Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' 2023-24 budget proposal would provide $9.7 million to Arizona State Hospital to improve staffing and operations.
Arizona State Hospital operates a 260-bed facility in Phoenix and provides long-term inpatient psychiatric care to individuals who have a serious mental illness and are undergoing court-ordered treatment.
The funding will provide compensation adjustments and ensure consistent staff-to-patient acuity levels.
The executive budget also includes $4.3 million to fund capital projects on the campus.