Connecticut Portal #DMHAS-EBP-REST-202

RFP for Rapid Evaluation, Stabilization and Treatment (REST) Centers in Rural Connecticut

This opportunity seeks to expand mental health and substance use treatment access in rural Connecticut: - Government Buyer: - Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - State-level agency based in Hartford, CT - Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of up to four 23-hour Rapid Evaluation, Stabilization and Treatment (REST) Centers - REST Centers must provide 24/7 access for mental health and substance use treatment - Centers must accept walk-ins, police drop-offs, and other referrals - Initial contract covers one REST Center, with three additional centers planned for future years - Unique Requirements: - 'No wrong door' policy ensures all individuals can access services regardless of referral source - Focus on serving rural communities in DMHAS Regions 3 and 5 - Open to all qualified vendors; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Notable Details: - Solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) - Emphasis on rapid evaluation, stabilization, and treatment for individuals in crisis

Description

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is seeking proposals to establish up to four 23-hour REST Centers in rural communities within DMHAS Regions 3 and 5. These centers will provide 24/7 access to mental health and substance use treatment, accepting walk-ins, police drop-offs, and other referrals. The initial contract aims to establish one REST Center by September 1, 2026, with services starting no later than December 1, 2026, followed by three additional centers in subsequent years. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal open to all vendors.

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