January 2020 MHA AZ Newsletter
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Find Mental and Behavioral Health Information and Resources by calling
Copa Health, powered by Marc Community Resources and Partners in Recovery at
480-994-4407
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Are you and/or the individuals you serve taking advantage of MHA AZ's free, online, confidential
SCREENING TOOLS?
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Taking a
mental health screening
is one of the
quickest and easiest ways
to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are
real, common and treatable.
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Exciting Updates from MHA AZ!
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Our
2020 SEEDS Conference
will be held in
October
this year! This allows our organization and community partners to focus on legislative advocacy in preparation for the upcoming session, attend our
Mental Health Hall of Fame Event
,
participate in trainings and events in May during Mental Health Awareness Month and
wrap up the year with our annual conference!
We hope you'll consider attending and/or sponsoring SEEDS 2020 as you prepare your next fiscal budget. We thank you for your support!
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Over the next several months, we will begin our search for an Executive Director!
Our Associate Director, Erin Callinan, MSW continues to lead our organization and will work alongside the Board of Directors to fill the role of Executive Director. We are thrilled to gain additional leadership to support and grow MHA AZ as we
roll out new projects in 2020!
Once the ED position is open for hire,
we will be sure to spread the opportunity
far and wide.
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Our Mental Health in the Workplace Training
Program in Action
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Did you know that
stress
and
depression
are two of the
largest causes of absenteeism
in our professional work spaces? This impacts an agency's bottom line, creates difficulties for employees and supervisors, and further increases workplace disparities.
MHA AZ is working to enhance and promote mentally healthy workplaces
by sharing strategies for fostering a healthy workforce environment through our
Mental Health in the Workplace training program.
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The team at
Vantage Self-Directed IRA's
gathers to brainstorm and learn about best practices for responding to an employee who may be struggling with anxiety and depression
#B4STAGE4.
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City Employees in the Town of Queen Creek
put together their internal guidelines for helpful and unhelpful ways to
ask about mental health and stress
in the workplace.
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Your Voice Matters: Training for Mental Health Self Advocacy with Arizona Legislators
Presented at St. Joe's Hospital and Medical Center in November 2019
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MHA AZ delivered this 3 hour "Your Voice Matters" training to increase participants capacity for mental health
self advocacy
and highlight ways to become involved in
systems of change.
MHA AZ provided an overview of the
behavioral health
system, tools for engaging in
legislative advocacy,
and identified
ways to speak out
about the needs of those living with mental health challenges with Arizona legislators.
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A huge thank you to
Whitney Walker, JD
, Director of Communications and Public Policy at
Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition
for presenting on civics and legislative advocacy!
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING MHA AZ PROVIDE TRAINING TO YOUR AGENCY, COMPANY OR COMMUNITY?
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MHA AZ was awarded an Arizona Community of Care grant from Dignity Health!
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We are thrilled to partner with
NAMI Valley of the Sun
and
Copa Health
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Powered by
Marc Community Resources and Partners in Recovery to build our community of care,
"
Greater Phoenix Mental Health Connections."
This is a
community wide capacity building initiative
to increase the number of individuals who seek access to community based mental and behavioral health services.
We will
p
romote early identification
of mental health conditions through community
outreach, education,
and supportive, timely
engagement
with community mental health
resources
and
services,
thereby reducing subsequent Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions due to untreated mental illness.
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Taking Care of YOU in 2020
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Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference
Volunteer Adult Facilitators Needed!
JANUARY 21st, 2020
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Adult facilitators will
support the student facilitators
during the afternoon breakout sessions to lead small group activities with conference attendees. There will be 1 adult and 1 student facilitator per group of 15-20 student attendees.
Training for facilitators is required
to better understand responsibilities and activities. There will be one in-person and one online training required to complete prior to January 16th, 2020.
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January - March 2020
Community Events and Trainings
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NAMI Arizona 2020 Annual Meeting
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January 11, 2020
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ability 360 Center, Phoenix
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Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
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January 12, 2020
9:00am - 12:00pm
Abrams Public Health Center, Tucson
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Train the Trainer: Overdose Prevention, Recognition and Response
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January 15, 2020
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Willcox Community Center, Willcox
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Spotlight on Mental Health: Treating Depression with TMS
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January 16, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lighthouse Psychiatry, Gilbert
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Lunch and Learn: Dissociation and Complex Trauma
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January 21, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Aurora East, Tempe
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AZ Adult Protective Services Stakeholder Meeting
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January 23, 2020
8:15am - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix
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Arizona's 2020 Legislative Landscape
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January 24, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Northern Trust, Phoenix
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Chronic Pain and Illness
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January 25, 2020
10:00am - 1:00pm
Optimal You, Scottsdale
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FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
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January 29, 2020
8:00am - 5:00pm
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services HQ, Phoenix
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FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
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January 30, 2020
8:00am - 5:00pm
Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Winslow
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Trusted Adult Ally Training - Responding to Teen Dating Abuse
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January 30 and 31, 2020
9:00am - 5:00pm
Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, Phoenix
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ACEs and Substance Abuse Disorder
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February 4, 2020
11:00am - 1:00pm
Abrams Public Health Center, Tucson
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Bee Daring Foundation and Phoenix Suns - Project Phx 5K Walk/Run
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February 8, 2020
8:00am
Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix
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February 11, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Scottsdale Community College
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2nd Annual Winter Institute for Public Safety & Behavioral Health
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February 18-20, 2020
ASU West Campus, Glendale
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1st Annual Pathways Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment Symposium
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February 21, 2020
8:30 am - 4:30pm
The Pathway Program, Tempe
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Mission 22: Break the Stigma All Vehicle Poker Run/Rally
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February 22, 2020
4:00pm
Greyhound Park, Tucson
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February 25, 2020
8:00am - 12:00pm
Winslow Indian Healthcare Center, Winslow
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9th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities
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February 28, 2020
8:00am - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix
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Arizona Talks: Criminal Justice Reform
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February 29, 2020
4:00pm - 7:00pm
First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, Scottsdale
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Self Care: Beyond the Bubble Bath
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February 29 and March 1, 2020
9:00am - 4:00pm
Connections AZ, Phoenix
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Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Symposium
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March 2, 2020
8:00am - 4:15pm
Black Canyon Conference Center, Phoenix
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March 10, 2020
9:00am - 3:00 pm
HiIton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, Sedona
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March 14, 2020
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Arizona Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy Training, Scottsdale
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First Responder Mental Health and Wellness
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March 26 and 27, 2020
8:00am - 4:00pm
City of Mesa Public Safety Training Facility, Mesa
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Children & Teens DisABILITIES Support Fair
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March 28, 2020
9:00am - 4:00pm
Coyote Spring Elementary School, Prescott Valley
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MHA AZ Board of Directors
Josh Mozell, JD, Board Chair
Chuck Goldstein, MD, Vice Chair
Jason Bernstein, CPA, Treasurer
Matthew Moody, MC, Secretary
Karen Pitico, LCSW, MPH
Marcus Johnson, MPH
Laurie Goldstein
Chuck Montgomery
Amanda Stamps
Adwoa John
Laura Dix, MS
Gregory Robins
MHA AZ Staff
Erin Callinan, MSW, Associate Director
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