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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...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Payson Offers Assistance Following Water Wheel Flash Flood
KMOG Radio Segment; Payson, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services assisted rescuers to cope with traumatic experiences following the Water Wheel flashflood in Payson in July 2017. Hear the full segment »
9 Facts About Addiction People Usually Get Wrong
This article was originally posted on July 18, 2017 By Sarah Royal of The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids at DrugFree.org. There’s a lot of stigma and misunderstanding with substance use disorders, treatment and recovery. But you should never let social judgment...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Appoints Steven Sheets as Vice President of Outpatient Services
My Local News Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is pleased to announce it has appointed Steven Sheets as the vice president of outpatient services. In his new role, Sheets will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Presents Annual Employee of the Year Awards
Tempe News Article; Tempe, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is pleased to announce it recently presented its 2016 Employee of the Year Awards to nine recipients at its annual awards banquet. The Employee of the Year Awards recognize individuals in each of...
Summer Safety: Parents’ Behaviors Become Learned Behaviors
Gilbert Sun News Article; Gilbert, AZ Carrie Holmes, Program Coordinator with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, discusses summer safety particularly when it comes to alcohol and the importance of being aware that children look to their parents as role...
35% of Canadian Teens Admit to Riding with Driver Who Had Been Drinking
A new study finds that more than 35% of Canadian high school students admit to having been in a car with a driver who had been drinking, while 20% reported ever riding with a driver who had been using marijuana. “These numbers are concerning,” said study author Leia...
A Father’s Day Message: Encourage a Sense of Adventure
East Valley Tribune Article; Ahwatukee, AZ Carlos Tosca, Program Director with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was featured in the East Valley Tribune and Ahwatukee Foothills News discussing the essential role Fathers play in encouraging children to take...
Veterans Court Celebrates Family, Achievement
Today's News-Herald Article; Lake Havasu City, AZ Military veterans – along with their families – involved in the Lake Havasu City Veterans Treatment Court were treated to a free barbeque lunch, live entertainment and activities on Saturday, June 17th. The...
Being a Dad Means Adapting to Change
Glendale Republic Article; Glendale, AZ Armando Carrillo, Program Coordinator with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was featured in the Glendale Republic, Northwest Valley Republic, Peoria Republic, Surprise Republic and Southwest Valley Republic discussing...