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              I had been using drugs and
alcohol for twenty years. I
joined the military right out of
high school and continued
using alcohol and drugs all
throughout my military career. I
was married when I was 25
years old to a man who was
also in the military.
Later, I moved to Arizona and
my drug addiction took a fast
and downward turn. My life
was totally out of control. I was
diagnosed with lupus,
fibromyalgia and coronary
artery disease and I became
very depressed. I could no
longer maintain a job due to the
illness, drugs and alcohol. My
drug use became so bad that I
was no longer functioning as a
rational, thinking person.
Eventually, I was caught with
drugs and taken to jail. I spent
three months there. I was
released and put on probation.
I violated my probation and was
sent to tent city work furlough
for ninety days, then intense
probation house arrest for eight
months. After intense probation
was over, I was put on regular
probation. In the meantime, my
husband left me and my family
didn’t want anything to do with
me.
I started a program at the
Veterans Administration for
substance abuse and they sent
me to a thirty day facility.
After completing that program, I
started intense outpatient at the
Veterans Administration.
Through this program, one of
the counselors noticed my
history of relapse and
recommended for me to see a
psychiatrist at the Veterans
Administration. So I started
addressing issues with my
depression and got on
medication to treat it. I started
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Peer Success Story
February 2011
The Recovery
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Editorial Board:
 Claudia Sloan
 Kathy Bashor
 Lisa Cornwall-Lisook
 Rima Iacovelli
 Ronald Copeland
 Stephanie Uetrecht
Inside this issue:
Coalition Corner 2
Recovery &
Resilience
3
AZ 2011 Homeless
Street Count
4
New Tool to Meas-ure
BH Outcomes
6
Project H3: Home,
Health, Hope
7
New Quarterly
Health Topic
7
Upcoming Events 8
Increasing American Indian Access to Behavioral Health Care
The State of Arizona is home to twenty one Federally recognized tribes. The Arizona American Indian
population comprises approximately 6.2% of the 4.1 million US American Indian population as of April
1, 2000. The Arizona American Indian population per the 2000 US Census was 255,879 or 5% of
Arizona’s total population. This population, with a myriad of individual tribal cultures, languages and
status as sovereign nations, presents unique challenges for access to the state’s behavioral health
services and managed care system.
Arizona’s behavioral health services are “carved out” from its managed-care system and administered
by the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS)
through Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHAs). Arizona is unique in that there are five
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Laura K. Nelson, M.D.
Deputy Director, Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS)
Chief Medical Officer, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
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Patty Howard, Peer Mentor
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Coalition Impact Continues to Grow
The Arizona Peer and Family Coalition is having a profound impact throughout the state. The Raise Your Voice focus groups held by
the Division of Behavioral Health Services were facilitated in many cases by members of the Coalition. Now that the focus groups
have all been held, community members, many from the Coalition, are inputting the data collected into the software being used to
create reports that will provide meaningful feedback for ADHS/DBHS and especially for the Arnold Court Order Revision Workgroup.
Next month’s issue of Recovery Works will have more information about the volunteers who have made this initiative so successful.
Click here to access more information about the Raise Your Voice project and focus groups.
On another effort, members of the Coalition have teamed together with the Office of Individual and Family Affairs to travel around the
state and introduce the Coalition to peers and family members who are not able to travel to Phoenix on a regular basis for meetings.
These trips to places such as Payson, Flagstaff, and Sierra Vista are very well received because they see ADHS/DBHS and the
Coalition as being very proactive in hearing what successes and shortcomings people in these distant locations experience. The next
trip will be to Yuma in early February.
Lastly, in December 2010, Mari Bilderback from ADHS/DBHS gave a presentation to the Coalition announcing the “then upcoming”
Outcomes Framework which was developed over several months in the last year. This presentation was the first one given to
members of the community at large. It gave Coalition members a great sense of pride that we were first to hear the results of the hard
work done by the workgroup led by Ms. Bilderback.
The Coalition usually meets every two weeks in Phoenix. Members from outside Phoenix attend by phone. For more information about the
Arizona Peer and Family Coalition, contact Don VandenBrul by e-mail at info@azpfc.org or call him at (480) 213-6257.
