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Glendale Resident Promoted to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services VP
Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ
Glendale resident Paul Buttermore is the new Vice President of Inpatient and Community Living Services at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. In his new role Buttermore will oversee all Inpatient programs and will expand his areas of responsibility to include community living, residential and housing programs in Maricopa County, as well as programs operating at the Opportunity and Community Resilience Centers. A licensed professional counselor, Buttermore has more than 15 years experience in the behavioral health industry, most recently as Vice President of Crisis and Inpatient Services, responsible for overseeing the agency’s Maricopa County Inpatient Units, Community Recovery Units and Recovery Transition Program.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Designated an Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence Program
The Standard Article; Kingman, AZ
Mercy Care has designated Southwest Behavioral & Health Services a 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence Program. The innovative leader in behavioral health received recognition for the organization’s dedication and commitment to serving the community's most vulnerable members in addition to its work with the most complex members with autism diagnoses and their families to keep the children in the community.
MATFORCE Celebrates National Recovery Month with Annual Event in Prescott
SignalsAZ Article, Prescott Valley, AZ
MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with the goal of supporting treatment and recovery of substance abuse, held the 20th annual Prescott Recovery Celebration on Saturday, September 23rd in celebration of Recovery Month.
Suicide Prevention: The Vital Role of Mental Health First Aid
Kingman Daily Miner Article, Kingman, AZ
National Suicide Prevention Month is a time to shed light on the need for access to care for all and how we as a community can support each other and prevent suicide. One way SB&H supports mental health in Arizona is by offering Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), which has emerged as a powerful tool in preventing suicide. YMHFA is similar to physical first aid which provides the tools and skills needed to offer initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Provides School-Based Mental Health Services to Peach Springs Unified School District in Mohave County
HMA PR Article; Phoenix/Kingman, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is providing comprehensive school-based mental health services to students and their families within the Peach Springs Unified School District. The partnership between SB&H and the Peach Springs Unified School District signifies a shared dedication to enhancing the overall well-being and academic success of students. By offering accessible and culturally sensitive mental health services within the school setting and in the community, both organizations aim to create a supportive environment that promotes emotional growth and fosters a sense of belonging for all students.
Southwest Behavioral Celebrates New Pharmacy Opening
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
On August 3, 2023, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services celebrated the grand opening of a new in-house pharmacy at their Bullhead City Outpatient clinic. It is the fourth pharmacy opened under partnership with Genoa Healthcare and the first to be opened in Mohave County.
Encourage Discussions Surrounding Men's Mental Health
Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ
Men often encounter unique challenges when it comes to discussing their struggles and their willingness to seek help. If we want to improve the mental health wellbeing and support for all, then it's critical we include men's mental health in the discussion. Greg Choy, MSN-HSA, RN, Director of Nursing for Southwest Family Medicine, shares some tips and resources.
The Importance of Alcohol Prevention Discussions
West Valley View Article; Goodyear, AZ
With drugs and binge drinking on the rise, it's essential to recognize the importance of alcohol and substance abuse education in schools and to ask parents to support the effort by encouraging open conversations with their children about underage drinking at home. Erika Arthur, MSW, BHT, school-based therapist, shares tips for parents to talk to their children about this topic..
MSTEPP Hosts Site Visit and Training Session for Organizations Across the Country
Kingman Daily Miner Article; Kingman, AZ
Over the week of June 11, the Mohave Substance Treatment, Education and Prevention Partnership recently hosted a site visit and training session for coalitions from across the country. Programs that were highlighted included our Overdose Mapping Application which tracks overdoses in the community and provides alerts when they occur in close time frames of proximity to each other. The alert allows MSTEPP to active street outreach teams from Southwest Behavioral and Arizona Youth Partnership to saturate impacted neighborhoods with information on prevention, awareness and treatment options.
There Are Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles on Mental Health
West Valley View Article; Goodyear, AZ
Did you know that puzzles can improve your overall mental health? Working on jigsaw puzzles can be an effective way to enhance your mental speed, improve short-term and working memory, and promote more positive mood states through the production of dopamine - a neurotransmitter that is related to pleasure, motivation, and concentration. Dr. William Marsh, PsyD, Clinical Director, shares some of the benefits.
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