Behavioral Health Interim Housing Placement

The County is seeking proposals for an interim shelter model that provides time-limited stabilization through an interim housing program of approximately 90 to 120 days. The program must primarily serve adults and older adults (ages 18 and over) with Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or are transitioning from institutional settings. Proposers may also elect to serve additional populations as a program enhancement, including parents or families with minor children who meet the same eligibility criteria and adult couples seeking to be sheltered together. While not required, the ability to effectively incorporate these populations will be considered a competitive advantage during proposal evaluation. Additionally, the County encourages Proposers to consider incorporating a limited number of immediate-access nightly (e.g., drop-in) beds for individuals requiring urgent shelter placement. Although not a minimum program requirement, this capability will be evaluated as a program enhancement. Program design should reflect the unique needs of the population served, emphasize cost efficiency, and support the delivery of wrap-around or day services. The County is open to a range of facility configurations, including larger congregate settings, smaller-scale or single-family home–style environments, or other innovative models, provided the design promotes safety, stability, and effective service delivery. The County may fund one or multiple proposals, individually or in combination, to achieve a total capacity of up to 50 beds.