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More mental health services coming to Surprise

Surprise Resource Center to provide SB&H programing

Posted 11/9/23

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services has entered an agreement to provide comprehensive school-based mental health services to students and their families at the Surprise Resource Center.

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More mental health services coming to Surprise

Surprise Resource Center to provide SB&H programing

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Southwest Behavioral and Health Services has entered an agreement to provide comprehensive school-based mental health services to students and their families at the Surprise Resource Center, 12425 W. Bell Road, Suite 124.

The partnership provides the community with access to a team of qualified and licensed mental health professionals to provide a range of services, including individual counseling, group therapy and crisis intervention.

Additionally, the program will focus on early intervention and prevention, seeking to identify and address potential mental health concerns before they escalate.

“Everyone should have access to quality mental health services,” said SB&H Program Director Kathy Villa. “Our partnership with the Surprise Resource Center is a big step and we’re proud to be helping students and families in the Surprise area unlock their potential and emotional wellness.”

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services school-based programs include:

  • Individualized assessment
  • Individualized Services Plan (ISP)
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
  • Community outreach
  • Resource development
  • Child and family team process (an aspect of the Arizona Model for Children and Families)

Child and Family Team Process (an aspect of the Arizona Model for Children and Families)

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services school-based services are currently in 166 schools in Maricopa County comprised of 29 school districts.

For information about Southwest Behavioral and Health Services and its range of school-based mental health programs, visit sbhservices.org.