RFI - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia.
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/ETHIOPIAADDIS ABABA, ETH

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for a forthcoming Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on providing culturally and contextually appropriate mental health services for USAID staff and its implementing partners, focusing on various aspects such as therapy costs, effective therapeutic modalities, and the structure of mental health services in the region. This initiative highlights USAID's commitment to enhancing mental health support in Ethiopia, addressing significant challenges faced by the population. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses, limited to 10 pages, by October 25, 2024, to specified USAID email addresses, along with their organizational information and relevant experience in the field.

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ethiopia is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for a forthcoming Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program. The RFI seeks input from organizations and individuals on delivering culturally relevant care for USAID staff and partners in Ethiopia. It solicits information on various topics including the average costs and lengths of therapy sessions, operational expenses for mental health providers, effective therapeutic modalities, ethical guidelines, and the prevalence of trauma within the country. Additionally, it reviews the structure of mental health services, confidentiality laws, and the mechanisms for addressing suicidal ideation. Responses to the RFI are voluntary and may cover any of the outlined inquiries, limited to 10 pages. The deadline for submissions is October 25, 2024. This RFI is purely for information-gathering and does not commit the U.S. Government to any future solicitations or funding opportunities. Interested parties are instructed to send their responses electronically to specified USAID email addresses, accompanying their submissions with organizational information and relevant experience in the field. This initiative underscores USAID's dedication to enhancing mental health support in Ethiopia amidst various challenges and needs.
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