Alaska Online Public Notices #Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health FY2027-FY2028

Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program – Statewide Behavioral Health Services for Youth and Families

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals for the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program, targeting children, youth (ages 6-24), and their families statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Products/Services Requested: - Delivery of behavioral health services for youth and families, including: - Early intervention - Referral management - Prevention services - Peer support - Substance use disorder treatment - Outreach to persons who inject drugs - Family-centered treatment for pregnant women and women with dependent children - Workforce development - Coordination among schools, primary care, behavioral health providers, and community organizations - Data reporting and quality improvement activities - Notable Requirements: - Services must be non-Medicaid reimbursable - At least 20% of funds must serve uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise unresourced individuals - 25% local match required - Compliance with federal and state regulations, including SUPTRS Block Grant requirements - Regional funding envelopes and awards structured to ensure meaningful service delivery - Applicants must be approved Community Behavioral Health Services providers under 7 AAC 70 and enrolled or prepared to enroll with Alaska Medicaid - Funding: - Estimated total funding of $14.8M–$17M over two years, with approximately $7.4M per year - Awards are annual, with budgets submitted for the first year and subsequent funding contingent on performance and need - Place of Performance: - Services to be delivered statewide across Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su, Western, Northern & Interior, Northern Southeast, Southern Southeast, and Gulf Coast/Aleutian regions

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2028. The program aims to improve access to behavioral health services for Alaskan children, youth, and families, focusing on early intervention, referral management, and coordination across the behavioral health system. Funding supports non-Medicaid reimbursable activities that strengthen program operations, workforce capacity, and service access. The solicitation includes amendments correcting program description language and funding amounts, with a total estimated funding of approximately $17 million over two years.

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