Boston Public Health Commission

Buyer seeks a qualified vendor to develop and implement a sustainable Black Male Healing Circles initiative in Boston. The program will establish culturally grounded peer support spaces for Black men aged 18 and older led by trained community ambassadors. Services include developing curriculum, training ambassadors, implementing healing circles in community settings, conducting outreach, and creating a sustainable model to address behavioral health disparities.

• 6/13/2025 - RFP questions due
• 6/20/2025 - Responses to questions available
• 6/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/28/2025 - Interviews with applicants
• 8/15/2025 - Notification of Decision
• 9/15/2025 - Anticipated start of contract

• Experience designing healing circles for Black men
• Track record of partnerships with community-based institutions
• Knowledge of Boston and Boston presence
• Subject matter expertise in trauma-informed care
• Team includes individuals with relevant training/lived experience

• Develop/adapt culturally tailored Healing Circle curriculum for Black men
• Train 10-15 community ambassadors using a Train-the-Trainer model
• Launch Healing Circles in 5-8 diverse community locations
• Equip ambassadors with toolkits and ongoing mentorship
• Establish circles in barbershops, churches, and community centers
• Track participation, demographics, and impact metrics
• Co-host launch events to build community trust
• Create a sustainability plan beyond ARPA funding
• Conduct outreach via social media and local events
• Train city staff on Healing Circle materials