Ohio To Expand First Episode Psychosis Programs, Contract Awards Pending

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is expanding the state’s first episode psychosis (FEP) programs. On May 30, 2014, OhioMHAS and the Bureau of Children and Families released a request for proposals (RFP MHA14202) seeking proposals from non-profit provider organizations seeking to expand or implement services for youth and young adults between the age of 15 and 25 who have experienced a first psychotic episode. Proposals were due by June 16, 2014. OhioMHAS plans to fund two programs/areas of the state for approximately $382,000 each, for up to two years. The funding . . .