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CSC seeks culturally relevant mental health support for Black offenders in Ontario and Nunavut

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking proposals for culturally relevant mental health support services for federally incarcerated Black offenders in Ontario and Nunavut. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Ontario Region - Regional Contract Administrator: Danielle Murdoch - Service Scope: - Four service areas: Kingston Institutions, Grand Valley Institution for Women, Beaver Creek Institution, and Warkworth Institution - Up to four contracts may be awarded, one per service area - Services Requested: - In-person mental health and emotional resilience sessions totaling 40 hours per month across all institutions - Kingston Institutions: 24 hours/month - Grand Valley Institution for Women: 4 hours/month - Beaver Creek Institution: 6 hours/month - Warkworth Institution: 6 hours/month - Group workshops, individual counselling, needs assessment, and collaboration with CSC staff and community stakeholders - Introductory session for Health Care Managers and Interventions staff - Monthly and final reporting requirements - Unique Requirements: - Services must be delivered by Black-led organizations or Black mental health professionals authorized in Ontario - Proven experience serving Black communities is required - Focus on culturally competent care and support for reintegration - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible - No security requirements or trade agreement restrictions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

The Correctional Service Canada requires continuous mental health support and programming for federally incarcerated offenders in Ontario and Nunavut, with a focus on Indigenous, Ethnocultural, and Black offenders. The program aims to provide culturally relevant mental health and emotional resilience supports through collaboration with a Black-led community agency. The contractor must provide ongoing, culturally competent mental health services to Black offenders, including in-person engagement sessions and consistent support throughout the contract period. The contract duration is estimated at 8 months, starting from August 1, 2026.

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