RECENT UPDATES
Request for Proposal: Substance Use Services – Prevention Services
RFP: Substance Use Services – Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Services
Date Issued: July 7, 2023
Date Due: August 21, 2023
Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on July 7, 2023 for qualified applicants to solicit proposals to provide services for one or more of the following efforts:
- Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Prevention and Education
- Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Naloxone Distribution and Overdose Response Training
- Opioids and Illicit Drug Initiative: Engaging Medical Professionals to Prevent Overdose
- Addressing Health Disparities Initiative
- Marijuana & Vaping Prevention Initiative
- Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Initiative
- Impaired Driving Prevention Initiative
- Technical Assistance and Training Services
- Media and Prevention Messaging Services
- Research and Evaluation Services and
- School-Based Prevention Services
The RFP, with full instructions, is available through the Ventura County Bonfire system at: County of Ventura – Substance Use Services – Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Services (bonfirehub.com)
RFP responses are due by Monday August 21, 2023 no later than 5:00 p.m. Completed proposals should be submitted through the Bonfire system.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Learn more:
For wellness tips, visit: www.wellnesseveryday.org/wellness-tips
National Prevention Week is May 7-13
National Prevention Week is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week
Mental Wellness Event: Empower Up! – May 4, 2023
Empower Up Your Mental Wellness!
A day where young people will come together in one space to empower one another to elevate mental well-being.
- Thursday May 4, 2023
10AM – 2PM - Cal Lutheran University
Featuring:
- Engaging activities and workshops
- Inspiring talks by local youth leaders
For grades 9-12. Lunch and giveaways will be provided.
Spanish and ASL interpreters will be available.
Save the Date!
To register, contact: MHSA@ventura.org
April is National Minority Health Month
Learn more: www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm
March is Women’s History Month
Learn more: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
Community Wellness Mini-Grants Program – Notice of Availability of Funding
Public Notice
Notification of Availability of Funding
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Community Mini-Grants Program
Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) has issued a Notice of Availability of Funding on February 23, 2023 for applications for Community Mini-Grants Program funding. Through the Community Mini-Grants Program, VCBH is making funding available through competitive grants for new contract providers to pilot community engagement events or programs. Projects must address the needs of unserved and underserved populations in Ventura County.
Applications are due by Tuesday, April 4, 2023 no later than 5:00 p.m. to Maryza Seal, VCBH Contracts Manager, at VCBH, 1911 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Oxnard, CA 93036.
Any questions related to this Notice of Availability of Funding for Community Mini-Grant Program funding must be directed to the VCBH Contracts Manager, Maryza Seal, at Maryza.Seal@ventura.org.
Application Guidelines > (PDF)
Community Mini-Grant Questions and Answers
Notification of Intent To Award – Community Mini-Grants, May 4, 2023 > (PDF)
