Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004195

Minneapolis Health Department seeks community-led, culturally specific mental health and wellbeing services pilot

The City of Minneapolis Health Department is seeking proposals for a pilot program to deliver culturally specific, community-led mental health and wellbeing services at the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Health Department - Office: South Minneapolis Community Safety Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based entities, culturally specific service providers, and grassroots collectives (with a fiscal sponsor) - Products/Services Requested: - Community-led, Mental Health & Wellbeing Services - Includes mental wellbeing skills building, peer support groups, community healing dialogues, and culture-based activities - Focus on prevention, early support, and culturally meaningful healing for diverse communities, especially youth - Delivery primarily at the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center - RFP for 1 unit of service; up to four contracts may be awarded - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be culturally specific, community-led, and relationship-centered - Emphasis on youth engagement, trauma-informed and restorative practices - Applicants must demonstrate experience serving BIPOC, youth, or immigrant/refugee populations - Pilot program with potential for two one-year extensions - Total available funding up to $500,000

Description

The Minneapolis Health Department is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to pilot culturally specific, community-led mental health and wellbeing supports at the newly established South Minneapolis Community Safety Center. The initiative aims to strengthen community capacity to support mental wellbeing by increasing skills, awareness, social connection, belonging, and access to culturally meaningful healing opportunities. The goal is to not only respond to mental health concerns but also to promote resilience, reduce disparities, prevent mental health challenges, and foster thriving communities. Applicants are encouraged to propose community-led, relationship-centered, and culturally grounded approaches that complement existing clinical systems while expanding access to prevention and early support opportunities.

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