The Community Mental Health Fund has announced a Request for Proposals to invest in quality of life for Jackson County residents. Mental health services for persons with chronic mental illness are accessible and responsive to the varied and unique needs of Jackson County residents. This is essential for the 16,000 persons who are served, their families, and for Jackson County. The Board of Trustees requests proposals for mental health services that respond to the following community needs: Consumer Services: Non-clinical, consumer support services are vital to the stability of persons with mental illness and thus have an important role to play in Jackson County’s mental health system. Information and referral, case management and financial case management are essential for assisting clients in maintaining independence and obtaining access to needed resources. Educational and Vocational: Educational and Vocational program funding supports the delivery of mental health services necessary for successful program participation, skill attainment and functioning in the community. Domestic and Sexual Violence: Domestic and Sexual Violence grants support mental health services in shelter-based and community locations for persons who have experienced sexual trauma and/or domestic violence. Technical Support and Evaluation: Technical Support and Evaluation Projects provide independent, information-based assessments that are responsive to Board and community input. Projects may be initiated at the direction of the Board of Trustees or through an application of an eligible agency. Technical Support projects are limited to one year. Eligibility Criteria Applicant agencies are limited to 2020 Community Mental Health Fund Contractors. All funding is limited to qualified, 501c)(3) charitable non-profit mental health organizations in Jackson County, Missouri. For more information, visit Community Mental Health Fund.