San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013306

San Diego County RFI: Outpatient Mental Health & Drop-In Services for At-Risk Youth

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the County of San Diego Department of Behavioral Health Services for the I CARE project, focused on supporting at-risk youth: - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego Department of Behavioral Health Services - Purpose: - Seeking input on providing Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Drop-In Center (DIC) services - Target population: children and youth up to age 21 at risk of or experiencing commercial sexual exploitation - Requested Information: - Effective engagement and outreach strategies for at-risk youth - Approaches for transitioning youth from DIC to SMHS - Methods to increase referrals from schools and community partners - Effective behavioral health interventions for this population - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are mentioned - No goods or equipment are being procured; this is for information gathering and planning only - Notable Requirements: - Focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered service models - Emphasis on collaboration with community partners and schools

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the County of San Diego Department of Behavioral Health Services for the I CARE project. The RFI seeks input from interested parties regarding the provision of outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Drop-In Center (DIC) services for children and youth up to age 21 who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or are at risk. The RFI includes a questionnaire to gather information on effective engagement strategies, successful transition approaches, referral increases, and effective interventions. The County will host a virtual RFI meeting and requests written responses by August 18, 2026.

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