Specifications include, but are not limited to: The objective of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to improve accessibility to and the array of local, high quality, community-based and residential mental health, substance use, and cooccurring treatment services of varying intensities to produce the best outcomes possible for youth and their families. Responses should clearly describe the proposed services and the expected outcomes of successful treatment intervention. Examples of positive outcome measures of effective treatment include increased stability in the child or youth’s home, school, and/or other settings; reduced problematic behavior; increased functional skill in various settings; absence of substance use and/or criminal activity; avoiding more intense or “deeper end” services; and for non-bed-based services, reducing episodes of acute care (inpatient hospitalization), crisis intervention utilization, and residential treatment.
