Mental Health Association of Neb Response.pdf

This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) from the State of Nebraska Department of Correctional Services on behalf of the Nebraska Board of Parole for Transitional Living Housing and Mental Health Programming for Parole clients. The RFQ seeks to select a qualified contractor to provide transitional living services, including housing support for adult parole clients who have been recently released from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The contract period will be two (2) years with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. The initial opening date for electronic proposals is March 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the estimated contract finalization period from April 8, 2022 to April 22, 2022. The target population is adults (19+ years) recently released from correctional services who are voluntarily seeking transitional housing and support.

The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA) has submitted a proposal for this RFQ, offering Transitional Living with Programming at their Honu Home location in Lincoln, Nebraska. The proposed service is a tier b transitional living program providing temporary housing, supportive services, and programming to facilitate transition to independent living. MHA will provide up to 15 beds, with services including peer support, supported employment, comprehensive benefits planning, and wellness recovery programs. The organization is a 501(c3) non-profit with CARF accreditation, established in 2001, and has extensive experience in peer-operated programs within the criminal justice system. The proposed program emphasizes recovery, human rights, informed choice, and respect, with a goal of helping individuals obtain safe, affordable housing and maintain independent living.