National Council LIVE Webinar
Contracting with the VA for Veterans' Mental Health Services
Wed, May 12, 2010
12 pm eastern, 11 am central, 10 am mountain, 9 am pacific
REGISTER FREE
Presenter
Darlene Smith, Contracting Officer, Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center
The National Council will hold a webinar with a representative from the VA to provide assistance in the development of proposals for its behavioral health contracting pilot project. The purpose of the pilot project is to contract for the acquisition of rural mental health services within targeted areas for eligible Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration, reside in rural areas, and do not have ready access to mental health services through VA Medical Centers and Clinics or Vet Centers. Contracted outpatient services will be provided at the contractor's facilities/locations. Services are expected to include peer outreach and peer support, outpatient mental health, readjustment counseling, and mental health day treatment. Community behavioral healthcare organizations in the following Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) are eligible for participation:
* VISN 1: Maine
* VISN 19: Colorado
* VISN 20: Washington, Oregon, Idaho
During this webinar, the VA will review the solicitation requirements and discuss the process for proposal submission. Information provided during the webinar is intended to assist in the development of proposals. The proposal deadline has recently been extended to June 7, 2010.