As a person who has received services in a
few states around the country, Tom Kelly
arrived in Arizona in 1998. For the past ten
years Tom has been working in the Arizona
public mental health system. His experience
includes providing technical assistance to
provider agencies and Regional Behavioral
Health Authorities to help educate, coach and
train staff in recovery principles and the use of
strength-based and person-centered planning
principles. Currently Tom serves as
Cenpatico’s Individual and Family Affairs
Administrator. According to Tom, that role
includes “building partnerships with
individuals, families and youth to promote
recovery, resiliency and wellness.” It is
important to increase the individual and family
voice in areas of leadership and service
delivery, something that Tom has been
working on for many years! Another important
task mentioned by Tom, “is to partner with
individuals and families to identify and remove
barriers to service.” One barrier that
continues to be a challenge in the public
mental health system is stigma. Tom
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OIFA Highlights: OIFA Administrator at Cenpatico
In the final weeks of December, 2010, the Raise Your Voice project focus groups came to an end.
Overall, there were 26 focus groups throughout the state (19 in Maricopa County) attended by about
370 people. ADHS/DBHS is very grateful to all of the individuals that took the time and effort to attend
and participate. The attention has now shifted to data entry and analysis. The challenge is to take the
feedback, record it into a database, analyze it and report on the findings. In preparation for this,
members of the System Transformation Team, including a peer member with a background in
statistics, took the data from one focus group and conducted a “test run” for data entry. The test run
allowed the team to assess any practical problems that might arise when dealing with such a large
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RAISE YOUR VOICE project
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Since the tragedy in Tucson on January 8th, 2011, Arizona and the behavioral health system have demonstrated remarkable recovery
and resiliency. Not only have we supported each other through our grief, but we have used this time as an opportunity to reinforce our
strong and important message. This has been a time to educate the general public about the responsibility and role everyone has in
preventing, detecting, and intervening early when they are concerned about the mental health of someone they know. We have
spoken out with the facts and tried to debunk the myths associated with mental illness. Our system rapidly responded to this tragedy
with local resources and supports already available within our system of care…we have been able to meet the immediate needs of
communities across the state with compassion and skill.
In Tucson, through the leadership of Community Partnership of Southern Arizona (CPSA), behavioral health providers outreached to
all members of the community offering crisis counseling and other mental health services. Schools, businesses and faith-based
organizations were specifically contacted to make sure those affected by the tragedy, either directly or indirectly, had access to mental
health services. CPSA immediately established a tragedy support line (520-284-3517) staffed by trained professionals to provide
support, information and counseling to individuals in need within Pima County.
In Maricopa County, Magellan Health Services, also quickly established a 24-hour hotline (1-800-203-CARES or 1-800-203-2273) for
people outside of Pima County who had questions, concerns or were in need of help. At this point, more than 550 calls have been
received through the two support lines - many were callers who wanted to talk about what happened, while many others wanted to
know how they could help.
However, as the acute reactions to this tragedy are now subsiding and the newspaper headlines have shifted to other topics, our work
is not done. We must continue to educate the general public about mental illness and substance abuse. These public health issues
are no different than obesity or diabetes. The earlier any illness is identified and treated, the better the outcomes will be. The
discrimination associated with mental illness and substance abuse continues to be very real, and family, friends, neighbors,
classmates, colleagues, and others can help eliminate this damaging stigma by accepting the vital role we all play in behavioral health
promotion, prevention, early recognition, and early intervention with treatment and other supports. Conversations about mental health
and wellness belong in our everyday conversations in the same way we talk about physical health conditions.
ADHS/DBHS has developed a number of user-friendly practical tools that friends, family members, neighbors and others can use
when helping someone they are concerned about. Visit our website at http://www.azdhs.gov/bhs/ to check it out. However, we are
planning to do much more in the coming months across Arizona to offer formal educational training opportunities to members of the
general public. Participants will learn about the risks associated with developing mental illnesses, the early signs and symptoms one
can detect, and how to intervene compassionately and competently.
Stay tuned for more in the next Recovery Works newsletter. We need everyone to know that recovery is possible!
