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ADHS Behavioral Health Survey Request

July 22, 2010

Dear AzCEP Members:

Your input regarding the needs of emergency departments in providing services for individuals with suicide and/ or substance abuse issues is vital. The State of Arizona is expected to experience an influx of individuals presenting with suicide and/or substance abuse issues to emergency departments due to state budget cuts and consequent reductions in access to behavioral health services. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in collaboration with community stakeholders, has embarked upon a statewide initiative to assist emergency departments in providing resources for screening and referral services for these patients.

ADHS has partnered with Pima Prevention Partnership (PPP) to complete a needs assessment related to behavioral health services in emergency departments. In our effort to meet the needs of those who will soon come to rely on hospitals as their only outlet for care, we invite you to share your insight and thoughts on the matter by completing a brief survey. The survey can be downloaded  ADHS Survey     and then returned by mail: PPP, 802 North 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, by fax: (602) 251-3174 or by email: AZ.ED@thepartnership.us.

We would greatly appreciate your response by Thursday, August 12th.

Your participation in this survey is very much appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Christine Totura, PhD at PPP at (602) 251-3171, extension 4111 or AZ.ED@thepartnership.us.

Sincerely,

Sara Salek, MD                                                 Lisa Shumaker, MA
Medical Director for Children Services                  Prevention Services Manager