Peer Support and Suicide Prevention Services for Veterans

Westchester County is seeking qualified vendors to provide peer support and suicide prevention services to veterans and their families through the New York State Office of Mental Health-funded Vet2Vet program.

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General

Status:Open

Due Date:Sep 18, 2026 04:00 PM

Posted Date:Aug 14, 2026 08:51 AM

Contract Period:1 year base + 4 × 1 year options

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL : PEER SUPPORT AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES TO VETERANS

Contact

Name:Annette Peters-Ruvolo

Email:apr5@westchestercountyny.gov

Address:112 East Post Road, White Plains, NY, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Annette Peters-Ruvolo, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, 112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, New York 10601

Method:Email

Description

Westchester County, through its Department of Community Mental Health, is seeking a vendor to operate the New York State Office of Mental Health-funded PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program for Veterans, known locally as Vet2Vet. The program provides veteran-led and family-inclusive peer support and suicide-prevention services addressing post-military reintegration, behavioral health, housing, employment, financial services, legal assistance, education, and benefits access. Required activities include in-person and virtual gatherings, single-gender gatherings, social and recreational activities, mentoring, peer-to-peer counseling, information and referrals, community outreach, and coordination with other providers. The program must meet minimum monthly service levels of 100 unduplicated individuals, 25 individual face-to-face or telephone contacts, and 15 support groups, social activities, or events. The selected vendor must designate a program coordinator, support trauma-informed and person-centered care, involve members in program decisions, document outcomes, comply with applicable state and federal requirements, and develop a sustainability plan for continuation if New York State Office of Mental Health funding is reduced or discontinued. Subcontracting or memoranda of understanding may be used with County approval. Each proposal must include a cover letter, Proposer Certification with applicable acknowledgment and certificate of authority documents, Schedules D through K, responses to Schedule A-1, and completed cost proposal and budget justification forms Schedules B-1 and B-2. Schedule B-2 requires detailed justifications for personnel, fringe benefits, office and program supplies, equipment, administration, travel, insurance, telecommunications, utilities, training, property, veteran activities, and contract services. The proposal is evaluated on qualifications and experience, veteran and family services, coordination with providers and stakeholders, trauma-informed care, cost, and sustainability. The anticipated term is one year beginning on or about January 1, 2027, with up to four additional one-year options.

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rfp0817265	Aug 17, 2026 11:45 AM
Dwyer_Vet2Vet_SCHEDULE_B_Justification_2026.08.14.08.58.10.docx	-