Description
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is planning to procure Therapeutic Day Services for children, youth, and families with serious emotional disturbances. The service will be community‑based, offering structured therapeutic programming across various schedules (full‑day, partial‑day, after‑school, weekend, and school‑vacation periods). The solicitation is still in the “intent to publish” stage, with an online listening session slated for May 4 2026 and the formal RFR expected in early January 2027.
• Scope: Provide therapeutic day‑program services (social, vocational, emotional skill development) for youth with SED.
• Delivery: Flexible scheduling options, potentially full‑day to weekend sessions, requiring qualified behavioral‑health providers.
• Procurement timeline: Pre‑bid listening session (May 4 2026) → Intent posting (April 13 2026) → Formal solicitation (January 2027) → Bid opening (Feb 26 2027).
• Contact: Elizabeth Welch (info contact) for questions and coordination.
• No budget, award date, or contract length disclosed at this stage.