Competitive Contracting Proposal For Emergency Services Peer Support Advocate Initiative

The Middlesex County Office of Human Services is seeking proposals through a competitive contracting process to establish a Peer Support Advocate Initiative aimed at enhancing support services for individuals presenting at psychiatric emergency settings within Middlesex County. The contract, managed by the Department of Community Services in New Jersey, is designed to allocate between $500,000 and $1,500,000 to qualified vendors capable of delivering peer support services that improve consumer outcomes and provide additional assistance during mental health crises. The solicitation, identified as CC-24-922, was posted on October 23, 2024, with a response deadline of November 13, 2024, and is open to organizations that meet the specified criteria. The initiative emphasizes integrating Peer Support Advocates into emergency mental health services to foster recovery, reduce hospitalization rates, and promote community-based support. Interested vendors can find more details and submit proposals through the designated procurement portal. The primary contact for this solicitation is Thuy Bozzett, reachable via email or phone, who can provide further guidance on the application process and project requirements. This contract aims to strengthen mental health crisis response by leveraging peer support, ultimately improving the quality and accessibility of emergency mental health services across Middlesex County.