Alaska Online Public Notices #RFP - Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health

Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program Grant Opportunity

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals for the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Scope of Services: - Behavioral health services for children and youth ages 6-24 and their families - Services include referral management, early intervention, prevention, peer support, outreach to persons who inject drugs, and support for uninsured or underinsured individuals - Emphasis on coordination across education, health, and social service systems - At least 20% of funds must serve uninsured or underinsured populations - Services must comply with federal and state regulations, including SUPTRS Block Grant requirements - Data reporting and quality improvement activities are required - Funding and Requirements: - Approximately $14.8 million in grant funding over two years, distributed regionally - 25% matching funds required from applicants - Funding is for non-Medicaid reimbursable activities that enhance program operations, workforce capacity, service access, and system infrastructure - Applicants must be Community Behavioral Health Services providers approved under 7 AAC 70 and enrolled or prepared to enroll with Alaska Medicaid - Applicants must demonstrate capacity for effective referral management and propose measurable outcomes aligned with statewide behavioral health goals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant solicitation for service providers - Places of Performance: - Statewide across Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Northern & Interior, Western, Northern Southeast, Southern Southeast, and Gulf Coast/Aleutian regions

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program for FY2027 through FY2028. The program aims to improve access to behavioral health services for Alaskan children, youth, and families, focusing on timely intervention, coordination, and support for underserved populations. Grant funding supports non-Medicaid reimbursable activities that enhance program operations, workforce capacity, service access, and system infrastructure. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for effective referral management and propose measurable outcomes aligned with statewide behavioral health goals.

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