The OYS seeks the services of a community-based organization on Oahu to provide mentorship services that consist of multimodal interactions (individual, group, peer) and are rooted in Hawaiian culture and practices through surfing (ocean) and land activities (including physical and social activities) to youth who identify as LGBTQIA+, youth of Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent, and at-risk youth in need of mentorship and mental health support. The awarded CONTRACTOR shall form a partnership with the professional Mental Health Contractor designated by the STATE to refer youth and receive referrals. The combination of the mentorship services and professional mental health services will enhance the youth’s overall social-emotional health and wellbeing.
