You’re Not Alone
3 of 5 people struggling with mental health avoid help because of the stigma
1 of 5 Americans have a diagnosed mental health condition in any given year.
Most people struggle for 11 years before getting help.
46% meet the criteria of a diagnosed mental health condition in their lifetime.
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Mental health or behavioral health, involves emotional, psychological, and social well-being and is just as crucial as physical health to living a healthy, balanced life.
Individuals not feeling at their best — either for spurts or long periods of time — deserve the help they need to get back to living life the way they’d like to. Support can come in all forms starting with self-care choices like journaling, visiting socially, spending time outside to seeking peer support and/or the help of a professional.
From addiction and homelessness to a stable home, loving relationships, and a fulfilling career – Gina Amoroso’s journey is one of resilience and hope. Valleywise Behavioral Health played a role in helping her rebuild her life one step at a time. Today, she gives back as a peer support specialist at the Valleywise Behavioral Health First Episode Center in Avondale, using her story to inspire others to believe in the possibility of change. “Recovery has been good to me, but it’s been work. Now I have a roof over my head, healthy relationships, a great job, and a family. I feel really blessed right now.”
Robert Rodgers, Clinical Coordinator for the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team at Valleywise Behavioral Health Center – Maryvale, opens up about his powerful journey through addiction, trauma, and crime – and how it ultimately led him to a life of service. By sharing his story, Robert builds trust and offers hope to those navigating serious mental illness and the path to recovery. “I want people to see that no matter where you come from or what you’ve done, you can be whoever you want to be.”
After facing a mental health crisis, William O’Neil found hope and healing through Valleywise Health and the First Episode Center. With access to the right treatment, support, and education, he’s now thriving as a social work student at Arizona State University and using his voice to advocate for others.”Valleywise is a net for people who need support. I know because I lived it.”
But Not Sure Where to Start
Help comes in all forms. Helping someone you love who’s unwilling or unable to help themselves is one of the hardest things to do, but comes with significant impact. Just know that you’re not in this alone, and the resources available to you for everything from learning how to have tough conversations to taking necessary legal action to get access to care are within your power and your reach.
For Those Struggling With Substance Use
Recovery is absolutely possible for anyone experiencing first-time psychosis symptoms at unusual thoughts/behaviors, feeling fearful or suspicious of others, feeling withdrawn or hearing/seeing voices through the Valleywise Health First Episode Center.
Care is available now for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a medical designation — for someone experiencing a mental disorder and whose emotional or behavioral functioning is so impaired enough and long enough to limit daily living, including interpersonal relationships, homemaking, self-care, employment, recreation and more.
If you need help learning about services that are available or identifying a contracted service provider, contact your health plan’s member services department on the back of your ID card for assistance.
ASU: 480-921-1006 (EMPACT) CRISIS TEXTLINE: Text HOME to 741741
Dial 602-248-8336 (TEEN)
Dial 9-8-8 and then press 1
LGBTQ Teens visit One-n-Ten
Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
For Serious Mental Illness (SMI) eligibility, call Solari at (855) 832-2866.
Local resources and support are a call or text away.
When diagnosed with an SMI, patients have access to additional support and resources than non-SMI patients.
A team of providers to help a patient when it is determined his/her care needs exceed those of standard case management.
Court-Ordered Evaluation
Through a process called “petitioning” or “Title 36,” the court can order an individual to undergo a mental health evaluation, without their consent. and, if the court determines necessary, receive mental health treatment services. Visit AZCourtCare.org or contact the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RHBA) in your area for more information on this process and what to expect.
Court-Ordered Treatment
Once evaluated by a court-appointed behavioral health professional, an individual may be required by the court to undergo professional treatment.
Service providers owned, operated and administrated by persons with lived experiences of mental health and/ or substance use disorders. These organizations are based in the community and provide support services.
