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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services names 10 for Employee of the Year
Scottsdale Independent Article; Scottsdale, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services recently announced 10 recipients of its 2018 Employees of the Year Award. According to a press release, awards were presented at the organization’s annual awards banquet on April 23. The Employee of the Year Awards recognize individuals in each of the organization’s program areas.
Mental Health Awareness Month KMOG Payson Radio Segment
KMOG 1420am Audio; Payson, AZ
May is Mental Health Month, an observance that aims to bring to light the daily struggles of more than 43 million people in the U.S. KMOG 1420am, Rim Country Radio's Randy Roberson spoke with Diane Roberson, Payson Operations Manager; Becky Conway, Payson CSR Supervisor; and Lynda Riford, SB&H Marketing Director, about the importance of this awareness month, reducing stigma, Mental Health First Aid, and tips for people to boost their overall mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Month iHeartMedia Radio Segment
iHeartRadio Article/Audio; Phoenix, AZ
May is Mental Health Month, an observance that aims to bring to light the daily struggles of more than 43 million people in the U.S. One of those is Paul Rubi, a peer support specialist at SB&H. iHeartMedia's Marty Manning spoke with Paul and Paul Buttermore, a program director at SB&H, about how Paul's success story can give hope to others.
My Adopted Child is My Mother's Day Gift
Scottsdale Progress Article; Scottsdale, AZ
This Mother's Day, SB&H staff Amy Vogelson shares the privilege and joy she feels as a Mom, as well as her wonderful Mother's Day gift.
My Evolution as a Mother
My Local News - Central Phoenix Article; Phoenix, AZ
With Mother's Day around the corner, SB&H staff Marcie Herzog reflects on what it means to be a mom, the importance of following your heart, and the individual evolutionary process that may mean.
MCC Holding Commencement Exercises Friday
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
Kayla Crowe, a staff member at SB&H's Kingman Recovery Unit, is one of the upcoming MCC Class of 2019 graduates; Kayla is graduating with a college degree in social and behavioral science, is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and, thanks to what she learned at MCC, is working at SB&H.
SB&H Mental Health Awareness Month Picnic at Water Ranch Park
12 News Video; Phoenix, AZ
On Friday, May 3rd, SB&H's Community Resilience program held a picnic for clients and staff at Water Ranch Park and the Riparian Preserve in honor of May is Mental Health Month, complete with food, activities, and a Proclamation of May is Mental Health Month, in partnership with SB&H, from City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Earns HAWP Gold Award
AZ Business Leaders Article; Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services has been awarded the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) Gold Award, which recognizes Arizona businesses that are making efforts to positively affect the health and well-being of employees, their families, and their community. The criteria for this award evaluate evidence-based worksite health initiatives and promising programs.
SB&H Among AZ Business's 2019 Healthcare Leadership/Behavioral Healthcare Organizations of the Year
AZ Business Leaders Article; Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is proud to be featured on p. 79 of AZ Big Media's May/June Industry Leaders issue as one of the 2019 Healthcare Leadership/Behavioral Healthcare Organizations of the Year!
Suicide Resources
Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ
In part 5 in a Roundup series on suicide, the majority of people who spoke to the publication said they felt isolated after losing someone to suicide - with nowhere to turn to talk. Many said they feared revealing that they too feel suicidal at times, struggling to cope with a series of unanswered questions and emotions. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of the agencies offering a range of programs, support and treatment options for ongoing medical and behavioral health support.
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