California’s Contra Costa County Issues RFP For Behavioral Health Peer Engagement & Leadership Program

On November 7, 2024, Contra Costa Behavioral Health (CCBH) in California released a request for proposals (RFP 2411-852) for a new Peer Engagement and Leadership Program. The selected independent, community-based contractor will train and support behavioral health peer workers and promote their integration into the county’s behavioral health system of care. Proposals are due by December 2, 2024.

The Peer Engagement and Leadership Program will equip behavioral health peers with training and support to foster individual and collective self-advocacy in the peer community. The program’s diverse pool of peers will offer representation at public meetings . . .