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Alaska's Excellence in Behavioral Health Integration Initiative

Award Number: H79SM090270
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OPDIV: SAMHSA
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/30/2026

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Alaska's Excellence in Behavioral Health Integration Initiative - Project Abstract Alaska’s Excellence in Behavioral Health Integration Initiative The Alaska Department of Health (DOH) will utilize grant funding for a dedicated planning year to prepare for the statewide implementation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. This initiative is designed to expand access to coordinated, comprehensive behavioral health care across Alaska, with an emphasis on reaching vulnerable populations. CCBHCs will provide services to individuals of all ages, regardless of their financial situation, location, or specific behavioral health needs. As part of this effort, Alaska will strengthen its behavioral health system, engage stakeholders in a meaningful way, and deliver necessary training and technical support to ensure high-quality care. The project will focus on individuals with or at risk for serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), substance use disorders (SUD), and co-occurring disorders (COD), targeting specialized groups such as pregnant and parenting women and intravenous drug users. The initiative will also engage underserved communities, including rural populations, individuals facing poverty or health disparities, and diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ+ groups. Through this work, Alaska seeks to foster person-centered, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care statewide. Key Goals and Objectives: 1. CCBHC Certification: DOH will certify one urban and one rural CCBHC, developing a comprehensive certification system to support this process. 2. Prospective Payment System (PPS): DOH will establish a sustainable PPS for Medicaid-reimbursable behavioral health services, using historical cost data and national benchmarks to set rates. 3. Financial Sustainability: DOH will apply to participate in the 4-year CCBHC Demonstration Program to ensure long-term financial stability for CCBHCs. During the first year, the project will focus on planning and preparation for the demonstration period, without direct service provision to individuals. Therefore, no specific number of individuals served is anticipated in the initial year.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2025	STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	350 MAIN ST # 214	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services	000	1	12/18/2025	NEW	$0
2026	2025	STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	350 MAIN ST # 214	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services	002	1	1/7/2026	NEW	$0
2026	2025	STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	350 MAIN ST # 214	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services	001	1	12/24/2025	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $1,000,000 )
2025	2025	STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	350 MAIN ST # 214	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services	000	1	12/31/2024	NEW	$1,000,000
2025	2025	STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	350 MAIN ST # 214	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services	001	1	3/6/2025	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $1,000,000

Grand Total All Awards = $1,000,000

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Alaska's Excellence in Behavioral Health Integration Initiative

Award Number: H79SM090270

ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

OPDIV: SAMHSA

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/30/2026

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