Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Services

The County of Fresno, Department of Behavioral Health, is seeking a vendor to provide Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) services. The vendor will provide outreach, engagement, and linkage services to homeless individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. The services will include providing housing first, meeting basic needs, and linking individuals to mental health and substance use disorder services. The vendor will also provide peer support resources and utilize evidence-based practices. The contract has a budget of $8,063,568 over five years, with a 2-3% annual increase. The vendor will be required to collect and report data on program outcomes and performance measures. • The vendor will provide services to homeless individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. • The services will include outreach, engagement, and linkage to housing, mental health, and substance use disorder services. • The vendor will utilize evidence-based practices, including the "housing first" model. • The vendor will provide peer support resources and utilize peer support specialists. • The vendor will collect and report data on program outcomes and performance measures.