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White Mountain Apache
Regional Behavioral Health Authority

A Commitment

The mission of ABHS is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families who are residing on the Fort Apache Reservation and enrolled members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Services are available to Tribal members regardless of their state or federally funded status.

Our services are provided in a timely, respectful, compassionate manner. We seek community input to insure services are geared toward addressing problems specific to the White Mountain Apache Tribe. We are committed to the development of our staff and the development of our programs that are innovative, and fiscally responsible to serve the White Mountain Apache Tribe both now and in the future.

to Mental Health

Call (928) 338-4811 or
Toll Free (877) 336-4811 for help with

Thoughts of suicide
Thoughts of harming someone
Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty
Personal distress
Feeling depressed, sad, or hopeless
Family violence, physical
Drug or alcohol problems
Concerns about a friend or loved one

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Community Resource Guide

Advocacy and case management
Traditional Healing
Prevention
Assessment evaluation and diagnosis
Individual service planning
Transportation to treatment

Residential treatment
Group Home treatment
Inpatient hospitalization
24 hour crisis management
Case confidentiality
Vocational Rehabilitation referrals

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OPTIONS

It takes one phone call to start the process:
(928) 338-4811

Anyone who lives within the White Mountain Apache Indian Community is eligible for services. The Regional Behavioral Health Authority also serves any registered tribal member of the White Mountain Apache Indian Community who lives outside of the Reservation needing assistance related to mental illness, drug or alcohol abuse, domestic violence or emotional problems.

In order to properly assess the situation and provide the help you are looking for, you must supply some essential information. In addition to describing the problem you are seeking help for, you may be asked about your behavioral health history. Questions may involve any previous diagnosis, use of prescription drugs, ongoing treatment and health insurance coverage.

Always be prepared to supply social security numbers, guardianship information and identifying information if currently on AHCCCS, the State Medicaid Program.

Substance Abuse Information

Outpatient child, adolescent and adult counseling (individual and group);
A continuum of residential treatment services for children, adolescents and adults with primary substance abuse/substance dependence diagnoses including.
- Level I Residential Treatment Centers for children and adolescents (multiple providers)
- Level II Residential Facilities specializing in the treatment of Native American adults under a contract with Native American Connections, Inc.**
- A Level II Residential Facility for chemically dependent adults, including members with co-occurring mental health disorders; and
- Level II Residential Facilities specializing in the treatment of Native American children and adolescents under a contract with the American Indian Prevention Coalition**
Home Based substance abuse counseling services for children, adolescents and adults