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Recovery and Resilience at Work in Arizona
a Peer to Peer class at the Veterans Administration and learned so much about myself, my
depression and my addiction. It has helped me maintain my sobriety and my mental
health.
Today, I am clean and sober. I am active in a twelve step program. I am a Peer Mentor as well as a Peer to Peer Mentor Training
Facilitator trained by NAMI, Arizona. I am a member of the NAMI Phoenix affiliate. I am still participating in Relapse Prevention at the
Veterans Administration. I am an active member in my Church.
My husband and I are back together and my family supports me100%! I am currently enrolled in NAMI Connections Class at the end
of January. I have also been involved with DBHS; facilitating focus groups to help people with mental challenges get their voice heard
about their treatment and other concerns. I am also responsible enough today to be able to take care of my 83 year old mother who
suffers with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia verses her being put in a nursing home. Most importantly, all this is not possible
without God and His mercy and grace in my life.
PEER SUCCESS STORY (Continued from page 1)
“I could no longer maintain a
job due to the illness, drugs
and alcohol. ...Today, I am
clean and sober.” —Patty
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Twenty two employees from ADHS and members of their families teamed up on the evening of January 25 to join the national effort to
rid the nation of homelessness. The first step is to produce clear evidence of the need by providing the government with (as closely
as possible) the actual number of people who are homeless in each state and the services they need to end homelessness. On
Tuesday night, this team participated in the statewide effort to get this year’s “point-in-time” count completed. This proven method of
counting homeless people by actually hitting the streets and counting reduces the chances of a duplicated count. Our ADHS team
partnered with other state and local agencies, and faith-based organizations and went out with flashlights for several hours Tuesday
night to help with this year’s count.
ADES will compile and publish the data which will be published in about three months in their Annual Report on Homelessness in
Arizona. This annual point-in-time count assures Arizona’s share of millions of federal dollars to provide housing, treatment and
services for Arizona’s homeless citizens.
Thanks to the partner agencies, T/RBHAs, ADHS employees, family members and friends, and all members of the PATH outreach
team statewide for helping with this important effort. The ADHS team members were: Brenda Robbins, John Gallagher, Idalia Brown,
Linda Cram, Dr. Tim Flood, Kevin Flynn, Daniel Crough, Emma Kibisu, Lubna Tabassum, Diane Wormley – Anderson, Dara
Cirincione, Rima Iacovelli, Buzz Iacovelli, Stephanie Uetrecht, Desmond Uetrecht, Donna Logan, Eunice Argusta, Ian Hubbert, Joan
Hubbert, Jane Thompson, Dave Boonney If you want to participate next year, please contact Brenda Robbins in DBHS.
Arizona 2011 Homeless Street Count
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Magellan of Arizona gives computers to service recipients &
family members to aid with mental health recovery
In December 2010 Magellan of Arizona gave residents in central Arizona’s behavioral health
community, a unique and influential recovery tool - a computer. As part of the fourth annual Computer
Giveaway Program, 280 service recipients and family members involved in their recovery received a
computer. An additional 20 computers were awarded to peer/family run and provider agencies.
Since 2007, Magellan of Arizona has given away more than 600 computers to service recipients and
family members, and another 180 computers to peer/family run agencies. The refurbished computers
come to Arizona from Magellan offices throughout the country, and are part of Magellan’s commitment
to community reinvestment. This year, more than 40 employee volunteers reviewed and scored nearly
400 applications.
Magellan is dedicated to building a Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for central Arizona
that is community-driven and focused on recovery, resiliency and superior program outcomes.
Committing to give away computers to the Arizona community on an annual basis is just one way of
achieving this goal and making a difference in many lives. To learn more, click here.
On Friday, Dec. 10, winners
received their computer during
pick-up day held at Magellan of
Arizona’s administrative office in
Phoenix.
Team
DBHS
gearing up
for the
homeless
count.
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Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with tribes. Three of the IGAs are with tribes and are designed to function as Tribal RBHAs.
Tribal members who do not receive services through the Tribal RBHAs are assigned to their nearest RBHA. Prior to 2008, American
Indians had limited use of behavioral health services provided by the RBHAs.
