Access and Linkage

The County of Butte is soliciting a firm to provide Access and Linkage Services to Behavioral Health Services Act eligible individuals. The services should include screening, assessment, referral, and navigation to connect people to treatment. The contract will be valid for one year with the option to renew for up to five years. The respondent should have experience in providing Access and Linkage services and knowledge of correlating BHSA requirements. The proposal should include a cover letter, table of contents, experience summary, respondent capabilities, cost, and draft scope of work. Key points to consider: • The respondent should have experience in providing Access and Linkage services to BHSA eligible populations. • The services should be available 7 days a week, 5 hours a day. • The respondent should outline their ability to address adverse outcomes such as suicide, incarceration, and homelessness. • The respondent should provide a plan for reducing disparities and advancing equity. • The respondent should describe their approach to providing culturally competent client services. • The respondent should outline their experience in working with similar agencies and populations. • The respondent should provide a comprehensive list of references, including municipalities or government agencies where similar services were performed.