RFP-OCDMH-SH-14 - Supported Housing Beds (Psychiatric Ctr/Comm. Hospital discharges)

Summary of Specifications:
The Orange County Department of Mental Health (OCDMH) announces this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and operation of the following: • Exhibit 1: 12 units of Supported Housing developed through this award are designated for individuals with serious mental Illness as defined on Attachment A and who meet at least one of the following high need eligibility criteria: o Individuals with a serious mental illness who are residents of NYS OMH Psychiatric Center (PCs) or residents of OMH-operated residential programs. This is the priority population for which these housing resources are targeted, OR o Individuals with a serious mental illness who are being discharged from an Article 28 hospital or Article 31 hospital and in need of Supported Housing or for whom housing would assist in a state hospital diversion. o There are no limits on the number of units (up to 12) an agency may request.