In response to Recommendation 29 of the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce Report, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has developed the Immediate Drug Assistance Coordination Centre (IDACC). The IDACC will ensure that Western Australian’s experiencing a social and/or welfare crisis related to their alcohol and other drug (AOD) use can immediately access care and support in a coordinated and seamless way.

The IDACC is comprised of five interrelated service components that together provide a holistic and person-centred response for adult individuals in social crisis related to their AOD use, including support for their families and significant others.

Of the five components of the IDACC, two are currently operational:

• Here For You, an AOD and mental health support and system navigation telephone line for consumers provided by the Alcohol and Drug Support Service (currently available 7am to 10pm daily); and
• the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service for clinicians that is staffed by the AOD specialists at Next Step (currently operates 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday).

The Mental Health Commission is currently undertaking planning for the procurement of the further three components, known as the IDACC Facility, located in the Perth Metropolitan area (within a 5km radius of Perth CBD) and will include:

• An immediate access 24/7 Drop in Hub;
• Short Term Crisis Beds (6); and
• Assertive Outreach and Care Coordination Team.

Organisations who may be interested in submitting an Offer for this work are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the following documents in preparation for release of Tender:

Given the broad range of skills and experience required of Organisations across the three components of the IDACC Facility, the MHC strongly recommends the consideration of a consortium approach.

The anticipated date for release of the Request for Tender is mid-August 2022. A briefing will be held once the Request for Tender has been released to the market.