Description
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is seeking proposals for the Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) Pilot Tiny Homes Recovery Transitional Housing program. The program aims to provide recovery transitional housing for individuals with substance use disorders. The selected provider will be responsible for purchasing and operating a minimum of five tiny home units, with each unit accommodating at least two participants. The provider will also be required to provide wraparound supportive services, including case management, counseling, and vocational training. The program will operate for a minimum of ten years, and the provider will be responsible for ongoing operational costs. The BCC has allocated approximately $500,000 for this program, with a maximum award of $100,000 per tiny home unit.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Purchase and installation of tiny home units
• Provision of wraparound supportive services
• Operation of the program for a minimum of ten years
• Compliance with state and county reporting requirements
• Maintenance of on-site security and adherence to client rules and expectations
• Establishment of relationships with public safety personnel
• Notification of incidents and natural disasters to the CSD
Some of the key services and support components that funded programs must provide include:
• Recovery Support Services
• Clinical Treatment Services
• Case Management and Care Coordination
• Prevention and Education
• Family and Community Services
• Vocational and Social Support Services
• Recovery Community Engagement