New York State Contract Reporter #2139454

Funding for seven Manhattan street-outreach and care-coordination teams

The New York State Office of Mental Health seeks providers to deliver street-outreach and care-coordination services through seven Safe Option Support teams in Manhattan. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Mental Health, Central Office. - Opportunity: Funding to operate seven Safe Option Support (SOS) Critical Time Intervention (CTI) teams in New York City; all teams will be based in New York County (Manhattan). - Services: Evidence-based outreach, engagement, and care coordination for an estimated 4,500 people experiencing street homelessness. Teams will make multiple visits per week during initial engagement, support self-management and daily living skills, and connect people with treatment and other support services. - Team staffing: Licensed clinicians, care managers, peer specialists, and registered nurses. - Named organizations: ACMH, Services for the Underserved, and The Bridge are identified as organizations awarded substantially similar contracts previously, not as current awardees. - Term: Five years. Services for an individual may be provided for up to 12 months before and after housing placement. - No products, manufacturers, or part numbers are specified.

Description

This RFP solicits applications for funding to support seven Safe Option Support (SOS) Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Teams operating in New York City, with all teams awarded in New York County (Manhattan). The teams will provide intensive outreach, engagement, and care coordination to an estimated 4,500 street homeless individuals identified by State and City partners. Teams will include licensed clinicians, care managers, peer specialists, and registered nurses, and services may be provided for up to 12 months before and after housing placement. Applications must be submitted through the Statewide Financial System, and not-for-profit applicants must be prequalified by the deadline.

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