Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for At-Risk Youth

San Diego County is seeking qualified providers to deliver outpatient specialty mental health services to youth up to age 21 who are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation. The services must include individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and care coordination, all tailored to meet the complex psychological and social needs of this vulnerable population. Providers must be prepared to integrate evidence-based practices and ensure culturally competent, client-centered support within the San Diego community. This subcontract opportunity is open for responses until August 19, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 621420 for outpatient mental health services. The contract is aimed at strengthening the existing network of behavioral health resources, with all services required to be delivered in an outpatient setting. While no set-aside designation is specified, interested entities must be capable of meeting the state and local standards for behavioral health delivery, ensuring seamless collaboration with existing child protection and social service systems in San Diego County.