The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to Columbia River Mental Health Services for the expansion of mobile health services in Clark County. The contract aims to provide medical and behavioral health services to unhoused individuals, with a focus on care coordination, outreach, and training. The services will be provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including a physician assistant, case manager, and peer support specialist. The contract has a total value of $1,199,291.43 and will run for two years, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. Key deliverables include hosting behavioral and medical clinics, providing on-site consultation and critical incident debriefing, and coordinating referrals to higher levels of care. The contract also includes provisions for training and equipment, as well as incidentals and administrative costs. Some of the key points of this contract include:
• Expansion of mobile health services in Clark County
• Provision of medical and behavioral health services to unhoused individuals
• Care coordination, outreach, and training
• Team of healthcare professionals, including physician assistant, case manager, and peer support specialist
• Total contract value of $1,199,291.43
• Two-year contract term with option to renew for up to three additional years