Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services Available in Community Health Centers, Public Health Centers, and Other Safety Net Clinics

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is offering interested agencies and partnering agencies the opportunity to request funding to increase access to behavioral health services for the following target populations:

• Veterans, military personnel and their families, who may be struggling with or at risk of mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and associated health problems.

The two types of program areas and corresponding award levels included in this RFP are described below. Applicants may apply for funds in more than one program area.

For veterans, military personnel and their families:

1. The health department will award funds that will allow agencies to build or greatly enhance their capacity and expertise in meeting the needs of veterans and their families. Funding available for each major grant is up to $100,000 annually.
   
   
2. In order to test service strategies, help build a better understanding of service gaps for veterans and their families, and add capacity to existing programs, the health department will also fund pilot service delivery locations and strategies on a smaller scale. Funding available for pilot programs is up to $85,000 annually. After two years, pilot contracts will be renewed, expanded, or allowed to lapse depending on outcomes.