On March 30th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one contractor to operate an Expedited Engagement Program in the Bronx and/or Brooklyn. This program will proactively reach out to individuals affected by racial inequity who may require mental health resources and other supports. A Family Connection Specialist employed by the program will link young adults and their families to an array of mental health and/or community-based services and social supports.
OMH will provide a total of $600,000 during the five-year program period to one awarded contractor for the operation of the program. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) agencies with experience providing mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness.
The RFP is available here, and SPG’s summary can be found here. Applications are due on June 7th. Interested parties are required to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent to carol.swiderski@omh.ny.gov with the subject line “Expedited Engagement RFP” by May 25th.