Alaska Online Public Notices #223567

Alaska Department of Health seeks proposals for Perinatal Health Support Services for SUD-affected families

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health, is seeking proposals for the Access to Perinatal Health Support Program to improve access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and support services for pregnant and postpartum women and families with dependent children. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health - Program Overview: - Funded by the federal Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant - Focus on pregnant and postpartum women, especially in the Southwest and Northern Public Health Regions - Services include referral management, behavioral health treatment, care coordination, and support for barriers such as transportation and childcare - Applicants must function as access points within a 'no wrong door' system, ensuring connections to behavioral health, perinatal, pediatric, and basic needs services - Proposals must address at least one of five domains of access: availability, accessibility, accommodations, acceptability, and affordability - Funding and Performance: - $1 million available annually, with anticipated awards of at least $250,000 per grantee - Multi-year grant (FY2027-FY2029) with annual evaluation and reporting requirements - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state statutes - Use of the GEMS system for proposal submission - Adherence to program evaluation and reporting standards - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision rather than product procurement.

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Public Health, is seeking proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Access to Perinatal Health Support Program for FY2027 through FY2029. The program aims to support pregnant and postpartum women with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) by strengthening coordination and navigation across healthcare, behavioral health, and social service systems. The goal is to reduce pregnancy-associated mortality by improving access to treatment and related services. Proposals must be submitted through the State of Alaska's GEMS system by May 21, 2026.

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