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SBHS opens Kingman mental health clinic
July 2010 - Southwest Behavioral Health Services is a new local option for mental health services and consultations.
Click here to read the article in the Daily Minor
CARF Accreditation
In April 2010 SBH completed two concurrent CARF accreditation surveys: Opioid Treatment (Methadone) Program and Behavioral Health Services Programs. As of July 1, the results are in and SBH has been awarded a three-year accreditation for each program area. This is the fifth consecutive three-year accreditation award by CARF, dating back to 1998 – not a minor achievement in light of continuous challenges in the service delivery system. And over all these years, SBH has continually demonstrated our commitment to quality care and business operations. In fact, CARF recognized SBH for “exemplary practice” in four operational areas: The Client Directed Outcome Informed treatment methodology; the risk management departmental operations; the comprehensive personnel training program; and the community networking efforts by the Community Youth Development Programs. The seven person survey team was on site throughout Arizona from April 23- 27, 2010, ultimately visiting 21 different locations from Bullhead City to Flagstaff, Buckeye to Apache Junction. It was an exhausting week for all concerned. Through it all, one theme emerged – the commitment by SBH and our personnel to providing client directed, quality services and upholding the standards of quality in all business operations and service delivery locations. We extend our gratitude to all who helped to achieve this goal and continue to assist people with behavioral health concerns in each and every community where we are located. And a hearty “Thank You!! to all of our dedicated staff members.


Homeless Outreach

      Southwest Behavioral Health Sends Plea to Community For Hot Weather Supplies

Phoenix, AZ – April 22, 2009 – Southwest Behavioral Health Service's Homeless Outreach, a non-profit program to help homeless individuals with mental illness, is requesting donations of hot weather supplies. SBH's Homeless Outreach program is not a traditional shelter or food bank but is a mobile program that delivers supplies to the homeless where they live – on the streets, in alleyways, riverbeds, parks and near deserted buildings. The Homeless Outreach program covers all of Maricopa County -- a vast area -- from Wickenburg to Apache Junction. On scheduled days they visit soup kitchens, pocket shelters and transport homeless to mental health and substance abuse screenings. With homeless populations growing to record levels, the need for donations is greater than ever. Items that SBH's Homeless Outreach is requesting include:

Water Socks Hygiene kits (including toothpaste, toothbrushes)
Sunscreen Shoes Lip balm
Hats or Caps Lightweight t-shirts Underwear

Supply donations can be dropped off at the front office of Southwest Behavioral Health, 3450 N. Third St. in downtown Phoenix, AZ 85012; 602-265-8338, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also be dropped off at SBH's Homeless Outreach offices at the Day Resource Center, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1125 W. Jackson, Ste. #448, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 393-9930 ext. 3444 or (602) 525-4264 (mobile). It is recommended to call before making any drop-offs to the Day Resource Center. Monetary donations are also welcomed.

Please click here to make monetary donations.


Read and view ABC Channel 15 segment of SBH's Mobile Outreach Program

Items of Interest
Researcher of the Year (8/27/09)
Technology in the Healthcare Industry
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Position Paper
New Bullhead City Outpatient Clinic
Bullhead City Outpatient Clinic 8/2009 - This new location exemplifies our commitment to serving the communities of  Mohave County. This will allow us to expand both the volume and the variety of services SBH offers to this area. 

The clinic is located at 2580 Highway 95 #120 Bullhead City, Arizona 86442.