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Healthcare Leadership Awards 2018
AZ Big Media Article/Photos; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is honored to be named the winner of AZ Big Media's 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards - Outstanding Achievement in Behavioral Health Management or Treatment, for our work statewide to help alleviate the opioid crisis. This award honors the women, men and institutions that bring excellence and innovation to Arizona’s healthcare sector.
How DrugFreeAZKids.org Works to Prevent and Reduce Youth Drug and Alcohol Use
The Phoenix File Audio; Phoenix, AZ
Thalia Williams, DFAZK program Director, was interviewed on weekly public affairs program The Phoenix File, on Radio Phoenix in a discussion around the program’s work to prevent and reduce youth drug and alcohol use through community education and awareness.
SB&H Among Phoenix Business Journal's 2018 Healthiest Employers
Phoenix Business Journal Article; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is proud to be included in Phoenix Business Journal's 2018 Healthiest Employers for Midsize Companies (500-1,499 employees), thanks to our comprehensive corporate wellness program. This esteemed award honors the healthiest employers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Graduate’s Best-Case Scenario: Help Society’s Worst
GCU Today Article; Phoenix, AZ
Bianca Boling, who served as a volunteer intern for SB&H and graduated from Grand Canyon University as one of the campus’ finest students and best athletes, has been accepted to Midwestern University’s accelerated bridge program to earn her master’s degree while obtaining a doctorate degree in clinical psychology.
Family Celebrates Daughter’s Milestone at Autism Center
InMaricopa Article; Maricopa, AZ
April signifies a very important milestone for a local family. Not only is it Autism Awareness Month, but it also marks the six-month anniversary their daughter has been employed as an autism peer support specialist.
April is National Autism Awareness Month
iHeartRadio - Valley Views Audio; Phoenix, AZ
April is National Autism Awareness Month. SB&H's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ramiro Guillen, and Senior VP Maricopa & Gila County, Steven Sheets joined KEZ's Marty Manning to talk about the observance, and about the Southwest Autism Center of Excellence, a collaborative effort of SB&H and Southwest Human Development.
Woman With Maricopa Roots Helps Others With Autism
Maricopa Monitor Article/Video; Maricopa, AZ
Southwest Autism Center of Excellence is celebrating its six-month anniversary, and with that comes another important anniversary, which is Catherine Abbott’s six-month anniversary as an employee at the center. April 2 is also World Autism Awareness Day.
Opioid Crisis Hits Mohave County Hard
AZ Family Video; Mohave County, AZ
Jasmine Myers, Program Coordinator at SB&H Bullhead City, joined AZ Family Chief Investigative Reporter Morgan Loew to discuss the opioid crisis, the effects opioids have had on the communities in Mohave County and how state funding limits the amount of available services.
Help Is Available: Here's Where You Can Find It
Phoenix Republic Article; Phoenix, AZ
Steven Sheets, Senior VP Maricopa County with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was featured in the Phoenix Republic, discussing traumatic events such as the recent school shootings, and resources to find help.
WACOG Offering Help to Those Undergoing Mental Health Crises
Kingman Daily Miner Article; Kingman, AZ
Mental health and related issues have begun to dominate news cycles and social media platforms with increasing regularity. In response to increasing awareness, the Western Arizona Council of Governments hosted a mental health first aid training on Thursday, March 8th.
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