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Delaware Seeks Professional Services for Behavioral Health Resource Development

The State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is seeking professional service providers to deliver Behavioral Health Resource Development across multiple components: - Government Buyer: - State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for Behavioral Health Resource Development, structured into five main components: - Mental Health Court Peer Support: Peer support services for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders involved in Delaware's Mental Health Court - Peer Support Workforce Development and Certification Training: Training and certification for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) and Certified Supervisors of Peer Specialists (CSPS), including core and continuing education, exam prep, recruitment, and career readiness - Prevention-Based and Recovery Support Non-Direct System Development: System-level strategies for community partnership, outreach, public education, and capacity building - Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training: Statewide training for law enforcement and first responders to improve crisis response and de-escalation - Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT): Evidence-based programming for families and natural supports of individuals with substance use challenges - DSAMH Approved CRAFT Training Consultant (1 unit) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Delaware-specific credentialing (e.g., Delaware Certification Board CPRS and CSPS) - Adherence to state and federal regulations, including SAMHSA grant requirements - Regular performance reporting and audits - Prohibition on storing or transferring non-public Delaware data outside the United States - Services delivered in both community and correctional settings, including specific Delaware correctional institutions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified professional service providers - Funding is component-based, with a total estimated value of approximately $4.5 million and specific annual budget limits per component - Place of performance includes Delaware state facilities, courts, and correctional institutions

Description

The State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is soliciting proposals for professional services focused on Behavioral Health Resource Development. The scope includes strengthening infrastructure, workforce, and community partnerships to deliver effective prevention, treatment, and recovery supports. Key activities involve peer service enhancement within the Mental Health Court, peer support workforce development and certification training, community-based prevention and recovery support initiatives, Crisis Intervention Team training, and integration of family and natural support-focused strategies through CRAFT. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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