Health & Wellness Recommendations | 2023 Update
4.3. A Support a mobile healthcare program to provide basic primary care, mental health care and referral by exploring funding sources and convening stakeholders to implement.
City Facilitator: City Manager’ s Office and Fire Department Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- In Progress Partners: JPS Hospital, Texas Health Resources Actions:
• The newly hired Public Health Nurse and the Arlington Fire Department public health team are connecting with various agencies including JPS Hospital, Tarrant County Public Health, Texas Health Resources, Medical City Arlington, Mission Arlington and UTA to facilitate creative healthcare opportunities for underserved communities.
4.4. A Enact a program to provide free or subsidized rates on Arlington On-Demand( formerly Via) for residents in need.
City Lead: Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- Complete(& Ongoing) Partners: Tarrant County Public Health Actions:
• Information on the Arlington On-Demand Non-Profit Free Ride Program has been provided to all Arlington non-profits and staff continues to encourage them to offer the free rides to those in need. The Grants Management Office allocated $ 70,000 for use by non-profits in 2021 with CDBG COVID funds( available until 2026.) The City continues to monitor usage and program marketing.
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