The City of Columbus, through its Public Health department, is seeking a vendor to deliver culturally‑sensitive, trauma‑responsive home and community‑based mental‑health therapy services for families, youth, and adults referred by the Neighborhood Social Services division. The contract is limited to $20,000, covering up to 20 families/individuals for a maximum of 12 free counseling sessions per family, with requirements for same‑day crisis appointments, multilingual resources (English, Spanish, Somali), monthly outcome reporting via REDCap, promotional material creation, and a closing educational session. The vendor must hold an active City of Columbus Contract Compliance Number, be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State, and not be debarred or suspended from any government contracts.
• Provide up to 12 counseling sessions per family (≈10‑12 sessions total) using evidence‑based modalities.
• Deliver services in‑home, community, or office settings; include crisis response within one week of referral and 48‑hour contact attempts.
• Manage all reporting, advertising, translation, and a final 2‑hour training for NSS staff, adhering to a strict $20,000 budget.