Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes Columbus Public Health to enter into a ten-month, $100,000.00 sole source contract with the Health Care Collaborative of Greater Columbus (HCGC) to expand Community Pathways HUB case management services provided by Community Healthcare Workers (CHW) working within Franklin County Municipal Courtroom 4C. HCGC is the only central Ohio non-profit licensed to operate the nationally endorsed Pathways Community HUB care coordination case management tool.
This sole source partnership, allows the City to increase the number of days and hours HUB Pathways trained CHWs are onsite in Franklin County Municipal Court. CHWs provide guided case management services to individuals enrolled in the City Attorney’s Misdemeanor Diversion program.
The Columbus City Attorney’s Misdemeanor Diversion program launched in 2019. Through this first of its kind effort, individuals summoned to court for misdemeanor theft crimes have the opportunity for diversion. In lieu of criminal charges and traditional justice response, these individuals work with Community Health Worker (CHWs) to develop tailored cases plans linking them with physical health, behavioral health, basic needs, job preparedness and/or other supports. CHWs then guide individuals in achieving case plan goals. If goals outlined in case plans are met, criminal charges are dropped. With the addition of two CHWs, we have the opportunity to expand program eligibility for diversion to individuals summoned to court for any non-violent misdemeanor charge. We anticipate reaching a minimum of 195 justice-involved individuals in the contract period.
Through this contract, HCGC will:
§ Work within the HCGC network of Care Coordination Agencies to identify three HUB Pathways trained Community Health Care Workers with relevant background and experience for working with justice-involved individuals.
§ Work through Care Coordinating Agencies to ensure selected CHWs are linked with the City...
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