral‑health care for people in the county jail and juvenile facility and to support transitions back to community‑based care. Commissioners did not provide additional budget details during the meeting; the agreement was presented as a scope and responsibility framework rather than a funded contract.
The board’s action was brief and uncontroversial in the meeting; staff said the MOU would be remitted to county administrative staff and other partners for implementation steps and recommendations.
