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Thirty-Somethings: Young Business Leaders Become Innovators in Their Industries and Drive Arizona's Economy
AZ Business Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ
Steven Sheets, Senior VP Maricopa County with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was chosen as one of the business leaders highlighted in AZ Big Media - Arizona Business Magazine’s “Thirty-Something” issue, featuring young business leaders who are all in their 30s and changing Arizona's business landscape.
SB&H's First Annual Cultural Diversity & Wellness Event of 2017
Midtown Muse Article (p. 3); Phoenix, AZ
Sounds of celebration, laughter and fun were in the air as attendees at the Southwest Behavioral & Health Services First Annual Cultural Diversity & Wellness Event discovered what makes a person's culture and ideas of wellness.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Promotes Lauren Lauder
AZ Business Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) announced that Lauren Lauder has been promoted to senior vice president of Northern Arizona. In her new role, Lauder will be responsible for overseeing operations for Coconino, Mohave and Yavapai Counties, developing new and innovative programs that enhance SB&H delivery of integrated care and continuing to foster a healthy employment environment while providing care that meets community members’ needs.
Here is How You Can Support a Sexual Assault Victim
KTAR News Article; Phoenix, AZ
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, discussion has been raised over how to help sexual assault victims. Tiffany Trawick, BHP Lead with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Phoenix said a non-judgmental listening ear can mean the difference between a bitter, hurt person and one who heals from trauma.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Promotes Steven Sheets
AZ Business Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H announced that Steven Sheets has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of outpatient services. In his expanded role, Sheets will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical oversight of Maricopa and Gila counties’ programs, partnering with system stakeholders and community partners, and developing and implementing programs to sustain and grow our all of our programs within Maricopa and Gila counties.
Local Doctor Receives Service Award
North Central News Article; Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Robert Bohanske, Chief of Clinical Services and Clinical Training with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, has received a 2017 Service Award from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). The award was presented during ASPPB's annual meeting in October.
Autism "Center of Excellence" Opens in Phoenix
ABC 15 Arizona Article/Video; Phoenix, AZ
Autism "centers of excellence" are opening up around the Valley, hoping to ease the burden on families by providing a variety of resources and care under one roof. The Southwest Autism Center of Excellence opens Tuesday near the I-17 and Cactus.
Center for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders Opens in Phoenix
KTAR News Article; Phoenix, AZ
The center is the result of a partnership between Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care. Touchstone Health Services and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services and Southwest Human Development were picked as community providers to provide better access to care and an earlier diagnosis.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Centers of Excellence Formed Through Partnership
My Local News Article; Phoenix, AZ
To help provide better access to care and an earlier diagnosis, Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care have selected the partnership of the Southwest Autism Center of Excellence and Touchstone Health Services to serve as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Centers of Excellence throughout the Valley.
Flagstaff Agencies Try Again on Private Housing Program for Street Alcoholics
Arizona Daily Sun Article; Flagstaff, AZ
The current Closing the Gap housing program aims to correct several problems that caused the previous two attempts to fail. All residents will receive housing-focused case management from Catholic Charities and will be assigned a case manager through Southwest Behavioral & Health Services.
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