Prevention and Early Intervention Transitional Age Youth (Age 16-25) Peer-To-Peer Services

Program Goals PEI TAY Peer-to-Peer Program - Primary PROGRAM goals are to reduce risk factors and improve protective factors for TAY population (16-25 years-old) in Riverside County in order to reduce the risk of developing mental health problems and to increase resiliency through skill development. PROGRAM will provide services in culturally appropriate settings, incorporating the needs of the target population. Activities will be situated in de-stigmatizing locations to increase the likelihood of TAY accessing those activities. This will include settings where TAY go who are at high risk of developing mental health problems. The setting(s) for service delivery will not be a traditional mental health setting and will assist participants in feeling comfortable seeking services from staff that are knowledgeable and capable of identifying needs and solutions for TAY. The AWARDED BIDDER(s) are expected to utilize targeted outreach to engage TAY by working within the community and collaborating with schools including local high schools, colleges and universities, community based organizations, non-profit organizations, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, youth recreation services, and other individuals, groups, and/or services that have the trust of and connection with this population. Offer people with psychiatric disabilities opportunities for self-help, volunteerism in the community, mentoring and mutual support. Target Population The priority population to be served is TAY, 16-25 years-old, who meet the following criteria: TAY who: Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning; Are currently in or have been in the foster care system; Are transitioning into college; and/or Are runaway or homeless Geographical Locations As noted above, RUHS-BH seeks for this PROGRAM to be provided in all three regions of the County. PROGRAM will be provided in culturally appropriate settings, incorporating the needs of the target population. BIDDERS will describe specific ways in which they will support each area of the County. This will include the physical location(s) (addresses) from which services will be provided in each region. This may include multiple locations in order to address access issues for PROGRAM participants. This will include identifying opportunities for partnerships and collaboration within communities. These partnerships will result in leveraging opportunities, e.g., space. Western Region The Western region services areas including Arlanza, Casablanca, Eastside Riverside, Jurupa Valley, and Moreno Valley. The goal is to provide accessibility to as many areas in the Western region as possible. Mid-County Region The Mid-County region services areas including Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Mead Valley, Nuevo, Perris, Romoland, San Jacinto, and Wildomar. The goal is to provide accessibility to as many areas in the Mid-County region as possible. Desert Region The Desert region services areas include Banning, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Mecca, North Shore, Palm Springs, Thermal, and Thousand Palms. The goal is to provide accessibility to as many areas in the Desert region as possible. Bidder(s) proposing to provide services in more than one region are required to submit separate cost proposal by region. In addition, provide a description of the difference in services and/or staffing between the different regions (if any) that address the unique needs of the geographic areas described. This will include identifying opportunities for partnerships and collaboration within communities. These partnerships will result in leveraging opportunities, e.g., space. BIDDERS will describe specific ways in which they will support the proposed PROGRAM in each area of the County. This will include the physical location(s) (addresses) from which PROGRAM staff will receive personnel support in each region. Program Description RUHS-BH is seeking to offer peer-to-peer services for the TAY population (16-25 years-old) as described in Section 1.3. AWARDED BIDDER(s) are expected to work cooperatively with RUHS-BH and community-based organizations to comprehensively address the needs of the population described in Section 1.4. Services to this population should be planned and delivered to ensure access to the targeted areas described in Section 1.5. For more information regarding this RFP, please download the RFP documents found at PublicPurchase.com