AZ Big Media Article; Phoenix, AZ
Dong Liang, PR Specialist with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, reflects upon growing up in China and his relationship with his dad, and how as himself a father now, he is working to integrate both Chinese and American parenting as well as respect, the importance of hard work and the privilege of citizenship.
HMA PR Article; Phoenix, AZ
Ricardo Aldana, Talent Acquisition Coordinator with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, discusses fatherhood's role in understanding who you are and extending yourself to your children in the most selfless way, as well as to expose a child to the ways of life in order to maximize their potential and improve their life.
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
The Bullhead City Veterans Resource Team needs more members and assistance from the community to support veterans who are trying to improve their lives. The team supports veterans who are criminal defendants completing actions under close supervision of the city’s Veterans Treatment Court.
My Local News - Ahwatukee Article; Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) has won Outstanding Achievement in Behavioral Health Management or Treatment at the 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards presented by AZBigMedia. SB&H was honored with this award due to their work combating the opioid crisis.
KMOG 1420am Audio; Payson, AZ
KMOG 1420am, Rim Country Radio, recognized SB&H Payson's Empowerment Center as their Business of the Week and winner of a pizza party from KMOG and The Pizza Factory. The Empowerment Center provides a day program, recreation, group therapy, a clothing closet, lunch and other services.
AZ Big Media Article; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H announced its 2017 Employees of the Year at the organization’s annual awards banquet. The awards recognize individuals in each of SB&H’s program areas. Employees are encouraged to nominate their fellow coworkers who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling SB&H’s mission.
Arizona Daily Sun Article; Flagstaff, AZ
The Guidance Center and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, two organizations on the front lines of opioid treatment in northern Arizona, have both seen noticeable increases in clients seeking treatment for abuse of prescription pills or illegal forms of the drug like heroin.
Phoenix Republic Article; Phoenix, AZ
Paul Rubi, a Peer Support Specialist at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was featured in the Phoenix Republic, discussing Mental Health Month, focusing on wellness, and resources available.
Kingman Daily Miner Article; Kingman, AZ
Lauren Lauder, SB&H's Senior VP Northern Arizona, discusses the current opioid crisis in northern Arizona. In Kingman specifically, there have been more than 60 suspected opioid overdoses without fatality since June 2017, classifying our community amongst some of the most saturated in the state. As a whole, Mohave County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, has recorded between 101 and 322 possible opioid overdoses reported since June 2017.
Arizona Department of Health Services News Release; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is proud to be a Gold-level recipient of the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) award, a public health initiative that has been developed through a partnership between Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County Public Health. HAWP recognizes businesses that are making efforts to positively affect the health and well-being of their employees, their families, and their community through evidence-based worksite health initiatives and promising programs.