New York State Contract Reporter #2139575

Expand Teen Mental Health First Aid Training Across New York State

New York State is seeking a partner to expand Teen Mental Health First Aid training for tenth-grade students statewide, alongside adult training and program support. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Central Office. - Requested services: Coordinate and support instructor certification for Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), including direct certification where applicable; expand annual training delivery; and complete required data collection and reporting. - Intended reach: Provide tenth-grade students at eligible schools statewide with opportunities to receive tMHFA training, with corresponding YMHFA training for adults. - Key requirement: At least 5% of a school’s or agency’s adult staff must have YMHFA training before that school or agency offers tMHFA. - Partnerships: The funded entity may work with partner organizations through subcontracts, MOUs, or contracts. - Term: Five years; specific start and end dates and option periods are not stated. - OEMs and vendors: None are named. No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.

Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health announces funding to expand Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training for all tenth-grade students in New York State. Expected work includes coordinating and supporting certification of tMHFA and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) instructors, increasing annual training delivery and opportunities for tenth graders, and completing required data collection and reporting. The funded entity may subcontract or establish MOUs or contracts with partner entities to meet the deliverables. Applicants must be prequalified by the RFP deadline, and proposals must be submitted through the Statewide Financial System.

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