Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2324-251-SPECIAL-SVS-REPOST

Durham Public Schools Solicits School-Based Mental Health Services from Qualified Agencies

Durham Public Schools (DPS) is seeking qualified agencies to deliver co-located, school-based mental health services throughout the district. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools (DPS) - Services Requested: - Outpatient therapeutic services, including: - Individual, group, and family therapy - Medication management - On-site training and consultation for school staff - Specialized services sought: - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy - Support for human trafficking victims - Services for deaf/hard of hearing students - Substance use and sexual violence support - Requirements: - Agencies must be in good standing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Alliance Behavioral HealthCare - Must be in-network with Alliance Health and major private insurers - Experience serving students with dual diagnoses (behavioral health/intellectual disabilities and substance abuse/mental illness) - Ability to serve language minorities and provide after-hours/24-hour support - Acceptance of various insurance types - Services must be confidential, accessible, and focused on early intervention and prevention - Providers responsible for all billing and financial obligations - Compliance with DPS policies and staff background checks required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice - Opportunity is open to multiple qualified agencies with relevant experience

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting qualified agencies to submit a Request for Qualification to be eligible to provide school-based mental health services within the district. The services include outpatient therapeutic services, individual and group therapy, family therapy, medication management, and on-site training. Providers must meet specific qualifications including being in good standing with DHHS and Alliance Behavioral HealthCare, and have the capacity to serve students with various needs including language minorities and those with dual diagnoses. The goal is to expand school-based mental health services for the 2024-2025 school year across 56 schools, focusing on early intervention, accessibility, and collaboration with school staff.

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