Local Planning Network Development Information
The Center for Life Resources is responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining a Local Service Area Plan in compiance with DSHS Performance Contract. The Plan is written to reflect the Center’s compliance with the following newly adopted rules; §§412.751-412.754, §412.756, §412.758, §412.760, §412.762, §412.764, and §412.766, concerning LMHA's and the development of a network of service providers within each LMHA’s local service area. March 16, 2007 edition of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1458) These new rules establish the requirements of an LMHA in assembling and maintaining a network of service providers and set forth the conditions under which an LMHA may serve as a provider of services. Therefore, the Plan is designed to develop a Network of providers that will meet local needs and priorities, allow for more consumer choice, improve access to services, make best use of available funds, and promote consumer, provider, and caregiver partnerships.
The contact for Local Planning is Melody Sweeney at 325-646-9574