Siskiyou County Municode #RFP #26-2070

Siskiyou County Solicits Early Intervention Behavioral Health Services for Youth and TAY

Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, is seeking proposals from qualified community-based organizations to deliver Early Intervention Behavioral Health Programs for children, youth, and transitional age youth (TAY) up to age 25 and their families. - Government Buyer: - County of Siskiyou Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation for behavioral health programming - Products/Services Requested: - Early Intervention mental health and substance use disorder services for children, youth, and TAY up to age 25 - Services include: - Outreach and psychoeducation - Early identification, screening, and brief assessments - Evidence-based interventions - Individual and group counseling - Peer and family support - Linkage to ongoing treatment - Programs must be: - Culturally and linguistically responsive - Trauma-informed - Embedded in youth-friendly settings - Prioritize populations such as homeless, justice-involved, child welfare-involved, and LGBTQ+ youth - Delivered in partnership with schools, tribal programs, and community organizations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Detailed program evaluation and reporting - Compliance with insurance and licensing standards - Funding of up to $200,000 per year for three years (total $600,000) - County may award contracts to one or more organizations

Description

Siskiyou County is seeking proposals from community-based organizations with experience in behavioral health programming to provide Early Intervention mental health and substance use disorder services for youth and transitional age youth (up to age 25) and their families. The program aims to prevent mental illness and substance use disorders from becoming severe and disabling, focusing on BHSA priority populations across Siskiyou County. Services include outreach, education, assessment, brief interventions, and linkage to appropriate treatment, with an emphasis on culturally responsive and youth-friendly settings. The contract term is three years, with up to $200,000 available per fiscal year, totaling $600,000, subject to funding and approval.

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