22/0163 - Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Harris County Office of County Administration (ARPA LFRF)

This contract is for the provision of behavioral health services to Harris County residents, with a focus on mitigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral health. The contract is funded by an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant and has a total value of $14,323,123. The contract is divided into three main areas: behavioral health workforce programs, counseling for youth and families, and substance use disorder treatment. The contract has been awarded to 11 vendors, each providing different services. The contract term is from January 31, 2023, to August 31, 2026. • Behavioral health workforce programs: Enhance behavioral health educational tracks & develop a pipeline to increase the number of culturally- and linguistically-competent behavioral health providers • Counseling for youth & families: Expand behavioral healthcare services in socially vulnerable schools and/or neighborhoods for youth and their families • Substance use disorder: Support overdose prevention initiatives and expand access to treatment • The contract has a total of 11 vendors, each with a specific award amount • The contract is subject to execution of agreements, and if any of the vendors and Harris County are unable to agree to an executable contract, Harris County reserves the right to negotiate with other proposers.