Peer Respite Care Program Operations

The Peer Respite Care Program Operations contract seeks subcontractors to deliver specialized respite services led by certified peer support specialists who have personal experience with mental health recovery. These services are centered on peer-led wellness planning, recovery coaching, and community integration, emphasizing holistic, person-centered approaches that empower individuals through shared lived experience rather than clinical intervention alone. The program operates under NAICS code 621420 and is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health through its statewide office, with all services required to be performed at a designated location in 01581. The contract is open for proposal submissions with a deadline of March 31, 2027, and is structured as a subcontract under the state’s procurement framework. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the emphasis is on engaging providers with demonstrated expertise in peer support models within mental health recovery systems. Interested parties must align their service delivery with the state’s goals of reducing institutional dependency, enhancing community-based recovery pathways, and ensuring services are accessible, culturally competent, and rooted in the principles of peer-led care. Participation requires the ability to implement evidence-informed peer practices, maintain certification standards, and collaborate with broader behavioral health networks across Massachusetts.