Federal Grant Award Summary

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services awarded Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) $1,469,898 under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program (CFDA 93.150) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. This formula grant supports comprehensive services designed to reduce and eliminate homelessness among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (COD) who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

As Arizona's state Medicaid agency, AHCCCS administers PATH funds through partnerships with local service providers to deliver a range of critical interventions including outreach, screening, diagnostic assessment, mental health and substance abuse treatment, case management, residential supportive services, and housing assistance. These integrated services support vulnerable populations in stabilizing their mental health and housing situations, with AHCCCS leveraging established relationships with local organizations to ensure effective service delivery across the state.