Description
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking proposals for the operation of secure treatment for adult civilly-committed persons pursuant to MGL 123, Section 35. The selected vendors will provide assessment, admission, treatment, and discharge planning in an environment conducive to treatment in an involuntary setting. Vendors will also provide affirmative referral and connection to community-based treatment and supports. The treatment facilities must provide structured programming 7 days per week, 24 hours a day, and must have staff available Monday through Friday to receive calls for admission during court hours. The program must have a 24-Hour Diversionary Withdrawal Management Service (WMS) license or approval, Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) license or approval, and the ability to directly provide or provide access to all forms of Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT).
Some key requirements for the program include:
• Admission/Orientation: Program must have staff available Monday through Friday to receive calls for admission during court hours.
• Development of Individual Treatment/Service Plans: Each client will have a comprehensive individualized service plan that is developed based on information gathered during the admission and evaluation process.
• Medical and Psychiatric Services: The vendor shall provide on-site psychiatric services that provide comprehensive medical and psychological screening within 24 hours.
• Counseling and Education Services: Counseling and education services must be sensitive and appropriate to the Section 35 population.
• Discharge, Continuing Care, and Active Referrals: The program must provide discharge planning, continuing care, and active referrals to community-based treatment and supports.