The RBHAs are a statewide system of professionally administered networks that provide integrated managed behavioral health care
to members in specified Geographic Service Areas (GSAs). Generally, the RBHA staff and providers are non-Indian and not familiar
with the tribes, their cultures, the tribal government structures, nor are they at ease in going to tribal settings and initiating working
relationships with the tribes in their GSAs. For this reason, ADHS/DBHS initiated a contractual requirement that the RBHAs employ
an individual to be a tribal liaison. This tribal liaison position would have the following two main functions: 1. Begin work with the
sovereign tribal governments in the GSA to identify and coordinate the development of behavioral health services to meet the needs
of the tribal communities, and 2. Begin to address individual coordination of care issues related to American Indian clients attempting
to access RBHA services. By the end of 2008, all RBHAs had hired a Tribal Liaison.
Since 2008, there have been major accomplishments in increasing access to behavioral health services for tribal members. Some
highlights include:
 There have been eight letters of agreement between RBHAs and tribes granting
permission for the RBHAs to provide services on tribal lands.
 The first outpatient behavioral health clinic operated by a RBHA provider on an
Indian reservation in Arizona was opened in 2010 on the Tohono O’odham
reservation.
 Crisis services have been planned and developed on the San Carlos Apache, the
Hualapai, Ft. Mohave, Tohono O’odham, and Ft. McDowell Indian reservations by
all the RBHAs.
 Work is being finalized for the co-location of Magellan providers (SMI evaluators)
in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) for
better coordination of care for clients.
The four RBHAs hired very unique individuals. They all have experience working for and with
tribes and have worked and lived in tribal communities. The Tribal Liaisons, all except for
one, are members of an American Indian tribe. The one Tribal Liaison who is a non-tribal
member has extensive experience living and working on an Indian reservation. Several Tribal Liaisons travel thousands of miles
during the year in order to meet with the tribal staff in the rural and isolated tribal communities. A crucial quality of the Tribal Liaisons is
their commitment and dedication to increasing access to care for American Indians.
INCREASING AMERICAN INDIAN ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE (Continued from page 1)
amount of data. As a result, the Team developed a data entry protocol, which was used to make sure all of the data would be
entered uniformly and consistently. On January 12, 2011, ADHS/DBHS provided data entry training, utilizing this protocol, to a group
of peer and family members who graciously volunteered to enter all of the data. The following week the mission was underway, and
six peers and family members tirelessly began the colossal undertaking of data input. To date this phase of the process is in its final
stages, and the bulk of data entry is complete.
In the next few weeks, the data will undergo an audit process and then be analyzed for themes, trends and issues using an SPSS
(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software program. Ultimately, the information will be published in a report which will be
released to the community. Most importantly, it will be used to make improvements to the behavioral health system, whenever and
wherever possible, and to begin the process of negotiating revised court orders in Arnold vs. Sarn.
ADHS/DBHS is incredibly grateful to all of the community participants and volunteers that have made this project such a huge
success. To each and every one of you, for your time, energy, diligence, commitment, and especially, your hard work, we truly thank
you!
RAISE YOUR VOICE PROJECT (Continued from page 2)
Below is the contact information for
each of the RBHA Tribal Liaison:
NARBHA:
Cheri Wells, L.P.C.
(928) -774-7128
CPSA:
Julia N. Chavez
(520) 618-8863
CENPATICO:
Sheina Yellowhair
(866) 495-6738, x26192
MAGELLAN:
D’arcy Roybal
(602) 797-8373
ADHS/DBHS’ mission is to ensure that all persons touching the behavioral health system have
easy access to high quality services in their communities that improve their overall quality of
life. ADHS/DBHS is excited to announce the launch of its first Outcomes Framework
Dashboard! With the assistance of peer and family members, ADHS/DBHS developed an
intuitive, user friendly Dashboard and Scorecard reflective of nationally recognized measures
and the priorities of people served by the ADHS/DBHS system of care currently collected by
ADHS/DBHS.
