Recidivism Reduction

Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health supports efforts to improve health and public safety outcomes with the goal of reducing overall recidivism. These innovative programs aim to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for overseeing grants, contracts, and initiatives aimed at improving health and public safety outcomes. DBH collaborates with various stakeholders, including law enforcement, community providers, re-entrants and their families, and other state entities such as the Alaska Court System, Department of Corrections (DOC), Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (The Trust), and Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). By providing secure housing, employment opportunities, and treatment options upon release, the recidivism reduction funding aims to increase the number of community-based support services that re-entrants receive. These services greatly increase the likelihood of a successful transition back into the community and reduce the likelihood of re-offending.

The Department continues to focus on SUD services, triaging individuals identified as at risk for detox, along with expansion of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services. By offering comprehensive support, the department seeks to enhance the overall health outcomes of individuals and mitigate the risk of relapse.

How to sign up

Current coalitions operate in Dillingham/Bristol Bay, Wasilla/Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, Nome/Norton Sound, Ketchikan, Soldotna/Kenai, Juneau, and Fairbanks and members of these communities can get involved by contacting the coalition coordinator in your area HERE.

Competitive solicitations are not currently open however it is anticipated that a solicitation will be published during the early Spring of 2027 for funding starting July 1, 2027. For information on this funding, interested applicants should go to the Department of Health On-Line Public Notices page.

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