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Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization Olympic Health & Recovery Services Governing Board Governing Board Minutes
The Governing Board approved several key items, including voucher lists for July 2026 for TMBHO, TMBH-ASO, and OHRS. Resolutions were passed to amend the Employee Recruitment and Retention Benefit Program, create new positions for an IT Support Technician and a Senior Human Resources Specialist, and reclassify several Clinical Applications Analyst positions. Staff retention payments were authorized for eligible employees. The board also approved Amendment 16 to the contract between OHRS and Great Rivers Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization regarding regional crisis services and approved a liability insurance renewal for 2026-2027. Updates were provided on the 988 crisis line implementation, including call volume and operational challenges, as well as status updates on the new crisis facility.
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Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization And Olympic Health & Recovery Services Governing Board Governing Board Minutes
The board approved multiple voucher lists and contract amendments with the Health Care Authority to support permanent supportive housing services and the administration of non-Medicaid behavioral health services. Resolutions were passed to establish new 988 crisis helpline clinician positions and a jail diversion program supervisor position. Updates were provided regarding the successful 988 soft launch, recent staffing changes, and federal rural health grant plans, including partnerships for mobile crisis services. Additionally, the board reached a consensus to modify the procedure for the annual budget posting.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization And Olympic Health & Recovery Services Governing Board Governing Board Minutes
The board approved several consent items, including voucher lists for TMBHO, TMBH-ASO, and OHRS, along with a roof repair project for the Olympia Evaluation & Treatment Unit. Key contractual agreements were authorized, covering Community Behavioral Rental Assistance, 988 contact hub services, and a new electronic health record system implementation with Netsmart Technologies. Additionally, the board received updates regarding departmental contracts with the Department of Social and Health Services and the Health Care Authority, progress on the 988 readiness soft launch, the status of the Connections Facility funding, and recent personnel transitions within the Information Services department.
May 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization and Olympic Health and Recovery Services Governing Board Governing Board Minutes
The board reviewed and approved various consent items, including voucher lists, a lease amendment for tenant improvements, a small works roster, and several contracts related to Medicaid crisis services, involuntary treatment court services, and shelter beds. New staffing positions for houseless outreach and stabilization were created through resolution. Updates were provided on a recent audit, the exploration of a new medical billing system, progress on the 988 Hub implementation, negotiations for a new crisis facility, an upcoming summit event, and ongoing billing reconciliation challenges with United Health.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
