The treatment provider who is awarded a lease pursuant to this RFQ will be required to provide mental health stabilization services as a condition of tenancy. The tenant must be able to secure and/or maintain licensure as a Residential Treatment Facility for adults, as well as a program certification for Triage – Involuntary Services. Any involuntary holds that occur in the facility can only be authorized under state statute RCW 10.31.110. These involuntary holds are initiated by a Peace Officer under the criminal code. Voluntary placement in the facility is not prohibited and is strongly encouraged, even after an initial involuntary hold. The County seeks a tenant who can imbue and demonstrate a recovery model environment, guided in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) ten fundamental components of recovery. The facility environment should be welcoming and supportive with a focus on individualized responses to resident patients.
