Peer to Peer

The Calvert County Health Department, Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA), is seeking a vendor to provide Peer to Peer services to individuals in Calvert County. Peer to Peer services are delivered by individuals with lived experience in behavioral health recovery, known as Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). The services will be provided in various settings, including community outreach, working with first responders, and connecting individuals to formal treatment services. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing one-on-one peer support meetings, peer support groups, and other activities that reduce isolation and support recovery. • The vendor must have at least 3 years of experience providing behavioral health peer support services to high-risk populations and adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. • The vendor must employ a Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS) to supervise all staff employed through this award. • The vendor must demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to provide high-quality services to diverse communities in Calvert County. • The vendor must have a strong commitment to providing culturally competent, high-quality services to eligible consumers within diverse communities in Calvert County. • The vendor must have knowledge of Calvert County's public behavioral health system and the target population outlined in this RFP.