MHA AZ Out and About in the Community
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We participated in the
Speak Up, Stand Up, Save Life Conference
as an adult facilitator for a youth breakout workshop at Grand Canyon University. Young people navigated the most common issues they face, ways adults create or remove barriers to seeking help, and made personal commitments to speak up and stand up within their schools and peer circles. Learn more at
www.speakstandsave.com
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MHA AZ attended the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's First Rally to Prevent Suicide in Arizona
in February. It was a fantastic turn out thanks to the hard work of the AFSP-Arizona Chapter team and the passion of the community! Interested in getting involved? Learn more about their chapter and the statewide Out of the Darkness Walks at
afsp.org/chapter/afsp-arizona/
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It was an honor to co-present with
Beth Brady, LAC
from the
Crisis Response Network
and our
newest MHA AZ Board of Director!
This Mental Health in the Workplace Training at the Hays Companies HR Conference focused on fostering a healthy work environment, identifying the warning signs of suicide, and providing workplace accommodations and assistance. Learn more about services provided by the Crisis Response Network at
crisisnetwork.org.
Interested in requesting a Mental Health in the Workplace Training?
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Registration and Call for Conference Proposals
will open up by the end of April.
Are you interested in
Sponsoring the 2020 SEEDS Conference?
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Governor Ducey signed SB1523, Jake's Law, into law on March 3, 2020!
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Governor Ducey signed
SB1523, Jake's Law
, into law on March 3, 2020! Members of the legislature voted unanimously in both chambers to pass SB1523. This would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and support of
The JEM Foundation,
Arizona legislators,
behavioral health providers, and multiple community partners!
MHA AZ greatly appreciates the sponsorship and hard work of
Senator Brophy McGee and Representative Weninger
in getting this bill passed. Thank you to
Governor Ducey
and the
Governors office
for making behavioral health parity and access to services a priority in Arizona!
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We feel honored to have had the opportunity to participate on the
Arizona Council for Insurance Parity
under the initial leadership of MHA AZ's former
Executive Director, Kristina Sabetta, LCSW.
As our Associate Director Erin Callinan, MSW stepped onto the committee in July, we continued to learn and grow from the experience brought forth by
Representative Epstein, The Arizona Council for Human Service Providers, Ben and Denise Denslow of The JEM Foundation, Carly Fleege, MIKID, The Arizona Psychiatric Society, AFSP, The Kennedy Forum, Peers and Families, and many others.
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Dignity Health Grant Partnership 2020
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We are thrilled to kick off our
Greater Phoenix Mental Health Connections
grant program with community partners Dignity Health, Copa Health and NAMI Valley of the Sun! This
Continuum of Care is a strategic community capacity building initiative
with the intention of creating a connected mental and behavioral health community focused on community outreach and education, prevention and early intervention, promoting and facilitating access to care. Together, we will:
- Educate our community on mental health and substance abuse
- Facilitate confidential screens for mental illness and substance abuse
- Connect people to community resources (both Medicaid and non-Medicaid resources)
- Empower community members to become change agents
- Increase assess to care through the designated Behavioral Health Resource Access Line staffed by Copa Health
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Upcoming GPMHC Training and Workshops...
dates and locations will be sent shortly!
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING MHA AZ PROVIDE TRAINING TO YOUR AGENCY, COMPANY OR COMMUNITY?
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March - May 2020
Community Events and Trainings
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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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Community LGBTQ+ Workshop
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March 14, 2020
11:00am - 3:00 pm
one n ten, Phoenix
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First Responder Mental Health and Wellness
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March 18, 2020
8:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix
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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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April 3, 2020
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Phoenix Civic Space Park, Phoenix
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Awareness Walk to End Homelessness
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April 4, 2020
7:30am - 10:00am
Human Services Campus, Phoenix
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Cops, Coffee, and Clinicians
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April 25, 2020
10:00am - 2:00pm
A Better Today Recovery Services, Phoenix
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2020 Battle of the Branches 5K Run: United in the Fight Against Veteran Suicide
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April 26, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
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2020 Summit on School Safety, Security and Trauma Informed Practices
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May 7-8, 2020
7:30am - 11:00am
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix
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Chandler High School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
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May 9, 2020
7:30am - 11:00am
Chandler High School, Chandler
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2020 RUN/WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH 5K - 50 STATES / 50 DAYS
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May 9, 2020
9:30am
Fort Tuthill-Palmer Bypass, Flagstaff
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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
Beth Brady, LAC
MHA AZ Staff
Erin Callinan, MSW, Associate Director
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