MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-558-26 on June 16, 2026, authorizing amendments to a lease and land use plan for the Mental Health Center located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127. The resolution approves non-competitive designated purchases for services at the center totaling up to $45,687,127.00 over three years, with options for extensions. Contracts include up to $27,218,627.00 for The Village South, Inc. (WestCare Foundation, Inc.) for mental health services and up to $4,169,861.00 for The Advocate Program Inc. for ancillary services. Additional estimated operating costs to the county are not to exceed $14,298,639.00 annually. The resolution also approves the allocation of Opioid Funding for the center's operations from Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through September 30, 2031. It directs the County Mayor to issue expedited Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment services, and transitional housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The resolution mandates research, data collection, oversight, and biannual reviews by the Miami-Dade County Behavioral Health Advisory Board and Jackson Health System. Public comment is not stated in this document.