INSIDE THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
2019 SEEDS Conference
Parity Violations
MHA of AZ Mental Health at Work Training Program
Upcoming Events and Community Calendar
Support Groups in Maricopa County
Contact Us
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3rd Annual Mental Health Hall of Fame
On April 2, 2019 Sue Gilbertson joined the Mental Hall of Fame with Dr. Mike Franzcak and Chick Arnold! It was a beautiful evening, fabulous venue, and we surpassed our fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of those that donated. Thanks to all of you who came out to support MHA AZ and recognize Sue!
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Parity Violations
If you or someone close to you has been denied coverage for behavioral health services, your rights may have been violated.
A parity violation can take many forms. Some policies and practices covered under the parity law are easily measured by a dollar amount or a number; for example, financial requirements such as co-payments or deductibles, and quantitative treatment limits (QTLs) such as day and visit limits. Under the federal parity law, financial requirements and QTLs cannot be more restrictive for behavioral health services than for medical services in the same class of benefits.
Other health plan practices or policies that limit benefits are called non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) because these limitations cannot be measured by a dollar amount or number. The basic rule is that a health plan cannot impose an NQTL that is not comparable or that is applied more stringently to MH/SUD benefits than to medical/ surgical benefits.
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Mental Health Awareness Fair, May 18th 2019
hosted by Harmony Health & Wellness Center
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we will be hosting a Mental Health Fair. Harmony Health and Wellness along with other agencies in the community will be providing education, free screenings, resources and interactive activities. Food, games, prizes and kids activities will also be provided.. This is open to the public so all ages are welcome, and it is free!!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and setting up a table at our event please give us a call at 623-230-2978!
Click here for more details
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Recurrent Phone Call Intervention May Reduce Suicidality in Adolescents Following Hospitalization
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Additional Events & Resources:
Civic Leadership Training: For Peers, Families and Young People
- Are you interested in serving as a leader and advocate for behavioral health in our community?
- Perhaps you are serving on a committee or coalition and are not clear on how you can impact positive change?
- Or maybe you are interested in becoming involved in a committee or coalition in your community?
- If so, this training may be for you!
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For questions about this training or to RSVP, please contact Veronica Welch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For questions about this training or to RSVP, please contact Lori Davenport, 928-474-330, ext. 3929
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For questions about this training or to RSVP, please contact either:
Reinventing Recovery in Arizona by Arizona Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners
April 24, 2019
10th Annual Ability360 Center Health & Wellness Fair
safeTALK with Safe Out: Keeping our LGBTQ Communities Safe
May 3, 2019
View event details
Building Spiritual Strength: A Tool Kit for Mental Health Professionals and Clergy/Chaplains
May 3, 2019
View event details
Mental Health First Aid Lunch and Learn: Hosted by Harmony Health & Wellness
May 17, 2019 View event details
Mental Health and Faith Conference
May 24, 2019
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Huntington University, 8385 West Mariners Way, Peoria
View event details
Adventure Resource Solutions
Are you living with SMI Diagnosis, or supporting someone who does?
Do you experience issues with connecting with your clinic or support team?
Do you want to be a leading example of what it takes to improve our systems?
If you are saying "
Yes
" to all of these questions please
CLICK HERE
Main Telephone: 623-866-5733
Check out more Community Calendars in the Phoenix Area!
ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Events
Health Choice Integrated Care Community
Events
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Events
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The free support groups are sponsored by the
Mental Health Guild.
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To donate directly to Mental Health America of Arizona click
here.
To donate through Fry's click
here.
To donate through Amazon Smile click
here.
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MHA AZ 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chuck Goldstein, M.D., Vice Chair
Jason Bernstein, C.P.A., Treasurer
Matthew Moody, M.C., Secretary
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Kathy Bashor, M.C.
Laura Dix, M.S.
Charles Goldstein, M.D.
Laurie Goldstein
Emily Jenkins, J.D.
Adwoa John, M.H.A.
Marcus Johnson, M.P.H
Charles Montgomery
Karen Pitico, L.C.S.W & M.P.H.
Detective Amanda Stamps
Gregory Robins
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