Transitional Housing Program

2.1.1. The selected Vendor must provide transitional housing services for 92 eligible individuals transitioning from New Hampshire Hospital (NHH) or a Designated Receiving Facility (DRF) into the community, including: 2.1.1.1. Required services for 40 individuals residing in transitional housing on the grounds of the Governor Hugh Gallen State Office Park Campus in Concord, New Hampshire; and 2.1.1.2. Transitional housing and required services for 52 individuals at housing owned or leased by the selected Vendor at locations within the state of New Hampshire to be proposed by the selected Vendor, subject to approval by the Department. 2.1.2. The selected Vendor must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the licensure and operation of a community residential program. No later than July 1, 2026, the selected Vendor must complete and maintain certification and licensure in accordance with NH Administrative Rule He-M 1000, Housing, Part 1002, Certification Standards for Behavioral Health Community Residences (hereinafter referred to as HeM 1000, Part 1002), and NH Administrative Rule He-P 800, Residential Care and Health Facility Rules, Part 814, Community Residences at the Residential Care and Supported Residential Care Level (hereinafter referred to as He-P 800, Part 814). 2.1.3. The selected Vendor must provide written processes for referrals, admissions, evaluations and discharges to the Department for approval no later than 30 calendar days from the contract effective date. 2.1.3.1. The selected Vendor must serve individuals referred from NHH, DRFs, or Community Mental Health Providers (CMHPs) who: 2.1.3.1.1. Have a severe mental illness (SMI) or severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and meet eligibility for community mental health services at a community mental health program, as defined in He-M 400, Part 401; 2.1.3.1.2. Require extensive support and rehabilitation to successfully transition from NHH or a DRF before moving to a less restrictive alternative in the individual’s community of choice; and 2.1.3.1.3. Have been determined to no longer require the level of care provided by NHH or a DRF. 2.1.4. Transitional Housing Program 2.1.4.1. The selected Vendor must operate a Transitional Housing Program (THP) twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for the supervision of individuals, who are: 2.1.4.1.1. 18 years of age or older; and 2.1.4.1.2. Eligible for community mental health services in accordance with New Hampshire Administrative Rule Chapter He-M 400, Community Mental Health, Part 401, Eligibility Determination and Individual Service Planning (hereinafter referred to as He-M 400, Part 401). 2.1.4.2. The selected Vendor must operate THPs that provide housing and rehabilitative mental health services and supports for individuals ensuring: 2.1.4.2.1. Services are available to individuals regardless of their ability to pay; and 2.1.4.2.2. No more than five (5) percent of bed days are for services are provided to individuals without insurance.