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Focus on Wellness is Key to Living With Mental Illness
Phoenix Republic Article; Phoenix, AZ
Paul Rubi, a Peer Support Specialist at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, was featured in the Phoenix Republic, discussing Mental Health Month, focusing on wellness, and resources available.
The Opioid Crisis: How is Northern Arizona Being Affected?
Kingman Daily Miner Article; Kingman, AZ
Lauren Lauder, SB&H's Senior VP Northern Arizona, discusses the current opioid crisis in northern Arizona. In Kingman specifically, there have been more than 60 suspected opioid overdoses without fatality since June 2017, classifying our community amongst some of the most saturated in the state. As a whole, Mohave County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, has recorded between 101 and 322 possible opioid overdoses reported since June 2017.
Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Recognizes Statewide Employers at Annual Award Event
Arizona Department of Health Services News Release; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is proud to be a Gold-level recipient of the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) award, a public health initiative that has been developed through a partnership between Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County Public Health. HAWP recognizes businesses that are making efforts to positively affect the health and well-being of their employees, their families, and their community through evidence-based worksite health initiatives and promising programs.
AZTV Arizona's Daily Mix - Mental Health Awareness Month
AZTV Video; Phoenix, AZ
Paul Rubi, Vocational Trainee and Paul Buttermore, Program Director with the Community Resilience program, were featured in a television spot on Arizona's Daily Mix speaking about Paul Rubi’s recovery journey with the Link and In-Home treatment programs, his current role as both a staff member and peer support specialist trainer with SB&H, and advocating for mental health awareness this May.
Underage Drinking and End of Year Celebrations Don’t Mix
San Tan Valley News Article; Phoenix, AZ
Shomari Jackson, a Project Coordinator with SB&H's Community Youth Development Program, provides tips on how parents can keep their teens safe from the dangers of alcohol during prom season.
Healthcare Leadership Awards 2018
AZ Big Media Article/Photos; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is honored to be named the winner of AZ Big Media's 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards - Outstanding Achievement in Behavioral Health Management or Treatment, for our work statewide to help alleviate the opioid crisis. This award honors the women, men and institutions that bring excellence and innovation to Arizona’s healthcare sector.
How DrugFreeAZKids.org Works to Prevent and Reduce Youth Drug and Alcohol Use
The Phoenix File Audio; Phoenix, AZ
Thalia Williams, DFAZK program Director, was interviewed on weekly public affairs program The Phoenix File, on Radio Phoenix in a discussion around the program’s work to prevent and reduce youth drug and alcohol use through community education and awareness.
SB&H Among Phoenix Business Journal's 2018 Healthiest Employers
Phoenix Business Journal Article; Phoenix, AZ
SB&H is proud to be included in Phoenix Business Journal's 2018 Healthiest Employers for Midsize Companies (500-1,499 employees), thanks to our comprehensive corporate wellness program. This esteemed award honors the healthiest employers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Graduate’s Best-Case Scenario: Help Society’s Worst
GCU Today Article; Phoenix, AZ
Bianca Boling, who served as a volunteer intern for SB&H and graduated from Grand Canyon University as one of the campus’ finest students and best athletes, has been accepted to Midwestern University’s accelerated bridge program to earn her master’s degree while obtaining a doctorate degree in clinical psychology.
Family Celebrates Daughter’s Milestone at Autism Center
InMaricopa Article; Maricopa, AZ
April signifies a very important milestone for a local family. Not only is it Autism Awareness Month, but it also marks the six-month anniversary their daughter has been employed as an autism peer support specialist.
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