Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified organizations to provide culturally‑responsive early‑intervention mental‑health services to Spanish‑speaking, Indigenous‑language‑speaking, LGBTQ+ youth and their families, as well as other underserved populations in the southern part of the county and the Pajaro Valley. The work includes community outreach, initial mental‑health assessments, brief interventions, referrals to more intensive services, and parent/caregiver education. Organizations must demonstrate experience with at least one of the three focus areas and may be selected for multiple areas. • Provide early‑intervention mental‑health assessments and brief interventions for children and youth (0‑25) • Deliver culturally and linguistically tailored services in Spanish, Indigenous languages, and LGBTQ+‑affirming formats • Offer parent/caregiver education and support to strengthen family resilience • Conduct community outreach and linkage to substance‑use and mental‑health treatment services • Collect, report, and analyze program data for quality‑improvement and compliance • Submit qualifications by Dec 4 2026; pre‑bid briefings on Oct 26 (online) and Nov 5 (in‑person, both non‑mandatory)