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Town of Lexington Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes <br /> Wednesday 9/30/2020 @ 7 PM <br /> Conducted by Remote Participation* <br /> Attendees: Gail Fields (Co-Chair), Lea Garden Elkin (Co-Chair), Pam Joshi, Leslie Zales, <br /> Martha Kurland, Betty Borghesani (COA liaison), Doug Lucente (Chair of Select Board), Melissa <br /> Interess (Director of Human Services), and Anthony Serio (Assistant Director of Youth & Family <br /> Services). <br /> AGENDA <br /> 1. Welcome & introductions - Gail called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. <br /> 2. Review and approve minutes of the January 22, 2020 meeting - no edits; minutes were <br /> approved as read. <br /> 3. Human Services Department Reports - Melissa discussed the COVID-19 response and <br /> spoke to outreach efforts that had been done in coordination with other community <br /> organizations, including: CARL, CALex, Fund For Lexington (FFL), Neighbor Brigade, Lexington <br /> Interfaith Food Pantry (LIFP), and Compassion Fund to provide essential needs to residents <br /> throughout the pandemic. Melissa mentioned that there continued to be coordinated monthly <br /> meetings with the community connections and stakeholders groups. Melissa spoke to Lex Eat <br /> Together efforts providing additional food to Inn at Hastings who made prepared meals for LIFP, <br /> as well as food insecurity needs and the increase in families accessing the LIFP. A discussion <br /> was held with regards to various child care opportunities being offered in different communities, <br /> including Lexington. <br /> 4. COVID-related assistance - Melissa discussed the COVID-19 relief fund, assessment <br /> process, and eligibility requirements, and described the clinical team review and approval <br /> process with the Town Manager. Additionally, Melissa mentioned additional funding that had <br /> been contributed by FFL and discussed an upcoming meeting to discuss the utilization of <br /> remaining funds towards other potential needs within the community. A discussion was held <br /> about available testing options; Pediatric care near Target Woburn has been providing fast <br /> results. <br /> b. INTERFACE - Melissa discussed COVI D impact in that all behavioral health services are <br /> being provided via Telehealth. Updated referral numbers from December to May was 64. Lea <br /> and Martha spoke to an increase in referrals within the last month and Tony added that there <br />