Description
The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency is seeking vendors to provide Mental Health Diversion Housing for adult men and women. The selected contractors will provide housing for individuals identified to qualify for pre-trial jail felony and misdemeanor mental health diversion services. The housing provided must meet the individual needs for successfully managing mental health symptoms and help them to successfully live in the community. The contract is expected to be active from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing licensed board and care, Adult Residential Facility (ARF), and Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) beds
• Providing unlicensed recovery support homes with experience in housing individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Meeting all licensing, permits, and alcohol-free housing facility requirements
• Allowing clients to take their own medications
• Providing a minimum of six licensed beds at any given time