Youth Recovery Community (YRC) Programs

Be Well Texas (BWTX), a state-funded program administered by UT Health San Antonio, is seeking a provider to deliver Youth Recovery Community (YRC) Programs across Texas through Request for Application (RFA) No. 745-26-BWA04. The project aims to increase long-term recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) for youth ages 13-21 by enhancing quality of life, resiliency, and social connections through Recovery Support Services (RSS) in metropolitan, rural, border, and tribal areas. Key deliverables include establishing effective linkages between community organizations, recovery support networks, SUD treatment programs, and Independent School Districts, with a focus on adopting recovery values, evidence-based practices, and utilizing a peer workforce. The evaluation process will score applications across three categories: Applicant Profile (10 points), Application for Funding (80 points), and Budget Justification (10 points), with proposals due by 5:00 PM CPT on August 14, 2025. Applicants must meet specific minimum requirements, including being a legal entity in Texas with a physical state address, having good standing with the IRS, never being debarred from federal/state assistance programs, and possessing a minimum of 2 years of substance use disorder service experience.

Respondents must be legal entities located in Texas, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The contract will operate from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with an estimated total available funding of $3,435,340.00 and individual award ranges between $150,000 and $215,000. Funding is provided through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant, with cost-reimbursable terms. Applicants are required to submit all documentation electronically through BWTX's Euna Portal, with a 10-page limit for the Application for Funding and supporting documents in PDF or Microsoft Word format. The program will require providers to develop comprehensive recovery support services, including social events, support groups, therapeutic activities, employment and housing assistance, and recovery coaching, with a focus on utilizing certified peer specialists and family partners to support youth in their recovery journey.