Path

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services awarded Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) a Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) formula grant in the amount of $1,469,898 effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 under CFDA 93.150. The PATH program provides formula grant funding to support comprehensive services for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. As Arizona's designated state Medicaid agency and PATH administrator, AHCCCS distributes funds to local service providers throughout the state to deliver outreach, screening, diagnostic treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, community mental health services, substance abuse treatment, case management, residential supportive services, and housing assistance.

AHCCCS sub-awarded portions of the grant to four nonprofit service providers effective June 6 and July 28, 2025: Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc., La Frontera Center Inc., Community Bridges, Inc., and Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. These sub-grantees deliver homeless outreach and outreach services, leveraging their expertise in serving vulnerable populations to facilitate transition from homelessness and stabilize individuals experiencing housing instability across Arizona.