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Grant Addresses Emergency Housing Needs
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
A grant obtained earlier this year is expected to help local homeless people begin their transition off the streets. The news was announced at last week’s Homeless Task Force meeting. Short-term emergency housing needs are the focus of the $70,000 grant obtained this spring by Southwest Behavioral & Health Services.
Workshop to Teach Veterans Mental Health First Aid
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
People interested in learning how to provide mental health first aid to veterans are invited to attend training from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30th at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. The goal of the session is to draw in more veteran-mentors to work with veterans going through the county’s Veterans Treatment Courts.
The Journey of Fatherhood: Rediscovery of Oneself and the Meaning of Life
Scottsdale Independent Article; Scottsdale, AZ
Tony Dong, Property Management Specialist with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, shares his belief that the most important thing a father can do is to be there as the mentor, the best friend, the biggest supporter, and the catalyst to the child’s self-actualization process.
Father's Day Offers Time to Reflect
AZ Big Media Article; Phoenix, AZ
Dong Liang, PR Specialist with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, reflects upon growing up in China and his relationship with his dad, and how as himself a father now, he is working to integrate both Chinese and American parenting as well as respect, the importance of hard work and the privilege of citizenship.
A Reflection on Fatherhood
HMA PR Article; Phoenix, AZ
Ricardo Aldana, Talent Acquisition Coordinator with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, discusses fatherhood's role in understanding who you are and extending yourself to your children in the most selfless way, as well as to expose a child to the ways of life in order to maximize their potential and improve their life.
Veterans Resource Team Seeking More Members
Mohave Valley Daily News Article; Bullhead City, AZ
The Bullhead City Veterans Resource Team needs more members and assistance from the community to support veterans who are trying to improve their lives. The team supports veterans who are criminal defendants completing actions under close supervision of the city’s Veterans Treatment Court.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Wins Big at 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards
My Local News - Ahwatukee Article; Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) has won Outstanding Achievement in Behavioral Health Management or Treatment at the 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards presented by AZBigMedia. SB&H was honored with this award due to their work combating the opioid crisis.
KMOG Salutes SB&H Payson's Empowerment Center as Business of the Week
KMOG 1420am Audio; Payson, AZ
KMOG 1420am, Rim Country Radio, recognized SB&H Payson's Empowerment Center as their Business of the Week and winner of a pizza party from KMOG and The Pizza Factory. The Empowerment Center provides a day program, recreation, group therapy, a clothing closet, lunch and other services.
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Honors Employees of the Year
AZ Big Media Article; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H announced its 2017 Employees of the Year at the organization’s annual awards banquet. The awards recognize individuals in each of SB&H’s program areas. Employees are encouraged to nominate their fellow coworkers who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling SB&H’s mission.
Opioid Epidemic Brings Unique Challenges, Even in Coconino County
Arizona Daily Sun Article; Flagstaff, AZ
The Guidance Center and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, two organizations on the front lines of opioid treatment in northern Arizona, have both seen noticeable increases in clients seeking treatment for abuse of prescription pills or illegal forms of the drug like heroin.
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