
DEEL is seeking submissions from qualified Telehealth Service Providers to support the mental wellbeing of students and youth
DEEL is accepting applications for the 2024 Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks information from qualified telehealth service providers to support the mental well-being of our diverse student population. Our goal is to identify services that are culturally specific and responsive and tailored to meet the unique needs of our community. This RFI is intended to gather information to assist in developing a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future. The RFI is open for submissions Wednesday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or an obligation to issue a future RFP. Responses to this RFI will be used to inform our decision-making process regarding issuing a future RFP for telehealth services for Seattle youth up to age 24. DEEL’s review of RFI responses will focus on identifying potential vendors who meet identified the criteria and objectives outlined in the RFI Overview.
This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or an obligation to issue a future RFP. Responses to this RFI will be used to inform our decision-making process regarding issuing a future RFP for telehealth services for Seattle youth up to age 24. DEEL’s review of RFI responses will focus on identifying potential vendors who meet identified the criteria and objectives outlined in the RFI Overview.
Background
DEEL is implementing student mental health services to expand supports at Seattle Public Schools (SPS). These supports prioritize mental health services including, but not limited to, school-based mental health counselors and culturally specific and responsive programming from community-based organizations.
There is critical gap in service for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students in receiving effective, healing-centered, culturally specific and responsive mental health supports. DEEL and SPS serve a diverse population of students and youth from various cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to providing equitable health services that respect and honor the cultural identities of our community members.
Telehealth services should be accessible, inclusive, and adaptable to the needs of all students, especially those who may face barriers to accessing mental health services.
Interested?
To learn more and apply visit: Telehealth Services for Students & Youth – Education | seattle.gov
The application process and all supporting materials can be located on this webpage.
Due Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Pacific
Please note: Changes to the funding process and timeline may occur. DEEL will not provide individual notice of changes, and applicants are responsible for regularly checking our Funding Opportunities web page for technical assistance information, updates, clarifications, or amendments.
Language Assistance
Do you need an interpreter? Do you need documents translated? Language assistance is available! Contact DEELfunding@seattle.gov or (206) 386-1050.
Contact
For Questions related to the Telehealth for Students & Youth RFI:
- Prospective applicants can submit questions about this RFI via email to DEELFunding@seattle.gov and include “Question: Telehealth Services for Students and Youth RFI” in the subject line. Please allow three (3) business days for answers to submitted questions.
The City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning’s mission is to transform the lives of Seattle children, youth, and families through strategic investments in education. www.seattle.gov/education
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