Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Background

The Arizona Heath Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provides Project for Assistance to Transition from Homelessness (PATH) utilizing federal and state funding dollars to contractors who serve as a point of contact for food, clothing, water, blankets, shelter, and other basic living skills individuals require to reduce homelessness. PATH funding is critical in creating linkages with the behavioral health crisis system, aiding with enrollment into the behavioral health system, obtaining medical records, picture ID and social security cards. PATH funding also allows for affordable housing options and conducting outreach and in-reach to adults 18 and over who are chronically homeless and have a Serious Mental Illness diagnosis.

Eligible services through PATH include:

• Outreach services (i.e. case management, peer support, housing services, individual living skills, etc)
• Screening and diagnostic treatment (i.e. SMI determinations)
• Habilitation and rehabilitation
• Community mental health (i.e. create linkages with behavioral health system)
• Substance use treatment
• Referrals for primary healthcare, job training, educational services, and housing services, SOAR
• Housing services as specified in Section 522(b)(10) of the Public Health Service Act

PATH Contractors

Resources

• 2025-2026 PATH Grant Application
• Final AHCCCS Restrictive FAQs
• SAMHSA PATH FAQs