Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Community-Based Support Groups in Washington County

Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program (Oregon) is seeking a qualified provider to deliver community-based support groups for residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, with responses to the Letter of Interest due October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Prospective providers must demonstrate at least two years of experience working with Washington County residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and two years of experience providing evidence-based co-occurring groups in Washington County. Support groups must be conducted by individuals with lived substance use and mental health disorder experience and must follow evidence-based or promising practices.

The scope requires organizing and conducting a minimum of 5 support groups per week across major population centers and rural locations in Washington County, serving a minimum of 1,000 participants annually. The contract term runs from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032, with annual contract terms and a five-year renewal option subject to availability of funds.

Washington County does not guarantee equal funding for each contractor; amounts will be based on services provided, utilization, capacity to deliver services, and negotiated budget. Required insurance includes General Liability ($500,000), Worker's Compensation, Automobile Liability with additional insured endorsement ($1,000,000 / $2,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 / $3,000,000), Cyber-Security Insurance, and Sexual Abuse & Molestation Liability ($3,000,000 when providing services to vulnerable populations). Responses must be submitted electronically through the Washington County procurement portal. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contractor selection is anticipated October 16, 2026. All Letter of Interest respondents will be notified regarding qualifications and any subsequent RFP process.