Description
The County of Marin is seeking a qualified organization to design, develop, and operate a peer‑led short‑term residential “Peer Respite” program for adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The program will provide a homelike setting with 24/7 staffing for 5–12 participants, offering peer support, recovery groups, and optional clinical services, and will be funded through a combination of Behavioral Health Services Act housing dollars and Medi‑Cal fee‑for‑service reimbursement.
• Capacity of 5‑12 participants, stays up to 14 days (extendable to 21 days).
• Must be peer‑led; Program Director and on‑site staff must be certified Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialists.
• Funding includes up to $450,000 annually for housing/operations and up to $600,000 annually for Medi‑Cal billable services, with a total contract period of 30 months (Jan 1 2027 – Jun 30 2029).
• Requires daily census reporting, monthly service reports, and compliance with SmartCare EHR for Medi‑Cal billing.