Mental Health Counseling Services / WPS

The City of Worcester, on behalf of Worcester Public Schools, issued an RFP for the provision of in‑person mental‑health counseling services to students from Pre‑K through 12 across 10‑15 schools. Contractors must staff at least one licensed counselor per school, delivering a minimum of 20 direct‑billable therapeutic hours per week for the school year. The contract runs through 30 June 2023 with the possibility of two one‑year renewals. • Scope: In‑person counseling, family counseling, mentorship, assessments, trauma and crisis services, and staff training. • Mandatory criteria: Accredited organization, evidence‑based practices, sufficient licensed staff, ability to operate during and after school hours, and full documentation responsibilities. • Evaluation: Mandatory compliance, comparative scoring (experience and staffing), and cost proposal; award to multiple vendors (Seven Hills Foundation, You, Inc., The Stepping Stones Group).