Latest News & Events
Autism Facts
Up the Hill Article; Goodyear, AZ This year marks the 5-year anniversary of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services' Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE). To celebrate this milestone, we're spreading the word and sharing 10 surprising facts about Autism...
Autism Awareness
The Front Porch Article; Surprise, AZ We have all witnessed what appears to be an individual having a meltdown. The individual is stressed, and the caregiver or person providing support feels overwhelmed. As a bystander and well-meaning person, you may want to offer a...
Southwest Autism Center Of Excellence Seeks Donations For 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
Arizona Health and Living Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE) is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a Fall Festival. SACE is a program of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a non-profit...
Hometown Heroes: Payson Homeless and Veterans Homeless Initiative
Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ Every night from 4 to 6:30 p.m. the Payson Homeless and Veterans Homeless Initiative offers a hot dinner, clothing, and a shower. In cold weather or during a natural disaster, the center has sleeping accommodations too. Imagine...
Career Day: Christine Hayes Uses Laughter Therapy to Help People Lead Better Lives
Epic Kids Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ Prescott Valley Program Director Christine Hayes appeared in an Epic Kids Magazine Career Day profile, sharing facts about her job and advice to youth who want to pursue a similar career. Read the full article...
BCPD Readies to BACCUP
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ As a new nationwide hotline for mental health crises becomes available, the Bullhead City Police Department is preparing to debut its own crisis intervention program. Dubbed BACCUP — short for Bullhead Area...
Celebrating Sobriety with Hope Lives, a Nonprofit Peer Support Agency in Flagstaff
Arizona Daily Sun Article; Flagstaff, AZ Hope Lives, a nonprofit organization, opened in northern Arizona in 2014, and it has helped hundreds of people since then with serious mental illness (SMI) diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, and criminal histories to find...
ASU’s Legacy Award Posthumously Recognizes Dr. Bob Bohanske
Patch.com Article; Phoenix, AZ For more than 20 years, Arizona State University has recognized top contributors to Arizona's behavioral health community. At the 23rd Annual Summer Institute Behavioral Health Awards Gala held last month in Flagstaff, Arizona, the...
Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 2022: Steven Sheets
Phoenix Business Journal Article; Phoenix, AZ The Phoenix Business Journal wrangled up some of the Valley's best and brightest young leaders for its annual 40 Under 40 awards. The awards program recognizes fast-track executives in the region who are making major...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Adds Board Member
Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, an innovative integrated health leader, announced it has appointed Barbara Firminger to its board of directors. An industry veteran with more than 25 years of operational and...