Whatcom County Civicplus #25-77

25-77 Behavioral Health Services for Court-Involved Youth

The Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration in Washington awarded a contract to Lifeline Connections for behavioral health and case management services targeting court-involved youth aged 12-21. The contract, valued at up to $100,000, spans from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extensions up to three years. The services include culturally responsive behavioral health and substance use disorder screening and assessments upon youth admission into Juvenile Detention or as referred by court staff. The provider is preferred to employ a Mental Health Professional capable of utilizing outpatient programs for SUD assessments, with services scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours and some weekend on-call availability for emergencies. The services are primarily to be delivered within Juvenile Detention and Courthouse facilities in Bellingham, WA. The procurement process involved a solicitation with detailed program scope, reporting requirements, and evaluation criteria. The awardee, Lifeline Connections, was selected through a formal bid process, with the contract funded by the Behavioral Health Program Fund. Key contacts include Stephanie Kraft (email: skraft@co.whatcom.wa.us). The award is categorized under local government procurement, with NAICS code 953-00 and UNSPSC codes 85101500 and 85101600. The jurisdiction is Washington state, with the county being Whatcom, and the city of Bellingham. Potential competitors for similar awards include healthcare staffing and behavioral health service providers such as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, OpenMinds, and Pacific Crest Counseling & Consulting.

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Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration awarded a contract to Lifeline Connections for behavioral health and case management services for court-involved youth. The contract period is from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The county budgeted up to $100,000 for these services in 2026. The services include culturally responsive behavioral health and substance use disorder screening and assessment for court-involved youth upon admission into Juvenile Detention or as referred by Juvenile Court staff. The provider is preferred to be a Mental Health Professional who can utilize outpatient programs for substance use disorder assessments. The service schedule is expected to be Monday through Friday during business hours with some weekend on-call availability for emergent needs.

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