Alaska Online Public Notices #Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health

Alaska Seeks Providers for Statewide Youth Behavioral Health Services (FY2027-FY2028)

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals from eligible Community Behavioral Health Services providers to deliver youth-focused behavioral health services statewide for FY2027-FY2028. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Products/Services Requested: - Behavioral health services for children, youth (ages 6-24), and families - Includes referral management, prevention, peer support, family engagement, early intervention, and outreach to persons who inject drugs - Services must be non-Medicaid reimbursable and at least 20% of funds must serve uninsured or underinsured individuals - Emphasis on building local service capacity, improving referral pathways, reducing system fragmentation, and providing essential supports - Data reporting, quality improvement, and compliance with federal/state regulations (including SUPTRS Block Grant requirements) are required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be approved under 7 AAC 70 and enrolled (or prepared to enroll) with Alaska Medicaid - 25% match requirement for grant funds - Regional distribution of approximately $14.8 million in funding over two years - Proposals must address implementation plans, target populations, partnerships, and measurable outcomes - Focus on coordination between schools, primary care, behavioral health providers, and community organizations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualifying behavioral health agencies statewide.

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, strengthen referral pathways, reduce system fragmentation, and provide essential supports not typically covered by Medicaid. Applicants must be approved Community Behavioral Health Services providers and demonstrate capacity for effective referral management. Proposals should describe implementation, target populations, partnerships, and measurable outcomes aligned with statewide behavioral health goals.

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