Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the newly planned Engagement Center to be located in Macomb County. This RFP seeks a LARA licensed substance use disorder treatment provider that is interested in providing staffing for The Engagement Center, which will provide services to actively using/intoxicated adults (18 years and older). This program will operate on a 24/7 basis, 365 days/year, with a potential census of up to 12 individuals. The focus of this RFP is the operation of an Engagement Center for persons with substance use disorders who are actively using to encourage engagement in MCOSA funded treatment and recovery services, regardless of race, national origin, religion, or handicap.
An Engagement Center is defined as an alternative to Hospital Emergency Room Care and is intended for those who require observation for safety in an appropriate setting which would involve active linkage to recovery community organizations, recovery coaches, and treatment referrals. The Engagement Center is a welcoming environment that is non-judgmental and non-confrontational. It functions as a crisis management program that also provides some harm reduction. It operates as a short-term intervention with a targeted stay of 23 hours. The program offers needed respite for individuals experiencing a crisis due to their use of alcohol and/or drugs. Individuals are given a safe place to stay, peers to speak to about their current situation, complete a recovery plan, and are encouraged to connect to treatment services, primary care, and other human service agencies. Individuals can be in any stage of change, and while engagement is a primary focus, it is not required. Individuals who wish to access services receive a “warm handoff” to a treatment provider.
