Mental Health Referral Services

The vendor is required to provide that mental health referral services care coordination program for students, staff, and families in need of mental health or substance use treatment providers.
- Provide insurance navigation of all private health maintenance organization (HMO) and preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance plans and sliding scale, low-fee, or free services for families without insurance.
- Provide support to students, staff, and families in need accessing mental health services through public insurance processes.
- A health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) and family educational rights and privacy act (FERPA)-compliant parent release form and an interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the school district, the provider, and the care coordinator.
- Verify insurance coverage and eligibility based on the individual's insurance plan and specific requirements.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding education, privacy, technology, and data protection.
- The contractor shall facilitate referrals to providers for therapy and advanced care pathways including:
• Outpatient and intensive outpatient
• Substance use treatment centers
• Psychiatry
• Residential care
• Inpatient services
• Medical detox
• Rehabilitation
• Hospitalization
• Stabilization
• Crisis intervention
- The mental health and behavioral needs of students by improving access to appropriate care and support services.
- The project focuses on students who are newly diagnosed with a mental illness or substance use disorder, as well as those exhibiting evidence of severe emotional disturbance.
- The objective is to mitigate the long-term, degenerative effects of these conditions by providing early and effective interventions.
- The department’s goal is to improve and increase access to mental health services for students by removing barriers to care, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive academically and socially.
- The department looks to establish an easy referral program for school personnel who identify students in need of additional services beyond the school's services.
- The department is committed to addressing the mental health and behavioral needs of students across the state.
- The department recognizes the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among students and the critical need for timely and effective interventions and has initiated a comprehensive project aimed at improving access to mental health services for students.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Mandatory/Non-Mandatory Pre-bid/Pre-Proposal Date: NA
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 24, 2025