Opportunity
Westchester County Westchestercounty #43008
Westchester County seeks community engagement and behavioral health support services
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
43008
NAICS
624190, 621420, 813319
Westchester County is seeking community-based services to strengthen local support for people affected by behavioral health and substance-use challenges. - Government buyer: Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (WC DCMH), through the County’s Opioid Response and Overdose Prevention Initiative (ORI). The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) is identified as the state lead agency overseeing opioid settlement regional abatement funds. - Funding and project count: Up to $175,000 is available for two or more projects. - Services requested: Community engagement and staffing to build trusted relationships and strengthen local networks; deliver culturally and linguistically responsive wellness, prevention, harm-reduction, recovery, and related supports; and address behavioral health disparities, isolation, and stigma. - Notable requirements: Proposals should describe priority populations and needs, community partnerships, qualified staffing and supervision, measurable outcomes, data collection and reporting, and a sustainability plan. Agency administration is capped at 15% of the program budget. - Term: An anticipated 12-month initial period, with up to two additional one-year renewals at the County’s discretion and subject to funding availability. - Products and OEMs: No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested. No commercial OEMs or vendors are named.
Description
Westchester County, through its Department of Community Mental Health, is soliciting proposals for staffing and services to implement the Community Engagement and Impact initiative. The program aims to support people with mental health, substance misuse, and co-occurring or complex issues by investing in trusted community organizations and strengthening community networks. The County is allocating up to $175,000 for two or more projects. Proposals are due October 30, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.