Through this RFP, NYS OMH will make funds available for the implementation of 5 Critical Time Intervention Teams in NYS as outlined in Section 4.3.1, serving individuals who are at least 18 years old (see section 1.2 for exception of “young adults”). Applicants can apply for any number of teams, however, separate applications must be provided for each region. Applicants with the highest RFP score(s) will be awarded a CTI Team within each geographic area and catchment areas based on partnerships with hospitals. The applicant must demonstrate its capacity to provide services to individuals who meet the target population: 1. Individuals who are at least age 18 years old (*see “young adult” exception below); 2. Individuals with complex mental health conditions, including co- occurring substance use, medical conditions, or co-occurring Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) for agencies who have the experience and knowledge to serve this population; and 3. Individuals who would benefit from an intervention during a critical transition in care, including but not limited to: a. Individuals being discharged from an inpatient psychiatric hospital, who have had long-stay admissions or multiple admissions.
