DJJ- High Acuity Mental Health Treatment Model

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice, is seeking information to inform the planning, development, and delivery of high-acuity mental health treatment services for juveniles. The department is looking for input on the design and implementation of a secure residential treatment facility that can provide inpatient psychiatric care and behavioral modification services for high-acuity youth. The facility is expected to have a capacity of 16 beds, with 8 beds for psychiatric care and 8 beds for stabilization and assessment. The department is also seeking information on the proposed service delivery model, partnership structure, and accountability measures. Some key points to consider include: • Evidence-based practices for high acuity behavioral health services • Demonstrated expertise and operational capacity • Cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability • Proposed service delivery model • Partnership structure and accountability measures • Plans for data collection, performance metrics, and outcome evaluation • Timelines for construction and/or delivery of services