FY26-OCP-OPIOID ABATEMENT-SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION MEDIA CAMPAIGN

The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a contractor to conduct a feasibility study for the potential creation of a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Washington, DC, under the auspices of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address the opioid crisis and expand access to timely, coordinated substance use disorder services through an urgent care model tailored to behavioral health needs. The study will evaluate operational, logistical, financial, and clinical components necessary to establish such a center, including site selection, staffing requirements, service protocols, funding mechanisms, and integration with existing community-based care systems. The project is forecasted under the FY26 Opioid Abatement Program and is targeted to align with prevention and intervention goals aimed at reducing opioid-related harms. While the solicitation has not yet been issued, the announcement suggests that qualified contractors will be expected to bring expertise in public health planning, behavioral health systems design, and urban healthcare delivery. The place of performance will be in Washington, DC, and the work is intended to inform future policy and funding decisions by the Department of Behavioral Health, with outcomes expected to directly support the implementation of actionable, community-driven solutions to the substance use epidemic.