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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...
Thanksgiving – Giving Thanks and Spending Quality Time Around the Table
As Thanksgiving Day quickly approaches and we begin to think about preparations for the big day, let’s also take some time for our families and reflect on our life’s good fortune. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, know that you have the ability to...
Autism “Center of Excellence” Opens in Phoenix
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. Read/view the...
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...
Center for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders Opens in Phoenix
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...
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...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Centers of Excellence Formed Through Partnership
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 64 children in Arizona are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). On average, children in Arizona are diagnosed at 5 years 3 months. Hispanic children are even more likely to be...
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 Centers of Excellence opening summer 2017
April is Autism Awareness Month. This year, we’re celebrating a milestone in autism care. We’ve selected two local providers to serve as Autism Spectrum Disorder Centers of Excellence. They are Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) and Touchstone...
Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Locked in On Being Drug and Alcohol Free
For teens, drugs and alcohol can be extremely easy to access. Parents must be aware that preventing substance use and abuse starts at home. Parents are the number one influence in a teen’s life. Therefore, it is important to guide your child by establishing clear...