Serving Arizona since 1954, Mental Health America of Arizona (MHAAZ) is the state's oldest and most respected organization dedicated to all aspects of mental health, illness and behavioral health disorders. Our mission is to provide leadership addressing the full range of mental health, illness and wellness issues in Arizona. We are dedicated to improving care, treatment and recovery for people with all types of mental illness through support services, education and advocacy.
Our formal programs include the following:
If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact us at 480.994.4407.
MHAAZ is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a proud affiliate of the National Mental Health America. We are a primary partner of Valley of the Sun United Way - who provides generous funding for our programs. We are funded through individual gifts, corporate donations, grants, special events and legacy gifts. We hope you will choose to support our work and help us reach the community with the message that mental health matters!
Our Staff
Under the direction of Executive Director Barbara A. Dawson, a capable staff of 2 individuals, and 17 board members work together to fulfill MHAAZ's mission. For staff phone numbers and email addresses, please select Contact Us.
Main Office
Barbara A. Dawson, Executive Director
Andrew Arnowitz, Information and Referral Associate
Lori Selles, MSW, Education and Development Associate
Executive Committee
Bernardo M. Garcia, Esq. - President
Jeff Buel - 1st Vice President
Chick Arnold, Esq. – 2nd Vice President
Jason Bernstein, CPA – Treasurer
Rhonda Baldwin – Secretary
Sherri Walton – Public Policy Chair
Mary Kay Turner – Nominating Committee Chair
Board of Directors
Charles (Chick) Arnold, Esq
Jose Ashford, Ph.D. (Leave of Absence)
Rhonda Baldwin - Secretary
Eric Benjamin, M.D.
Jason Bernstein, CPA - Treasurer
Jeff Buel – 1st Vice President
Jim Chappell
Max Dine, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Fran Ford, Jr.
Bernardo M. Garcia, Esq. - President
Charles Jepson
Patsy Kelly
Leslie Leighninger, Ph.D.
Keith Lymna, Esq.
Mary Kay Turner
Sherri Walton - Public Policy Chair
©2009 Mental Health America of Arizona
6411 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 994-4407 | (480) 994-4744 | Contact Us
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