Speakers and Artists Requested from San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Deadline 2/16

Greetings,

The San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division is looking to identify qualified Health & Wellness Speakers, Creative and Performance Arts Facilitators.  The speaking topics and arts methods proposed can cover a broad range including, but not limited to:

  • Speakers (e.g., staff engagement, work-life balance and resiliency, vicarious trauma, psychological safety, equity, having difficult conversation, etc.)
  • Creative Arts Therapy and/or Workshop Facilitators (e.g., music, dance, writing, storytelling, collage-making, and painting, etc.)
  • Performance Arts (e.g., ethnic and cultural dance, music, open mics, poetry, spoken word, etc.)

BHRS will be developing a pool of contractors who can provide these different types of services at staff meetings, retreats, community events, conferences, and other venues.  Once the pool of contractors is selected, requests will be made as needed and subject to the contractors’ availability and agreement of the terms of the request

If you are interested in being considered for future requests please provide the following information to HS_BHRS_Communications@smcgov.org by February 16, 2024:

1) Description of the service you provide
2) Proposal or quote for your services, that includes hourly rates and any other cost considerations
3) Outline of your training, presentations and/or link to your website or video samples

Appreciate your consideration and interest in supporting San Mateo County BHRS wellness goals!