Project Information

Bid Title

RFP #26-92 Behavioral Health Division for Wellness and Recovery Program

Issuing Agency

Siskiyou County

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 30, 2026

Closing Date

May 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

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

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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.

Estimated Timeline of Events

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

RFP #26-92 Behavioral Health Division for Wellness and Recovery Program (486 KB)

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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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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