START-UP Funding for Male and Female Youth Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Withdrawal Management Services

The contract to be awarded from this LOI will be one-time start-up funding to design, equip, furnish, and prepare for opening a program that will deliver residential SUD treatment and withdrawal management services to male and female youth ages 14 – 17 who are diagnosed w/ substance use disorders. Funds awarded through this LOI will be used to initiate the program, including; 4-8 residential treatment beds, withdrawal management, and peer mentor services.

The funds awarded from this LOI will enable the awardee to establish a youth residential SUD treatment and withdrawal management services program.

Start-up activities may include (but not necessarily limited to):

• Pay the appropriate licenses, permits, and legal fees associated with program operation;
• Conduct building renovation and repairs as needed;
• Purchase the necessary medical equipment and supplies;
• Initiate a marketing and advertising campaign to inform the community about services, eligibility, referral, and intake processes;
• Cover all utility hookup fees, such as water, sewer, gas, electricity, phones, and internet;
• Recruit, hire, and train staff;
• Research and develop the following: policies, procedures, safety protocols, and compliance protocols for applicable local, county, state, and federal rules and regulations; best-practice assessment & treatment approaches for youth in need of SUD treatment and withdrawal management services; referral networks and processes; client eligibility criteria and identity protection; and,
• Generate billing and payment procedures, including data collection and reporting.