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The California Mental Health Services Authority invites CalMHSA-approved training providers who are currently recognized for the 80-Hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training to submit a proposal approved 80-hour training via hybrid training programs in California in January and February 2025. The training will target a total of 1,050 participants. Training programs consist of 40 hours of in-person learning instruction over five consecutive days and 40 hours of learning instruction via a virtual platform. Each participant will attend the training free of charge, with training costs covered through a fixed budget.

We seek CalMHSA-approved training providers who are currently recognized for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training with a proven track record of delivering high-quality training, experienced staff, and the capacity to manage multiple cohorts effectively. The selected provider(s) must demonstrate expertise in program design and delivery, strong logistical and technological capabilities, and a commitment to accessibility and equity.

This RFP outlines key requirements, including participant capacity, staffing, facilities, virtual platform use, and evaluation methods. Respondents will be evaluated on their ability to meet these criteria, with a focus on well-organized training plans, cost-effectiveness, sufficient staffing, and realistic timelines. Providers must ensure all training is completed within the required timeline to meet program goals.

This RFP does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply, product, or service whatsoever. In addition, contractors are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the contractor’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following documents:

1. RFP for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist 80-Hour Training Providers
2. CalMHSA Conflict of Interest
3. Standard Service Agreement

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Los Angeles County Take Action LA Community Grants Program.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), through Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funding and in collaboration with CalMHSA, is looking for mission-oriented, diverse, and innovative Los Angeles County-based partner organizations to support the residents of Los Angeles County during the month of May 2025. Grants will be provided to support community events that promote mental health awareness and well-being.

With available grant funds, organizations will engage diverse communities to support the broad-reaching LACDMH Take Action for Mental Health campaign. The campaign, its partners, and its events promote mental health awareness and well-being, enhance access to care, and foster community. Grant-funded events will be tailored to the theme Take Action for Yourself, Take Action for Others, and Take Action for your Community.

LACDMH and CalMHSA are seeking applications for a one-time innovative event or a series of events (maximum two in-person; one virtual) throughout Los Angeles County. CalMHSA will award grants to community-based organizations. All awards are based on available funding.

All grant applications must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal by Nov. 1. Please see the full Request for Proposals on CalMHSA’s e-procurement site.

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above before 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. An RFP timeline is included below. Please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, Oct. 7 at noon PST. RSVP is not required.

Timeline:

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the third round of the Tulare County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Grant Program. In June 2023, CalMHSA — in partnership with Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Mental Health Branch — awarded agencies with awards of $25,000. Awarded programs focused on mental health stigma reduction, access and linkage to community resources, and community outreach. The third cycle of the Tulare County PEI Grant Program will focus on developing and implementing a suicide prevention program, special event, or series of events that increase awareness, provide resources, and build supportive communities to reduce the incidence of suicide during the month of September in support of Suicide Prevention Month.

All grant applications must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal by Aug. 9, 2024.

Tulare County HHSA Mental Health Branch, seeks proposals from mission- oriented, diverse, innovative partner organizations to support their movement in activating organizations and individuals to promote mental health awareness and well-being. With available grant funds, organizations will engage diverse communities to promote mental health awareness and well-being and foster community connection and help address contributing factors to mental health needs.

Grant proposals should focus on decreasing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health, increasing help seeking behaviors, increasing awareness and access to mental health services and resources, or any activities that address one or more of the MHSA PEI identified negative effects of untreated mental illness. The grant term is currently scheduled from Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Please see the full Request for Proposals on CalMHSA’s e-procurement site.

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff are unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. An RFP timeline is included below. Please note there is an RFP bidders conference on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with a link to recording posted following the session. The zoom link to the Bidders Conference is here.

Link: Bonfire

CalMHSA is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Sutter and Yuba Counties Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Grant Program. CalMHSA, in partnership with Sutter-Yuba County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Behavioral Health Division, will provide agencies with awards of up to $7,500. Please note: This RFP will be available beginning July 1, and a Bidders Conference will also be held July 1.

Awarded programs must focus on mental health stigma reduction; access and linkage to community resources; community outreach; create access to mental health resources; and facilitate community events that target Sutter and Yuba counties’ key populations by creating equitable programs that meet community members where they are. All grant applications must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal, Bonfire, by July 31.

Sutter-Yuba County HHSA Behavioral Health Division seeks proposals from mission-oriented, diverse, innovative partner organizations to support its movement to activate organizations and individuals to promote mental health awareness and well-being.

Grant proposals should focus on decreasing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health, increasing help-seeking behaviors, increasing awareness and access to mental health services and resources, or any activities that address one or more of the Mental Health Services Act PEI-identified negative effects of untreated mental illness. The grant is currently scheduled from Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Grant amounts range from $2,500 up to $7,500 per awardee.

Bidders Conference and Timeline

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff are unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. An RFP timeline is included below. Please note there is an RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, July 1, at 3 p.m. (PT) with a link to recording posted following the session. The zoom link to the Bidders Conference is here.

We invite creative thought partners with a desire to bring mental health awareness to a specific (ethnic, racial, cultural, or geographic) Sutter and Yuba County community, through equity-focused events and activities, to apply.