Driving Under-the-Influence Program

The San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS), Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AOD) is the public authority at the County level for alcohol and drug services. As a public agency, the BHRS AOD is responsible for assisting many of the County’s most vulnerable residents, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured. BHRS AOD provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery support from alcohol or drug use for children, youth, adults, older adults, and families. San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Services will be recognized as the County throughout this RFI.

BHRS is seeking information from qualified licensed organizations, current or new, to establish and operate Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) programs: First Offender Program (FOP) and/or Multiple Offender Program (MOP). Programs should be available in the central to southern regions of San Mateo County. The objectives of the DUI FOP and MOP are to enable participants to comply with court ordered participation; increase the safety of others on the roads and highways; offer services to address alcohol and other drug use issues; and decrease the number of DUI incidents among first and repeated offenders. Any interested organization will be recognized as Bidders throughout this RFI.

Bidders who submit a proposal must have the ability to meet the requirements, including the terms and conditions that are outlined. Bidders are required to: Develop proposals that reflect their organizational treatment capacity and experience in providing the DUI FOP and MOP services for which a proposal is being submitted; and justify costs within their budget narratives for providing all required services identified in this RFI. Upon execution of a contract with the selected Bidder, San Mateo County treatment provider will be required to meet the program requirements under the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 9. Division 4. Chapter 3 and Health and Safety Code (H&S) section 11836-11838.11.

Bidder must operate, at minimal, a DUI MOP with an option to also offer FOP in all regions of the County, however, the following regions are preferred:

• Central County (San Mateo/ Belmont/San Carlos)

• Coastal County (Half-Moon Bay)

• South County (Woodside/ Menlo Park/ Redwood City)

These statements were developed out of a dialogue involving consumers, family members, community members, staff and providers sharing their hopes for the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division. The members of the BHRS community agree to support the Vision, Mission, and Values, and to strive to demonstrate our commitment to these concepts within our individual and collective responsibilities .

Vision

We envision safer communities for all, where individuals may realize a meaningful life and the challenges of mental health and/or substance use are addressed in a respectful, compassionate, holistic, and effective manner. Inclusion and equity are valued and central to our work. Our diverse communities are honored and strengthened because of our differences .

mission

We provide prevention, treatment, and recovery services to inspire hope, resiliency, and connection with others to enhance the lives of those affected by mental health and/or substance use challenges. We are dedicated to advancing health and social equity for all people in San Mateo County and for all communities. We are committed to being an organization that values inclusion and equity for all.

values

Person and Family Centered

We promote culturally responsive person-and-family centered recovery.

Potential

We are inspired by the individuals and families we serve, their achievements and potential for wellness and recovery.

Power

The people, families, and communities we serve, and the members of our workforce guide the care we provide and shape policies and practices.

Partnerships

We can achieve our mission and progress towards our vision only through mutual and respectful partnerships that enhance our capabilities and build our capacity.

Performance

We use proven practices, opportunities, and technologies to prevent and/or reduce the impacts of mental illness and addiction and to promote the health of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.