by Lynda Riford | Feb 7, 2023 | DrugFreeAzKids.org, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
The Standard Article; Kingman, AZ Protecting your child’s safety and exposure to illicit drugs can be challenging when the world is at their fingertips. Social media can be an easy outlet for young people to find and sell drugs, and teenagers are particularly...
by Lynda Riford | Jan 30, 2023 | Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Arizona Health and Living Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services’ College of Wellness (formerly Recovery College) was established in 2016 by volunteer staff to provide valuable training to direct care staff and peer support workers...
by Lynda Riford | Jan 17, 2023 | Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ Record overdose deaths. A high suicide rate. Homeless people living in the woods. On almost every measure — Gila County is facing some of the state’s highest rates of drug abuse, mental health woes and...
by Lynda Riford | Dec 22, 2022 | Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
KTAR News Article; Phoenix, AZ Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced this week that his office awarded about $4 million in grant funding to combat the effects of the opioid crisis. Over $1.7 million will be spread across eight different...
by Lynda Riford | Dec 13, 2022 | Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ The holiday season can be joyous, but it can also be stressful. It’s supposed to be a time of fun and excitement, but for many, it’s just busy and overwhelming. If you or someone you love struggles with mental health and feels...
