# RHT Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit FY27

Funded through Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP Initiative 6, Behavioral Health Services). EOHHS and BHDDH sought proposals from qualified behavioral health organizations to develop and operate a Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit (BHSU) in Washington County (South County): a short-term residential crisis stabilization program for adults in a psychiatric or substance use crisis, licensed by BHDDH under 212-RICR-10-05 section 1.6.12. The solicitation also sought proposals to establish and operate a Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), an open-access, center-based alternative to the emergency department, in South County. Grant funds cover allowable startup costs, operating costs not reimbursable through the Medicaid BHSU rate, and a per diem ($548.13 per bed-day) for uninsured or underinsured individuals; once licensed and enrolled in Medicaid, clinical services are reimbursed at the Medicaid rate.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) with EOHHS (Rhode Island)
- Posted: 2026-07-27
- Application due: 2026-09-26
- Eligible applicants: Licensed behavioral health organizations, Nonprofits (eligible for BHDDH licensure), Public agencies, Collaborations/partnerships
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the Rhode Island eCivis Grants Management Portal (GMS). Applicants must create or use an active GMS account and upload required forms, budget, and narratives. See solicitation files for templates and instructions.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/gn_redir/T/lpzyjniaqev1/IFRAME/true

## Requirements

Applicants must: (1) secure a physical location for the BHSU/BHCC in South County within specified timelines; (2) obtain BHDDH residential licensure and Medicaid enrollment prior to opening; (3) execute payer contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) and commercial payers before charging grant-funded bed-days; (4) establish referral and care coordination agreements with local emergency departments, law enforcement, mobile crisis teams, and behavioral health providers within 90 days of opening; (5) submit monthly progress reports, invoices, and maintain an Annual Organization Registration (AOR); (6) develop a sustainability plan showing continuation of services via Medicaid and other payer revenue post-award; (7) document and reconcile grant-funded uncompensated care bed-days; (8) comply with federal capital expenditure and program regulations. Minor renovations are allowable with prior approval; no new construction or property acquisition is permitted.

## Required attachments

- Budget spreadsheet (Appendix A)
- Budget narrative
- Proof of BHDDH licensure or application
- Community referral agreements
- Executed payer contracts (if available)
- Annual Organization Registration documentation

## Application package and source documents

- [RI - 2025 - RHT Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit FY27 (Euna Grants listing)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/be993f2b-3f54-4276-a56c-fb66b51ca3a5/file) (primary) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/gn_redir/T/lpzyjniaqev1/IFRAME/true
- [RI - 2027 - RHT Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit FY27 (Appendix A New Budget (2))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/147110cc-6a62-4282-980b-7e3eb2e12eac/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/BWOYBIXGYnk%7E
- [RI - 2026 - BHDDH Budget Narrative (Budget narrative template RHT)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/10a00ef7-d3d6-4aa7-8e0e-4abf933306e4/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/3%2DvuVWc7OWk%7E
- [RI - 2027 - FAQ for Applicants and Subrecipients (FAQ for Applicants and Subrecipients)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/904e1455-cddd-44c9-9da2-a4ad7f946a9b/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/IVdxUGg6PRs%7E
- [RI - 2027 - How to Submit an Application (How to submit an application)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2af9711c-5252-4435-b8a8-2cde3f1bfe00/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/L3ZcwBfaY8U%7E
- [RI - 2027 - Budget instructions (Budget instructions)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8e4bdb21-8b7b-4019-ab8d-fbc2b546a567/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/Dnz%2D84EZQoA%7E
- [RI - 2026 - General Insurance Requirements for Vendor Contracts (RHT Behavioral Health Stabilzation Unit Insurance ...)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/42678493-ebc3-4c4a-912e-fda8db142917/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/mP5ZvVtZYAk%7E
- [RI - 2025 - RHT Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit FY27 (RHT Final BHSU SOW) (RHT Final BHSU SOW)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/39665be4-a689-4e94-babc-f84affd78ebf/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/aExH5lObvY0%7E
- [RI - 2026 - Pre-Bid Conference Questions 9.2.2026 (Pre-bid conference questions 9.2.2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/15ed710e-70e3-44d0-84ec-a37cfe556e5c/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/8xZZKgs6i%2Dg%7E
- [RI - 2027 - RHT Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit FY27 (Q and A) (Q and A)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/05e0254c-e8b6-42e7-86ce-6d4f0cdf5fef/file) — official: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/srmng_downloadSolicitationFileExt/SOLICITATIONFILEID/pngeO%2DyI3fg%7E

More Rhode Island RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ri (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ri.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rht-behavioral-health-stabilization-unit-fy27--3ebcf5977c — data as of 2026-10-25.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.