The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) is to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. ABRC focuses on leveraging existing resources, maximizing partnerships, cultivating communication, and promoting innovation. ABRC's initiatives are guided by input from Arizona’s university leaders, nonprofit research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and patient advocacy groups.
The Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative by ADVS focuses on addressing Veteran homelessness and employment barriers through a statewide effort. The initiative includes the Arizona Veteran StandDowns and other outreach events targeting homeless and at-risk veterans across various counties. The goals are to provide critical coordination, technical assistance, bridge funding, and expand the service capacity for Veterans. The project aims to prioritize efforts towards street-living homeless Veterans, provide financial assistance for bridge housing or mitigation, support the StandDowns throughout the state, and facilitate future collaborations under the Arizona Veteran StandDown Alliance. Additionally, it outlines efforts to assist Veterans in obtaining employment by providing necessary tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring interventions for gainful employment happen promptly and are documented for reporting. The program also details a pilot, the Hero’s Pathway to Hope, designed to address the challenges of housing homeless veterans with complex needs, by leading a multi-agency effort, facilitating communication, and collecting data to inform future program needs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to veterans’ homelessness and employment challenges in Arizona.