Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission is seeking an experienced Contractor to work with Clients and Consumers to enhance statewide and local level participation, voice, and empowerment through advocacy, training and education, and outreach and engagement efforts. The goal of this Request for Proposal is to increase the representation and involvement of Clients and Consumers in development and implementation of statewide and local mental health programs, policies, and legislation. The statewide contractor will conduct statewide and local level activities that advocate for the critical mental and behavioral health needs of the Population. The Contractor will be responsible to represent the needs of the Population through state-level advocacy, representation, and policy engagement. The Contractor will work in conjunction with local level entities, where applicable, which serve the Population to conduct training and outreach activities, and advocacy meetings at the local level. Effective implementation of this contract will require regular reporting, meetings, and updates between the Contractor and the Commission Staff.
