1.1. The purpose of this Solicitation is to contract with one (1) or more qualified non-profit providers/organizations as required under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Grant, for the purpose of providing outreach services to people who are suffering from a serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorder (COD) who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Organizations can propose to provide services in one (1) or multiple counties. Funding decisions will be based on ensuring resources are allocated to areas with the greatest number of individuals who experience homelessness with serious mental illnesses or co-occurring substance use disorders. The funding available through this RFP may support new project development, sustain current services and activities, expand project capacity and enhance project services. 1.2. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), PATH funds are limited to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four (4) U.S. Territories (the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). PATH was created as part of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1990 (P.L. 101.645). 1.3. PATH, a formula-based grant program, is designed to be an outcome driven grant program to support service delivery to individuals with a SMI and/or COD who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness via street outreach and to engage individuals not currently connected to mainstream mental health services, primary health care and substance use service systems. PATH funds are used to provide a variety of allowable services, including street outreach, case management, and services not supported by mainstream mental health programs. 1.4. AHCCCS solicits services from Contractors who have specialized experience and skills in homeless street outreach. AHCCCS and SAMHSA are committed to services that are professional, competent and effectively meet the critical substance use and serious mental health needs of Arizona’s diverse population. To be professional, competent and effective, homeless prevention and mental health treatment services must address gender, age, and cultural issues, as well as related factors such as geographic and economic environments. 1.5. AHCCCS and SAMHSA are committed to funding those projects that are sensitive to the age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture of individuals, and is consumer-and family-driven and recovery-focused in their approach.
