School-based Mental Health Services RFP

The Barrow County School District (BCSS) is seeking qualified mental‑health service providers to deliver short‑term, solution‑focused counseling and crisis support to students in grades 6‑12 across its schools. The contract will be awarded on a reimbursement basis for a two‑year term, with the possibility of multiple awardees based on capacity, geography, pricing, and expertise. Providers must be licensed in Georgia, demonstrate experience with school‑aged youth, and be able to manage high volumes of referrals while complying with FERPA and HIPAA documentation standards. • Provide on‑site individual and group counseling for grades 6‑12, plus crisis and risk‑assessment services. • Must have Georgia mental‑health licensure, evidence‑based, trauma‑informed practice experience, and sufficient staffing to serve multiple schools. • Submit a detailed proposal (organization background, services, staffing, capacity, collaboration, evaluation, and cost) by July 10 2026; award decision expected by July 30 2026; contract runs until June 30 2028.