Safe Option Support Program Services

The New York State Office of Mental Health seeks applications to fund three Safe Options Support (SOS) Overnight Outreach Teams and one SOS Overnight Coordinator in New York City. The awarded provider must deliver overnight, person-centered outreach across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, focusing on engaging unsheltered individuals in public locations and facilitating immediate access to shelter, crisis services, and basic necessities. Multidisciplinary teams of mental health peer specialists, case managers, and clinicians will coordinate with city agencies, emergency services, and daytime teams to ensure continuous service delivery. Eligible applicants are USA-based organizations that are prequalified by the RFP due date. Applicants must notify the Local Governmental Unit for each served county and upload proof of this notification into the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Applications must be submitted digitally through SFS by December 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The resulting award will cover a five-year contract term.