Overview: SAMHSA’s PATH program is a formula grant authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1990. And was reauthorized by Section 9004 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). PATH, part of the first major federal legislative response to homelessness, is administered by the SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMH).
Eligibility Requirements: Per the federal legislation PATH eligible means that an adult individual has a serious mental illness, and co-occuring substance use disorder, and experiencing homelessness or is at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
Supported Activities: PATH-eligible persons will be supported by the following services depending on the person’s needs:
- Outreach Services
- Screening and diagnostic treatment
- Habilitation and rehabilitation
- Community mental health
- Substance use disorder treatment and/or referrals
- Referrals for primary health care, job training, educational services, and housing
- Housing services as specified in Section 22(b)(10) of the Public Health Services Act
Annual Report: State Fiscal Year 2024 individuals served, statewide:
- 695 Persons contacted
- 328 New persons contacted
- 237 Persons active and enrolled
PATH programs:
- Billings: Bridgemont Health & Wellness Center
- Butte: Action, Inc.
- Missoula: Hope Rescue Mission
- Kalispell: AWARE
- Great Falls: Alluvion Health
- Bozeman: The HRDC Bozeman
