Description
The County of Marin seeks a qualified organization to design, operate, and manage a peer‑led short‑term residential “Peer Respite” program for adults with serious mental illness and/or substance‑use disorders. The program must provide a homelike environment for 5‑12 participants, deliver 24/7 staffing, and bill Medi‑Cal for peer support services while also covering housing‑related costs.
• Target population: low‑income Medi‑Cal recipients or uninsured adults meeting SMHI/SMU criteria.
• Service model: “Housing First” short‑stay (14 days, extendable to 21 days), with peer‑led individual and group support, optional clinical services, food, transportation, and case‑management.
• Funding: Up to $450,000 annually for housing/operations plus up to $600,000 annual Medi‑Cal fee‑for‑service billing (total potential $1.05 M per year).
• Required staffing: Program Director must be a certified peer support specialist; at least two staff on‑site 24/7 (minimum one paid).
• Reporting: Daily census, monthly service reports, annual outcomes, and compliance with BHRS/SmartCare data requirements.