RFP #26-92 Behavioral Health Division for Wellness and Recovery Program
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Due: | May 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | Siskiyou County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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RFP #26-92 Behavioral Health Division for Wellness and Recovery Program
Bid/RFP Status:
Open - accepting bids and proposals
Bid/RFP Due Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Bid/RFP Reference Number:
RFP #26-92
County is seeking one or more non-governmental, community organizations to operate a Wellness and Recovery Program Center (hereafter referred to as the “Program”) to serve all areas of Siskiyou County.
As a component of the Behavioral Health Services Act (“BHSA”), the purpose of the Program is to promote mental health wellness and recovery of participants in the Program (“Participants”), increase each Participant’s ability to spend time in meaningful activities, increase each Participant’s satisfaction with their level of involvement in the community, and reduce the adverse consequences of untreated or under-treated serious mental illness or emotional disturbance.
| Date | Activity |
| April 30, 2026 | Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) |
| May 11, 2026 | Deadline to Submit Questions |
| May 14, 2026 | Submission of Proposals due by 5:00 PM |
| May 15, 2026 | Review of Proposals |
| May 18, 2026 | Notification of Final Selection |
| June 16, 2026 | Professional Service Agreement Processed |
| July 1, 2026 | Professional Service Agreement Start Date |
Supporting Documents
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County Of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP # 26–92 Health and Human Services Agency,
Behavioral Health Division
for
Wellness and Recovery Program
Proposals may be mailed, delivered, or emailed to:
Sarah Collard
Director
County of Siskiyou HHSA
2060 Campus Drive Yreka, CA 96097
rfp_rfp_submissions@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Proposals Due by:
May 14, 2026
5:00 p.m.
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County of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals
for Wellness and Recovery Program
The following schedule of events will be followed to the extent achievable; however, the
County reserves the right to adjust or make changes to the schedule as needed.
Estimated Timeline of Events
Date
April 30, 2026
Activity
Release of Request for Proposals (RFP)
May 11, 2026
Deadline to Submit Questions
May 14, 2026
Submission of Proposals due by 5:00
PM
May 15, 2026
Review of Proposals
May 18, 2026
Notification of Final Selection
June 16, 2026
Professional Service Agreement
Processed
July 1, 2026
Professional Service Agreement Start
Date
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1.0 Preface
Introduction and Background
The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information to enable
them to prepare and submit a proposal for Wellness and Recovery Program services for
the Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency’s (“County”) Behavioral Health
Division.
County is seeking one or more non-governmental, community organizations to operate a
Wellness and Recovery Program Center (hereafter referred to as the “Program”) to serve
all areas of Siskiyou County.
As a component of the Behavioral Health Services Act (“BHSA”), the purpose of the
Program is to promote mental health wellness and recovery of participants in the Program
(“Participants”), increase each Participant’s ability to spend time in meaningful activities,
increase each Participant’s satisfaction with their level of involvement in the community,
and reduce the adverse consequences of untreated or under-treated serious mental
illness or emotional disturbance.
Program Overview
The Program shall be a multi-service mental health program that provides racially and
ethnically diverse communities opportunities in a healthy, inclusive manner with a wide
spectrum of activities that foster recovery and resiliency. Any individual experiencing
mental health challenges, and/or their family members, shall be welcome to participate in
Program activities.
The Program shall seek input and guidance from Participants as a required element to
the planning of activities, service delivery, and operating guidelines for the Program. The
Program shall form relationships with community-based agencies and service providers
in order for Participants to link to additional community services and supports. The
Program staff shall be actively involved in providing support and linkage as needed.
The vision and philosophy of the Program is deeply rooted in wellness, recovery, and
resiliency. Education and training shall focus on supporting participants to gain, regain,
or maintain their ability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in the community, including
independent-living skills, employment or community life skills, peer and family support,
self-help groups, and advocacy training.
The ultimate goal of the Program is to support each Participant in achieving recovery and
maintaining wellness as defined by the Participant. The role of the Program is not to
provide mental health treatment, but to provide proactive support and assistance in the
early identification of behavioral health needs and in obtaining or accessing appropriate
mental health and substance use disorder services and other community resources.
