PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the awardees of her office’s $6 million grant program to support Tribal Nations and community members impacted by fraudulent sober living home practices. Attorney General Mayes has awarded 11 Tribal Nations and non-profits across Arizona up to $500,000 to provide compensation, remediation and supportive housing for those affected by the fraud involving Arizona’s Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
“While we continue to investigate and aggressively prosecute the individuals and entities who have defrauded the state of millions of dollars and exploited these vulnerable individuals, I am proud to announce the recipients of our new grant program for Tribal Nations and nonprofits to provide direct support to individuals impacted by this fraud,” said Attorney General Kris Mayes.
The Sober Living Home Support Program reinforces Attorney General Mayes' commitment to remedying the harm caused by fraudulent practices targeting Arizona’s vulnerable communities. Attorney General Mayes created the Sober Living Home Support Program, funded through Arizona's Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund, to alleviate economic loss and support recovery for individuals impacted by the fraudulent sober living home scandal. The grant funds will be used by Tribal Nations and non-profits to provide direct assistance, compensatory programs, and community-based initiatives.
“Although we can never fully make up for the harm this fraud caused, we can make sure justice is served — and that Native Arizonans struggling with addiction have a recovery option they can rely on,” said Attorney General Kris Mayes.
The Sober Living Home Support Program Grantees are:
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $500,000
Native Action Program $500,000
Native American Fatherhood and Families Association $500,000
Native Health $500,000
Navajo Veterans Organization $500,000
Tucson Indian Center $500,000
Scottsdale Recovery Continued $498,956
West Valley Health Equity $498,864
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation $475,436
Defenders of Children $370,720
Phoenix Indian Center $346,812