The ADHS/DBHS Outcomes Framework includes a Dashboard and GSA Scorecards which
support the Arizona Recovery and Resiliency Principles for Children and the Adult Recovery
Principles. The Dashboard provides at a glance, high level performance data on a statewide
and GSA level. The balanced Scorecard highlights not only the administrative data ADHS/
DBHS and its Contractors collect, but also prioritizes individual and family member feedback in
order to allow ADHS/DBHS to critically analyze this very important aspect of service system
evaluation: people’s perception of care.
As seen in the graphic above, the Framework has four priority categories: Outcomes, Access, Service Delivery and Coordination/
Collaboration. Within each category are four to six unique measures that inform ADHS/DBHS and the Dashboard user on how the
ADHS/DBHS system of care is functioning in that area. The Dashboard is available on the ADHS/DBHS web site and shows how the
system performs on the Nationally-recognized outcome and process measures. Information is presented statewide, by adult and child
programming and for both groups combined by GSA. Keep an eye on the ADHS/DBHS website, as the data in the dashboard will be
updated quarterly, semi annually and annually. Also, ADHS/DBHS wants your feedback on the dashboard, so stay tuned for future
opportunities to provide input and suggestions to ADHS/DBHS.
ADHS/DBHS Launches New Tool to Measure Behavioral
Health Outcomes
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Spanish-Language Radio
Magellan of Arizona renewed its partnerships with Spanish radio stations KNAI-Radio Campesina, 88.3 FM and KNUV-Onda 1190
AM to reduce stigma, clarify misconceptions about mental health and raise awareness on substance abuse resources among the
Spanish-speaking population in central Arizona through a series of special radio segments. Spanish speakers can now tune to 1190
AM each Tuesday between 7-8 a.m. to hear the latest about Magellan and mental health news. Segments on Radio Campesina
started on January 21 and will continue to air every other Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Upcoming topics include the statewide
Tucson crisis hotline, post holiday meltdown - dealing with financial stress, school bullying, eating disorders and many others.
currently serves as the chair for the Community Outreach subcommittee of the Arizona Stigma Reduction Committee. “Recovery is
real, treatment works” is a message that Tom tries to help communities understand. Tom shares that advocating for supportive and
welcoming environments along with promoting the availability of peer support and family support programs is an important aspect of
his day to day work at Cenpatico. Since taking over the contract in 2005, Cenpatico, along with the help from Mr. Kelly, has been able
to increase the number of peer support or recovery support specialists from around 35 in 2005 to just over 150 peers today!
Prior to moving back to Cenpatico, Tom worked for the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Behavioral Health Services
(ADHS/DBHS) as the Manager for the Office of Individual and Family Affairs (OIFA), Cenpatico Behavioral Health of Arizona, Value
Options and two provider agencies in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Tom has presented at national, state and local conferences on
topics including homelessness, peer support, and recovery principles.
OIFA HIGHLIGHTS (Continued from page 2)
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Project H3: Home, Health, Hope
Project H3: Home, Health, Hope is a collaborative effort of community leaders from the non-profit, governmental, business and
faith-based communities in the Greater Phoenix area striving to end homelessness in our communities. Project H3 shows the
local efforts of the 100,000 Homes Campaign, a national effort to house 100,000 individuals by July 2013.
In early April 2010, 36 teams of over 170 community volunteers canvassed the streets of targeted areas in Phoenix, Mesa and
Glendale. The volunteers utilized a “Vulnerability Index” survey tool and identified the 50 most medically vulnerable chronically
homeless individuals at the highest risk of premature death if they remained on the streets. Most of these folks face tri-morbidity
issues – medical, psychiatric and substance use. Utilizing a “housing–first” model, these individuals are rapidly
moved into permanent supportive housing, based upon need, not “entitlement,” where these complex issues can start to be
addressed from a safe stable place to live. For more information please email Joan E. Serviss or call 602.340.9393.
“Out on My Own” brochure available!
New Quarterly Health Topic
For the quarter beginning January 1, 2011, the ADHS/DBHS Quarterly Health initiative is promoting the topic "Physical Activity &
Mental Health."
Physical activity is key in preventing many diseases overrepresented in people with
behavioral health disorders and serious mental illness - like bipolar disorder, anxiety
disorders, schizophrenia, or clinical depression.
