The Navajo Veterans Organization received a $500,000 grant for Sober Living to help rectify the Sober Living fraud scheme from last year. Five months ago, Arizona Attorney General (AG), Kris Mayes made available a $6,000,000 grant for Native American tribes and organizations.
AZ AG Mayes Announces Tribal Nation and Non-Profit Recipients
Last year, there a huge fraud scheme was uncovered. Unfortunately, it involved a program from the State of Arizona, Medicaid organization, AHCCCS.
Much of the money given to help Native Americans who wanted to become sober from drug and alcohol addiction was embezzled by a so-called “doctor”.
The “doctor” and others are facing justice. (See the video below.)
As AG Mayes explains…
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.
AZ AG Press Release
Native American Organization’s Plans
The $500,000 will be split 50-50 over 2 years.
We hope to lease a 4-bedroom house in Mesa, AZ. Administered by a house manager, it will sleep 6 individuals who wish to get sober.
Valerie Allen, Executive Director
She added that alcohol is the main addiction problem because it’s easy and inexpensive to buy.
She’ll be meeting with the AG’s office to work out a budget.
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