What does Vermont Department of Mental Health do?

The Vermont Department of Mental Health is dedicated to strengthening statewide access to evidence-based mental health services, with a strategic focus on prevention, early intervention, and workforce development. Core priorities include expanding community-based mental health care, enhancing suicide prevention initiatives, and building capacity through certified peer support specialists. The agency actively invests in clinical screening programs, forensic psychiatric evaluations, and population-level behavioral health analytics to inform policy and service delivery. Emphasis is placed on training and credentialing non-physician mental health professionals, particularly peer support specialists, to foster recovery-oriented, person-centered care models across Vermont’s rural and underserved communities. Procurement activity centers on contracting specialized clinical and training services that support direct client care and system-wide capacity building. The agency routinely issues solicitations for pre-admission screening, resident reviews, and mental health coordination services, often requiring qualified practitioners to deliver time-sensitive, compliance-driven interventions. Contracts are structured as performance-based service agreements, typically awarded through competitive bidding without set-asides, ensuring alignment with state licensing and accreditation standards. The department primarily targets NAICS 621330 (Offices of Mental Health Practitioners, except Physicians), reflecting its reliance on licensed mental health counselors, clinical social workers, and other non-physician clinicians to deliver outpatient and community-based services. Secondary procurement includes professional training (611430) and residential facility services (623220), indicating a layered approach to care continuum support. There is no evidence of set-aside preferences or targeted diversity initiatives in procurement practices. As a state agency under Vermont’s Department of Mental Health, it operates statewide with no physical headquarters, coordinating services through regional partnerships and contracted providers. The agency utilizes standard state procurement vehicles, including competitive solicitations and RFPs, to secure clinical, analytical, and training services essential to its public health mandate.

How do I find contracts from Vermont Department of Mental Health?

You can find contracts from Vermont Department of Mental Health on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Vermont Department of Mental Health award?

Vermont Department of Mental Health awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Vermont Department of Mental Health?

To do business with Vermont Department of Mental Health, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Vermont Department of Mental Health?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Vermont Department of Mental Health in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Vermont Department of Mental Health located?

Vermont Department of Mental Health is located in VT. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Vermont Department of Mental Health

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The Vermont Department of Mental Health is dedicated to strengthening statewide access to evidence-based mental health services, with a strategic focus on prevention, early intervention, and workforce development. Core priorities include expanding community-based mental health care, enhancing suicide prevention initiatives, and building capacity through certified peer support specialists.

Vermont Department of Mental Health

Part of Vermont · Vermont

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Recent Vermont Department of Mental Health Contracts

DMH Pre-Admission Screenings/Resident Reviews (PASRR) Services and Coordination

Subcontractor Management & Small Business Participation Coordination

PASRR Level 1 Pre-Admission Screenings

PASRR Level 2 Mental Health Assessments

PASRR Training and Provider Consultation

24/7 PASRR Inquiry Support and Phone Coverage

Data Reporting and SAMHSA Compliance Coordination

Youth Suicide Prevention Training Delivery

Suicide Prevention Policy & Protocol Consultation

Student Wellness Initiative Implementation

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent Vermont Department of Mental Health Contracts

DMH Pre-Admission Screenings/Resident Reviews (PASRR) Services and Coordination

Subcontractor Management & Small Business Participation Coordination

PASRR Level 1 Pre-Admission Screenings

PASRR Level 2 Mental Health Assessments

PASRR Training and Provider Consultation

24/7 PASRR Inquiry Support and Phone Coverage

Data Reporting and SAMHSA Compliance Coordination

Youth Suicide Prevention Training Delivery

Suicide Prevention Policy & Protocol Consultation

Student Wellness Initiative Implementation

Search all Vermont Department of Mental Health contracts

Search all Vermont Department of Mental Health contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vermont Department of Mental Health do?

What contracts does Vermont Department of Mental Health award?

How do I do business with Vermont Department of Mental Health?

Who are the top contractors for Vermont Department of Mental Health?

Where is Vermont Department of Mental Health located?