Certified Behavioral Health Clinics

The State of Delaware is seeking market information on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to gather information from experienced and qualified providers interested in operating a CCBHC within the targeted service areas. The CCBHC model provides comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated mental health and substance use disorder services. Vendors are invited to submit their capabilities and interests relative to this Request for Information (RFI). The response should include a cover letter, description of services and qualifications, and a detailed description of how the vendor could provide the goods and services outlined in the RFI. Some key points to consider include: • The CCBHC model was established by Congress under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014 • The model is designed to ensure access to high-quality, coordinated, comprehensive behavioral health services in a timely manner to individuals across the lifespan • The State of Delaware may reference the material submitted as indicative of industry capabilities and may use it to facilitate the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) or the establishment of standards and policies • Vendors should provide evidence of experience and success as a CCBHC in other states and experience providing each of the nine core services • Pricing information should be referred to III.E of Appendix A for budget needed to serve as a CCBHC