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Sep
18
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.
Sep
7
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.
Aug
9
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.
Jul
19
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.
Jul
19
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..
Jun
30
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.
Jun
7
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.
May
16
Learning Continues Throughout the Summer
The Foothills Focus Article; Phoenix, AZ
Much like preparing for next year’s sports seasons, summer activities are just as important as doing well during the school year. The Deer Valley Unified School District has several academic and athletic camps as well as learning intervention and acceleration activities that continue throughout the summer; and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services will continue to provide support programs for kindergarten to eighth-grade students.
May
15
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Elects New Board Chairperson
Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley resident Richard Herold, a commercial litigation partner in the Phoenix Office of Spencer Fane, LLP, has been elected chairperson of the Board of Directors of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Herold joined the board in 2017 and has played an active role in promoting the organization’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities the organization serves statewide.
Apr
20
Flagstaff Shelter Services Acquires Former Motel 6 to Open "The Lantern"
Arizona Daily Sun Article; Flagstaff, AZ
Almost exactly one year after Flagstaff Shelter Services (FSS) purchased "The Crown" on Route 66, it has acquired another hotel. Now, in a play on the concept of Motel 6 "leaving the light on for you," the team at FSS has started calling its new site "The Lantern." One of the benefits of living at The Lantern will come in the form of access to on-site social services. Housing case managers, advocates from Native Americans for Community Action, and staff from the Guidance Center and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services will all be available in the building to help people try to transition successfully out of homelessness.
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