Ocean County Opengov #313724

Ocean County youth outpatient substance use treatment and recovery services

Ocean County is seeking providers to deliver outpatient substance use treatment and recovery support for youth in its juvenile services system. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services and the Ocean County Youth Services Commission. - Service requested: Youth-focused substance use assessment, education, early intervention, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, family engagement, recovery support, and continuity of care for at-risk youth and youth involved in or at risk of deeper involvement in the youth justice system. - Clinical approach: Match services to assessed need using ASAM levels 0.5, 1.0, and 2.1 as appropriate. Services should be developmentally appropriate, youth-centered, and coordinated with families and relevant justice, behavioral health, school, and community partners. - Delivery requirements: Provide at least weekly substance use education and early intervention at the RAISE Program in Toms River, New Jersey. Support diversion, disposition, reentry, warm handoffs, and continuity of care as appropriate. - Funding and billing: The available allocation is $58,800. Services are billed monthly at proposed fee-for-service rates. YSC funding is the payer of last resort, and applicable third-party reimbursement must be used first. Administrative costs are capped at 5%. - Vendors and products: No OEMs, vendors, branded products, or product part numbers are named; this is a services opportunity.

Description

Ocean County is requesting competitive proposals to provide youth outpatient substance use treatment and recovery services for at-risk youth and youth on probation. Services include developmentally appropriate substance use assessment, education, early intervention, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, recovery support, and family services, coordinated with the youth justice continuum. The stated funding allocation is $58,800, with services billed monthly at a fee-for-service rate. The initial contract period is January 1 through December 31, 2027, contingent on adoption of the Youth Services Commission 2027–2029 Comprehensive Plan and Application; annual renewals may extend the total term to no more than five years.

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