Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Mental Health Court

Outagamie County’s Criminal Justice Treatment Services department issued an RFP to secure a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to provide peer‑based, trauma‑informed recovery services for participants in the county’s Mental Health Court. The contract was awarded to Unity Recovery Services and runs from late November 2024 through December 2025, with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions. The scope requires the specialist to hold a Peer Support Specialist certification, deliver direct mentorship, coordinate with court and clinical staff, and connect participants to community resources. Proposals were submitted by December 12, 2024, and the award follows a competitive procurement process under Wisconsin law. The contractor must meet specific insurance requirements (workers’ comp, general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, etc.) as outlined in Attachment A. No fixed dollar amount is disclosed; the vendor must provide its own fee schedule. • Provides peer‑based counseling and resource linkage for Mental Health Court participants. • Requires certified Peer Support Specialist and trauma‑informed approach. • One‑year base term (Nov 2024‑Dec 2025) with up to four optional renewals. • Awarded to Unity Recovery Services via competitive bidding.