Division of Behavioral Health and Housing (DBHH)
The Division of Behavioral Health and Housing (DBHH) at AHCCCS leads efforts to improve behavioral health services, crisis response, housing stability, and advocacy for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). DBHH also manages federal and state grants, ensuring strategic alignment with AHCCCS’ integrated care and quality goals.
- Grants, Finance, and Compliance
- Grants Program: Oversees federal and discretionary grants (e.g., SUBG, MHBG, SOR, PPW-PLT, 988), including writing, implementation, and oversight.
- Finance: Manages behavioral health funds (Non-TXIX and federal), contractor payments, housing funds, and ensures financial compliance.
- Grants Compliance: Tracks deliverables, facilitates stakeholder meetings, and monitors TRBHA contract compliance.
- State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA): Oversees SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs, ensures compliance, and engages in statewide/national opioid-related initiatives.
- Crisis, Justice, Integrated Care, and Advocacy
- Crisis Team: Enhances Arizona’s Crisis System through strategic planning and grant-supported initiatives for all age groups.
- Justice Initiatives: Supports reentry for incarcerated AHCCCS members, reduces recidivism, and coordinates with justice and community partners.
- Integrated Care/System of Care: Develops policies and initiatives to integrate physical and behavioral health services across adult and children’s systems.
- Office of Human Rights (OHR): Advocates for individuals with SMI, especially those needing Special Assistance, ensuring access to services and protection of rights.
- Advocacy and Housing
- OHR Continued:
- Facilitates discharge to least restrictive environments.
- Reviews incidents, systemic issues, and provides education on rights and self-advocacy.
- Staff located in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff for statewide coverage.
- Housing Department:
- Oversees Permanent Supportive Housing, AHCCCS Housing Program, and SMI Housing Trust Fund.
- Updates policies and coordinates housing resources to support member stability.