Description
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking applications from eligible entities to deliver evidence-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs throughout Florida. The goal is to strengthen recovery, reduce relapse and recidivism, and ensure continuity of care for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The target population is adults 18 years of age or older who meet the criteria for a diagnosis of moderate or severe OUD. The application must include a detailed description of the project/program being proposed, including needs assessment, proposed activities, staffing plan, and budget.
• The application must demonstrate the applicant's experience with providing similar services and capabilities to perform the scope and types of tasks required by the Department.
• The application must include a comprehensive proposal that clearly identifies the evidence-based and promising practices to guide the program's project description and narrative.
• The applicant must provide a detailed description of the Mobile Unit that will be utilized for the program and the locations where the Mobile Unit will be utilized.
• The applicant must propose an estimated number of individuals to be served and the cost per individual to be served through the proposed projects.
• The applicant must describe how they will implement or strengthen billing systems, eligibility screening, co-pay/sliding fee structures, and benefits enrollment assistance to maximize revenues through third-party benefits programs.