Santa Cruz County Opengov #26Q1-001-SP

Culturally Responsive Early Mental-Health and Family Support Services

Santa Cruz County is seeking qualified organizations to deliver culturally responsive early mental-health intervention and family support in the South County/Pajaro Valley region. - Government buyer: County of Santa Cruz, California; Central Purchasing Department; Purchasing Division. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are identified; no branded products are requested. - Services requested: Community outreach and early identification; initial mental-health assessments for children and youth; brief interventions, referrals, and connection to more structured care; and early support for parents and families. The population includes children and youth ages 0–25, families, and underserved or historically marginalized communities. - Parent and caregiver education, guidance, and early support concerning children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. - Culturally responsive, affirming support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. - Brief connections to mental-health, substance-use-related, and community services for Spanish-monolingual and Indigenous-language-speaking families, delivered in the family’s primary language and with respect for community values and healing traditions. - Notable requirements: Organizations should have at least two years of relevant experience, four references for similar work, and applicable licenses or permits. Responses should explain organizational experience, culturally responsive service delivery, implementation, and data collection and reporting capabilities. Organizations may focus on one or more service areas, and the County may select multiple providers.

Description

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking qualifications from organizations to provide culturally responsive early-intervention access in the South County/Pajaro Valley Healthcare District region. Services include early mental-health assessments, brief interventions, referrals and connections to more structured mental-health supports, along with outreach and early support for children, youth, parents, and families. The solicitation identifies three service areas: parent and caregiver education; affirming support for LGBTQ+ youth and families; and connections to mental-health and substance-use services for Spanish-monolingual and Indigenous-language-speaking families. Applicants may focus on one service area, and multiple organizations may be selected.

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