Short Term Transitional Residence Kings County

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking Request for Proposals (RFPs) from not-for-profit organizations with experience in operating a licensed, mental health housing program, to develop and operate a nine (9) unit Short-Term Transitional Residence (STTR) for street homeless adults who need additional support to strengthen the skills needed to move to more independent housing. The individuals may have a mental illness diagnosis, a substance use disorder, physical health care needs, or a combination of all three. Mental health or other diagnostic criteria not required to access housing through this initiative. OMH intends to award one program in Kings County.

The Short-Term Transitional Residence is intended to provide a home-like environment. The program will offer supports and skills training in a comfortable, safe, and recovery-oriented environment. Private bedrooms are ideal, but no more than two people may share a room. Ample kitchen, dining and living space must be provided in order to facilitate skill building, group activities, and recreational opportunities.

Individuals who are admitted to this program must be connected to community supports to facilitate the transition back to the community and a more independent housing setting. These supports should include a Safe Options Support (SOS) Team, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, Intensive and Sustained Engagement (INSET) Teams, Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) Team, or Shelter Partnered Assertive Community Treatment (SPACT) Team. The Teams will work closely with the transitional housing residences to ensure that individuals are able to move to a more independent housing setting within 60 days or less.

Although this is an unlicensed program model, the design is expected to provide adequate living and program space for individuals and staff without overcrowding. In addition, the residence will be required to be handicapped accessible, and have fire safety protection. The specific requirements will be shared with the agencies selected to develop the transitional residences. OMH may consider licensing these programs in the future.

Both capital funding for the development of the project and operating funding will be available to the selected applicant. Capital project costs will be developed by the selected applicants and the OMH Bureau of Housing Development and Support after analysis of the project. The issuance of a capital contract and operating contract will be subject to the approval of the Division of Budget (DOB) and Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Agencies who do not require capital may apply for operating funding only.

Notice: Notification of intent to apply should be made to the Local Governmental Unit (county director of community services) for each county to be served under the program application, as defined in Section 41 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law.

The full RFP can be found at: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/

All applicants must be Prequalified by the due date/time of the RFP.

All applications/proposals must be submitted through the Statewide Financial System.