The City of Chicago (City), through the Department of Public Health (CDPH), is pleased to invite the submission of proposals for a community outreach and treatment provider for its Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program (NADP). NADP is a police-led diversion program that provides supportive interventions to individuals apprehended for drug possession. Through this funding opportunity, CDPH seeks to offer substance use treatment in lieu of prosecution for individuals arrested for possession of small amounts of an illicit substance as described in the Illinois Controlled Substance Act (e.g., 2 grams or less of heroin). 1 CDPH is issuing this RFP to fund the linkage to care component of this work, which will be conducted by a community outreach and treatment provider. CDPH also works closely with the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to ensure implementation fidelity and quality improvement