This quarter’s handouts for members and providers are now available online! Behavioral
Health Providers are encouraged to place these informational handouts in areas visible to
their clients. Everyone is encouraged to ask their questions about physical activity and
make a positive lifestyle change!
Recently, the Family Involvement Subcommittee of the AZ Children’s Executive Committee received a presentation on
the “Out on My Own” brochure from Barbara Kern from SEABHS. This brochure was developed by the Youth Transi-tion
Workgroup of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee and Santa Cruz Counties and is directed toward youth who are transi-tioning
to independence. The brochure benefited from input from local young adults who were learning to live on their
own.
The brochure includes information and websites for resources on topics like budgeting, transportation, education, fi-nancial
aid, tenant rights, birth certificates, social security cards registering to vote, food assistance, medical care and
support services. On two sides of one piece of paper, loads of information and resources are packed in and can be a
big help. In addition to being helpful to young adults, it could also be a helpful resource to families who are trying to
get established after being homeless. For a copy or information about the Out on My Own Brochure, contact Barb
Kern at Barbara_Kern@seabhssolutions.org or Vicki Johnson @ vickij@mikid.org.
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MY LIFE
Planned and produced by members of Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment
(MY LIFE), the fourth annual MY Fest youth festival will take place in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday,
April 23, 2011. This exciting event will feature live music, a break dancing crew competition,
entertainers, artists, food, youth groups, and a variety of youth and family-based Valley
organizations offering information, resources and services. MY Fest '10 drew a crowd of nearly
5,000 people, more than doubling the 2009 event attendance, and featured 80 youth and family
serving community and social service organizations. MY Fest '11 will no doubt be even bigger and
better than ever before! See video highlights from MY Fest '10 and learn more about how to
become an exhibitor and/or volunteer at this year's event! Find it on Facebook.
SAVE-THE-DATE for the Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies
Yes, it’s exciting to announce that the 43rd Annual South West School (SWS) will once again be
held at Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson on August 22-25, 201. A Pre-Conference for Clinical
Supervisors (6 hours) will be on Sunday, August 21st. Our theme: “Resilience in Tough Times:
Renewing & Strengthening Self, Family & Community”
A sneak preview of a few keynote speakers include David Mee-Lee, M.D. (on recovery and co-occurring
addictions), Frank Campbell, PhD, LCSW, CT (hope and healing topics around suicide),
David Verhaagen, PhD (treating the iGeneration), David Conrad, LCSW (secondary traumatic
stress) and Robert Johnson, D.O. (neurobiology of misbehavior & addiction).
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To submit articles for the next issue of Recovery WORKS, please email your article by February 18,
2011 to OIFA@azdhs.gov. Looking for positive stories that inspire, encourage, showcase, or
highlight achievements in recovery. 200 words maximum, 2 photos maximum (must provide ADHS/
DBHS publishing rights).
Coming Up...
About ADHS/DBHS:
The Division of Behavioral Health Services is a Division within the Arizona Department of Health Services.
DBHS manages Arizona’s publicly-funded, statewide behavioral health system. Learn more at
www.azdhs.gov/bhs/.
Vision:
All Arizona residents touched by the public behavioral health system are easily able to access high quality
prevention, support, rehabilitation and treatment services that have resiliency and recovery principles at their
core, which assist them in achieving their unique goals for a desired quality of life in their homes and
communities.
The End. ■
Mental Health:
Everyone Has It!
NAMI VALLEY WALK 2011 on March 27th
At 1 PM on Sunday, March 27th, the 2011 NAMI Valley Walk will step off at Tempe Beach Park to the sound of music and
enthusiasm. NAMIWalks----Changing Minds…One Step at a Time is an awareness-raising event of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families
affected by mental illness.
Come join thousands of Arizonans assembled into teams to walk to raise both awareness of mental illness and dollars for education,
support, and advocacy for all affected by mental illness. Bring your friends and family to a fun event with entertainment and a good
time for all. Visit NAMI to register for the walk, to sponsor a walker or team, or to locate information about various volunteer
opportunities.