Marin County Marincounty #RFP-HHS-2026-17

Peer Respite Program for Adults with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders in Marin County

This opportunity from the County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services seeks qualified organizations to establish and operate a Peer Respite Program for adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. - Government Buyer: - County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified service providers - Services Requested: - Development and operation of a voluntary, peer-led, short-term residential Peer Respite Program - Facility must be unlocked, homelike, and staffed 24/7 - Capacity for 5-12 participants, depending on facility and program design - Supportive services eligible for Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service billing - Funding: - Up to $450,000 annually for infrastructure and operations (Behavioral Health Services Act funds) - Up to $600,000 annually for supportive services (Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service) - Unique Requirements: - Program must serve as an alternative to crisis stabilization or inpatient hospitalization - Peer-led model with voluntary participation - Facility must be located in Marin County - No specific product part numbers; focus is on service delivery and program management

Description

The County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to develop and operate a Peer Respite Program for Marin County adults with serious mental illness and/or serious substance use disorders. The program will provide a voluntary, peer-led, short-term residential alternative to more intensive behavioral health services such as crisis stabilization or inpatient hospitalization. It will be housed in an unlocked, homelike setting with 24/7 staffing and capacity for 5-12 participants. Funding includes up to $450,000 annually in Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) funding for infrastructure and operations, plus up to $600,000 annually in Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service billing for supportive services.

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