Summary
Boston's Community-Led Mental Health Crisis Response Pilot is being launched by the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness (CBHW) at the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) to expand culturally aligned, non-carceral mental health crisis response services as an alternative to traditional emergency systems that reduce reliance on law enforcement. The competitive procurement RFP seeks a qualified organization to create and operate the pilot program, providing support that feels safe, dignified, and community rooted for residents in mental health crisis. The BPHC envisions a community where all can achieve ideal behavioral health and wellness through just, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches.