OMH is a seeking proposal from a trusted, culturally grounded non-profit organization with significant history providing services to Bronx residents or significant knowledge of the needs of the Bronx community to operate a Wellness Center at Bronx Psychiatric Center. As envisioned, this Wellness Center will bolster access to wellness services, community activities, skills development, personal enrichment, and other services and supports across the lifespan by incorporating the principles of community engagement and a sense of belonging. Arts, culture and integrative wellness services have become widely accepted and are supported by these themes and strategies: • Importance of holistic and integrative health practices and the need for a wide range of therapeutic and recreational activities – based on the strong belief that the pathways to support and healing come in many forms • Supportive and therapeutic environment – the physical environment itself is integral to fostering positive health outcomes • Creating an atmosphere where the people involved in the BPC Wellness Center feel secure, welcomed, and informed is also a critical catalyst for wellness and healing • Meeting people “where they are” is also critical: ensuring accessibility, broader community engagement (such as outreach, satellite offices, mobile services) is part of the overall long-term plan.
