Washington County Opengov #2026.089-LOI

Washington County community support groups for co-occurring disorders

Washington County is seeking a provider to deliver lived-experience-led support groups for residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. - Government buyer: Washington County, Oregon — Health and Human Services (HHS), Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program. - Requested services: Community-based support groups, plus training and community events that help establish new groups. - Conduct at least five groups per week across major population centers and rural locations as arranged. - Serve at least 1,000 participants per fiscal year. - Groups and training must be led by people with lived experience of substance use and mental health disorders. - Service and compliance requirements: Use evidence-based or promising practices; maintain written participant-support procedures and quality assurance and improvement processes; participate in County check-ins, audits, and compliance reviews; submit monthly reports and invoices; and comply with 42 CFR Part 2. - Provider qualifications: Meet applicable Oregon certification requirements and have at least two years of relevant experience. Required insurance includes general liability, workers’ compensation, automobile, professional liability, and cybersecurity coverage; sexual abuse and molestation coverage is required when serving vulnerable populations. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named. - Contract period and funding: Anticipated five-year service period, with annual contract terms and renewal subject to funding availability. Funding and contract amounts depend on utilization, service capacity, negotiated budgets, and available funds.

Description

Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program seeks a qualified provider to deliver community-based support groups for Washington County residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Services include conducting at least five groups weekly, serving a minimum of 1,000 participants per fiscal year, and organizing training and community events to help establish new groups. The provider must meet specified experience, certification, insurance, reporting, quality assurance, and compliance requirements, including compliance with 42 CFR Part 2. The anticipated service period is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032, with annual contract terms and an option to renew for five years, subject to funding availability.

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