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Request for Proposal: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Services RFP

Date Issued: September 24, 2024

Date Due: October 25, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 24, 2024 for qualified applicants to solicit proposals to provide Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Medi-Cal Specially Mental Health Services (SMHS) to children under age 21 in the City of Moorpark who meet the criteria for SMHS, consistent with the beneficiaries’ mental health treatment needs and goals and Outreach and Engagement Services, inclusive of screening and linkage/referral to mental health treatment to individuals of all ages in the city of Moorpark.

The RFP, with full instructions, is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/148824

RFP responses are due by Friday, October 25, 2024, no later than 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.

All information related to this RFP may be directed to the assigned VCBH PNO Administrator, Noemi Reyes, through the Message section of the Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/148824

Request for Proposal: Vehicle and Infrastructure Upgrades Through Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

Date Issued: September 5, 2024

Date Due: October 14, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/147372 for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) who have contracted with VCBH for two (2) or more years providing a variety of services for community members. Through the RFP, VCBH is seeking project proposals from VCBH CBO’s for the following:

  1. Vehicle acquisition and/or upgrade for service delivery improvements.
  2. Infrastructure projects that will improve service delivery.

 

The RFP, with full instructions is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/147372.

RFP responses are due by Monday October 14, 2024 no later than 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.

Notification of Intent to Award Mobile Mental Health Program Services Request for Proposal (RFP)

Notification of Intent to Award
Mobile Mental Health Program Services Request for Proposal (RFP)

‍Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) is pleased to announce its intent to award the contract for the operation and management of the Mobile Mental Health Program Services (RFP # 113443) to Alinea Health. The RFP Evaluation Committee concluded that Alinea Health’s proposal demonstrated the highest degree of responsiveness to the requirements.

‍As provided in the VCBH Mobile Mental Health Program Services RFP, this Notification of Intent to Award is subject to execution of written contract and does not constitute the formation of contract between VCBH and the successful bidder. The successful bidder shall not acquire legal or equitable rights relative to the contracted services until a contract is executed that contains acceptable terms and conditions between VCBH and the successful bidder. If VCBH fails to successfully negotiate and execute a contract with the successful bidder, VCBH may revoke the award and commence negotiations with the next highest ranked bidder. VCBH reserves the right to cancel this Notification of Intent to Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract or to withdraw the RFP entirely. County Board of Supervisor’s approval is required for all contracts that exceed $200,000.

For additional information or questions, please contact Jillian Simmons, VCBH Provider Network Operations Program Administrator, at Jillian.Simmons@ventura.org.

See the Notification of Intent to Award

Request for Proposal: Mobile Mental Health Program

Date Issued: February 2, 2024

Date Due: March 4, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on February 2, 2024 for qualified applicants to solicit proposals to deliver brief, walk-in style mobile mental health therapy sessions for one or more of the following efforts:

  1. Mental health sessions
  2. Substance use services
  3. Peer support
  4. Injections or prescription of psychiatric medications
  5. Prevention screenings and testing of health factors
  6. Diabetes and hypertension monitoring

The RFP, with full instructions is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/113443.

RFP responses are due by Monday March 4, 2024 no later than 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.

See the RFP PDF >

Request for Proposal: Driving Under the Influence Program Services

RFP: Driving Under the Influence Program Services
Date Issued: August 11, 2023
Date Due: September 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 11, 2023 for qualified applicants to solicit proposals to provide Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program Services. DUI programs are education and counseling programs licensed by the State of California and mandated for persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. VCBH will endorse selected DUI applicant(s) to the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS). After Licensure by the DHCS, VCBH will contract with the selected DUI program provider(s) by contract.

The RFP, with full instructions, is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/102472

RFP responses are due no later than Friday, September 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.

All information related to this RFP may be directed to the assigned VCBH Contracts Administrator, Barbara Kramer, through the Message section of the Bonfire system at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/102472

See PDF of RFP >

Request for Proposal: Substance Use Services – Prevention Services

RFP: Substance Use Services – Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Services
Date Issued: July 7, 2023
Date Due: August 21, 2023

 

Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on July 7, 2023 for qualified applicants to solicit proposals to provide services for one or more of the following efforts:

  1. Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Prevention and Education
  2. Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Naloxone Distribution and Overdose Response Training
  3. Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Engaging Medical Professionals to Prevent Overdose
  4. Addressing Health Disparities Initiative
  5. Marijuana & Vaping Prevention Initiative
  6. Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Initiative
  7. Impaired Driving Prevention Initiative
  8. Technical Assistance and Training Services
  9. Media and Prevention Messaging Services
  10. Research and Evaluation Services and
  11. School-Based Prevention Services

The RFP, with full instructions, is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: County of Ventura – Substance Use Services – Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Services (bonfirehub.com)

RFP responses are due by Monday August 21, 2023 no later than 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.

See PDF of RFP >

Mental Wellness Event: Empower Up! – May 4, 2023

Empower Up Your Mental Wellness!

A day where young people will come together in one space to empower one another to elevate mental well-being.

  • Thursday May 4, 2023
    10AM – 2PM
  • Cal Lutheran University

Featuring:

  • Engaging activities and workshops
  • Inspiring talks by local youth leaders

For grades 9-12. Lunch and giveaways will be provided.

Spanish and ASL interpreters will be available.

 

Save the Date!

To register, contact: MHSA@ventura.org

 

See the event flyer >

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