Mississippi Procurement Portal #2487-20260825132050

Mississippi DMH seeks provider for LivingWorks suicide prevention training and support services

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Outreach and Training, is seeking a qualified provider to deliver LivingWorks suicide prevention training and support services statewide. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Division of Outreach and Training - OEM Highlight: - LivingWorks is the required program provider for all training curricula and materials - Products and Materials Requested: - Official LivingWorks participant workbooks, handouts, certificates, trainer manuals, kits, and presentation resources for ASIST, safeTALK, and T4T - Materials for Training for Trainers (T4T) and trainer development - Services Requested: - Delivery of LivingWorks ASIST and safeTALK training sessions (in-person and virtual) - Training for Trainers (T4T) sessions to develop new trainers - Ongoing trainer mentoring, coaching, and technical assistance - Project coordination, technical assistance, and reporting - Unique Requirements: - All services and materials must strictly adhere to LivingWorks program standards - Vendor must provide evidence-based training, support new trainer development, and ensure training fidelity and sustainability - Pricing must be itemized by service and material type, including all costs (shipping, licensing, travel) - Scope aims to expand statewide capacity for suicide prevention education by increasing trained community members and professionals.

Description

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a qualified organization to provide LivingWorks suicide prevention training and related implementation support. Services include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), safeTALK, Training for Trainers (T4T), trainer mentoring, and provision of training materials. The project aims to expand statewide capacity to identify and respond to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts by increasing the number of trained community members and professionals. The contract period is from October 8, 2026, to September 27, 2027, with a proposal submission deadline of September 14, 2026.

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