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Go Beyond Autism Awareness This Month
Ahwatukee Foothills News Article; Ahwatukee, AZ When Rebekah McConnell's daughter Sarah turned nine, she was diagnosed with pervasive developmental and attention deficit disorder, followed by Asperger’s and anxiety. After a bit of research, they discovered Southwest...
SB&H Adds New Board Member
AZ Business Leaders Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services announced today that it has appointed Kevin Lawson to its board of directors. Lawson has more than 24 years of firefighter paramedic experience currently working for the City of...
Positive Perceptions of Prom
Prom is a night that many teens in high school look forward to all year. Take this opportunity to make sure your kids understand the dangers of alcohol and drug use. A common perception many people have regarding prom is that teens having a few drinks...
Steven Sheets Carves Career Path in Caring
Scottsdale Airpark News Article; Scottsdale, AZ Steven Sheets worked full time while in school and took on a time-intensive internship as part of his master’s requirements. The 1,600-hour internship, where he primarily provided counseling and case management, was with...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Appoints Chief Medical Officer
AZ Business Leaders Article; Phoenix, AZ Michael Sweeney, MD has joined Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), an innovative leader in behavioral health as its Chief Medical Officer. Read the full article » AZ Business Leaders Article; Phoenix, AZ...
Business RadioX Conversation on Mental Health First Aid and Peer Support Specialist Training
Business RadioX Article/Audio; Phoenix, AZ Lynda Riford, Marketing Director; Nicole Hein, Learning and Development Manager; and Cindy Webb, Coordinator of Learning and Development joined Dr. Adrian McIntyre on Valley Business RadioX to discuss Mental Health First Aid...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Receives Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
My Local News - Central Phoenix Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) has received a three-year, $125,000/year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds will be used to support the...
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services Community Resilience Center Receives New Patio Area Through Local Eagle Scout Project
My Local News - Central Phoenix Article; Phoenix, AZ On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, Eagle Scout candidate Elias Bunn presented the Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Community Resilience Center with two handmade picnic tables, the result of his Eagle Scout service...
What’s Up with Steroids?
Steroids are organic compounds which the body makes naturally to combat disease and illnesses and to help balance the body when needed. The most common form of steroids seen in the body is in the form of a hormone. Two of the most heard about hormones that the body...
Community Resilience Center Receives New Patio Area Through Local Eagle Scout Project
SB&H Facebook Live Video; Phoenix, AZ Eagle Scout candidate Elias Bunn presented the SB&H Community Resilience Center with two handmade picnic tables, the result of his Eagle Scout service project. In order to achieve the rank of Eagle, Elias had to earn...