Program activities shall include, but are not limited to, outreach and engagement,
screening and/or observation for emerging signs and symptoms, provision of brief,
recovery-oriented supports, and timely linkage, warm handoffs, and referrals to ongoing
treatment and supportive services across the behavioral health and community
continuum. All activities must be conducted in a manner that protects Participant privacy
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and complies with applicable federal and state confidentiality and privacy laws, including
HIPAA, relevant provisions of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and County policies.
2.0 Scope of Work
Services the successful Proposer will be expected to provide, include but are not limited
to:
a. Evidence Based/Promising Practices
Where feasible and appropriate, the Program will incorporate specific evidence-
based and/or promising practices (or components thereof). Evidence-based
practices are supported by clinically relevant research demonstrating effectiveness
in promoting recovery for individuals with mental health challenges. Client-
operated recovery programs are recognized as both best and promising practices,
with a growing evidence base, particularly in relation to Full Service Partnerships
(FSPs). The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is also considered a
promising practice. Additional evidence-based practices may be incorporated as
appropriate. Program staff will collaborate with Agency evidence-based practice
teams to support implementation and ongoing alignment with best practices.
b. Outreach and Engagement Efforts
Outreach and engagement efforts shall focus on identifying and serving individuals
who are experiencing serious mental illness, from diverse cultures that have been
traditionally un-served or underserved.
It is recognized that isolation and disenfranchisement are realities for individuals
with mental illness, especially those living in rural areas, therefore, extensive
outreach activities shall be deployed to engage this population and encourage
participation and engagement with Behavioral Health systems.
c. Program Components
The Program is based on principles of recovery and resiliency. The anticipated
outcome is that the relationships that emerge within the Program culture will
mitigate the effects of stigma associated with mental illness and will allow
individuals with serious mental illness to be accepted as persons with strengths
and contributions. Stigma reduction strategies, has been shown to improve
service engagement.
Service delivery systems shall be broad-based and inclusive. These may include
engagement information, peer support, socialization activities, and wellness and
recovery activities for Participants and families. Examples would be classes or
activities that develop independent living skills and community resources,
educational opportunities, employment opportunities and training, job or
educational coaching, psycho educational classes and materials (such as a library
with books, books on tape, and videos), alternative health classes and activities,
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professional services, health/medication management education, substance
abuse educational materials, classes and groups, and peer support groups.
Additional programs which expand services of the Program may include, but are
not limited to:
• Assistance in enrolling participants in Medi-Cal and connecting them with
mental and medical health services as well as other community resources.
• Pre-crisis services, which would provide referral to mental health services,
emergency services, and community resources.
• Transportation services, which would provide increased access to the
Program, mental health services, and emergency services
• Respite care services for families with children and youth with serious
mental illness with expanded hours during the week and the weekend.
• Coaches to assist Participants in positive adaptation to school, housing,
community, work, and other environments where new behaviors can lead
to successful integration.
The Program shall guide Participants and families to engage in activities to
promote wellness and recovery, shall provide activities designed to engage
Participants in a variety of interactions with the community (e.g. volunteering). The
Program shall incorporate engagement activities that strengthen connection and
facilitate continued service engagement as Participants advance in their recovery.
All staff members shall be familiar with the values, goals, and practices of recovery
and wellness. Staff training shall also include competence in serving persons of
every culture, language, group, and ethnicity.
The Program shall develop a cultural competence plan and policies and
procedures that reflect steps to institutionalize the recognition and value of
recovery and cultural diversity. A culturally competent system includes the
recognition that recovery and rehabilitation are more likely to occur where services
and providers have, and use, knowledge and skills of the populations that they
serve.
The Program shall assist in the development of an individualized system for
monitoring and responding to symptoms to achieve the highest possible levels of
wellness.
d. Collaborations
Building on the partnership described above, the Program shall collaborate and
establish partnerships with local community leaders, faith-based organizations,
educational institutions, the business community, and Family Resource Centers to
provide opportunities that promote recovery and personal resiliency through
culturally appropriate activities that educate and reduce barriers to access.
e. Target Population
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