Telepsychiatry Services

Tuolumne County, a rural region in California with a population of about 55,000, is seeking Telepsychiatry services to support its Behavioral Health Department. This department provides extensive mental health and substance abuse services including 24/7 crisis intervention through the Crisis, Assessment & Intervention Program (CAIP), outpatient mental health treatments for all age groups, medication management, case and group therapies, as well as specialized outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs addressing dual diagnosis, perinatal care, adolescent interventions, and court-mandated treatments. Due to ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining psychiatric prescribers locally, the county intends to utilize telepsychiatry to ensure these critical services remain accessible. The contract solicitation, titled "Telepsychiatry Services" (RFP-2025-0116), was posted on April 10, 2026, with a response deadline of May 16, 2026. The office overseeing the contract is based in Sonora, California, under the Behavioral Health Department of the county administration. Points of contact include a Senior Staff Services Analyst and the Deputy County Administrator, providing channels for communication and coordination. This solicitation reflects the county's commitment to leveraging remote psychiatric expertise to maintain continuous and comprehensive behavioral health services for its residents.