Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center Start-Up And Sustainability Funding

The Baltimore County, Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health is seeking proposals for the development and operation of a Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (BHCSC) in Baltimore County. The BHCSC will provide an easily accessible, non-stigmatizing space for the de-escalation and short-term treatment of behavioral health crises outside of a hospital or criminal justice setting. The selected organization will receive grant funding to support start-up and sustainability costs. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Providing a multidisciplinary team of medical/behavioral health professionals and peer recovery specialists • Offering support for individuals experiencing a crisis, with the option to remain in the BHCSC for up to 24 hours • Initiating, continuing, or referring individuals to longer-term mental health and/or substance-use treatment • Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and execution of a Business Associate Agreement • Providing verification of insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance The proposal should include a technical proposal, price proposal, and various attachments, such as a procurement affidavit, first source hiring agreement, and certificate of insurance.