San Diego County Awards $46 Million Outpatient Mental Health Services Contract To Mental Health Systems, Inc.

On January 1, 2014, Mental Health Systems, Inc. started a $46 million contract with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency to provide adult outpatient mental health services in wellness recovery centers located in the North Coastal and North Inland regions. The contract runs through June 30, 2014, followed by six one-year renewal options for a maximum contract term running through June 30, 2019. Reimbursement is on a cost basis.

The county released the request for proposals (RFP 5798) on September 18, 2013, with proposals due by October 31, 2013. The county sought services for Short-Doyle . . .