Blended Respite Model Coordination (Clinical + Peer Support)

The contract establishes a blended respite model that integrates licensed clinical staff with peer support specialists to deliver coordinated, person-centered care, requiring joint care planning and strict adherence to both clinical licensure and peer specialist certification standards. It mandates interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between clinical and peer-led services to meet the complex needs of individuals in respite settings. The model emphasizes dual compliance, meaning all providers must maintain active credentials within their respective domains while operating under unified protocols and documentation requirements. This subcontract, under the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s DMH08 statewide initiative, is focused on service delivery within the 01581 area and is governed by NAICS code 621498 for other ambulatory health care services. With a response deadline of March 31, 2027, the solicitation is open to entities capable of operationalizing this specialized hybrid care framework. The arrangement requires robust systems for staff coordination, fidelity to both clinical and peer support methodologies, and an infrastructure capable of supporting integrated service delivery under state oversight without a specified set-aside classification.