Universal Mental Health/Substance Use/Resilience Screenings for school-aged youth

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered DPHHS-RFI-2022-0408 seeking comprehensive input on developing and implementing Universal Mental Health, Substance Use, and Resilience Screenings for school-aged youth. The RFI, posted on March 8, 2022, calls for potential vendors to provide detailed information about their capabilities, methodologies, and potential solutions for implementing screening programs across school settings. The primary objective is to gather insights into comprehensive screening approaches that can identify mental health risks, substance use challenges, and youth resilience indicators. Interested parties are required to submit their detailed responses by April 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM MDT, with April Pfeiffer serving as the primary contact. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes related to mental health services, including addiction prevention, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mental health counseling, and associated social services.

While the RFI does not specify specific set-aside designations or organizational restrictions, it appears broadly open to a wide range of mental health service providers, technology vendors, educational consultants, and screening solution developers. The document does not disclose incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific budget allocations for the potential screening program. No precise award values or budget ranges are currently outlined in the available documentation. The primary focus seems to be on gathering market intelligence and understanding potential approaches to implementing universal screening mechanisms for youth mental health and substance use challenges. Respondents should anticipate providing comprehensive details about their screening methodologies, technological capabilities, implementation strategies, data privacy considerations, and potential integration approaches for school-based mental health assessment programs.