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Story

Dec. 13, 2010 Arizona Republic Liberty Elementary 8th graders art picked for billboard
Nov. 20, 2010 Arizona Republic (Chandler edition) Mental-health professionals get suicide-warning ASIST
Nov. 18, 2010 Arizona Republic (Tempe edition) Tempe homeless population grows
Oct. 25, 2010 Arizona Republic

Mental health provider moves into new facilities

Oct. 24, 2010 AZCentral.com An estimated 16 suicides for every 100,000 people yearly (video)
Oct. 22, 2010 Generation: Next

Group aims to strengthen youth voice

Oct. 14, 2010 HartfordBusiness.com Magellan Health takes aim at curbing suicides
Oct. 13, 2010 Kansas City Star Magellan Seeks to Reduce Suicide Deaths Through Groundbreaking Prevention Initiative
Oct. 5, 2010 AZcentral.com Disability job fair upcoming
Oct. 5, 2010 Channel 15 Phoenix job fair caters to disabled unemployed
Oct. 1, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Job Fair focuses on helping disabled
Sept. 18, 2010 Mental Health Weekly Magellan, Arizona offer smoking cessation program for SMI (pages 4 and 5)
Sept. 9, 2010 EVLiving.com Tempe Town Hall Panel to address underage drinking
Sept. 8, 2010 Teleguia en Español Culmina el 11 de septiembre la Semana Nacional de Prevención de Suicidios (National Suicide Prevention Week, article in Spanish)
Sept. 1, 2010 KFYI September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
August 30, 2010 Arizona Capitol Times Help at any hour: New mental health facilities aim to fill gap between ER and doctor's office
August 29, 2010 Asian Pacific Community in Action Blog AAPI Mental Health Forum
August 19, 2010 Arizona Republic

Mesa clinic offers jobs for people with disabilities: Partnership's program provides opportunity to special-needs clients

August 8, 2010 Peoria Times 'Work First' program at Peoria clinic designed to help patients' self-esteem (Story highlights Magellan PNO, Partners In Recovery)
August 2010 NAMI Caring & Sharing Title 19 and Non-Title 19 FAQs and David Covington Speaks at Annual Meeting
August 2010 Latino Perspectives Mental illness: denied or unidentified? The first step is acknowledging it
July 21, 2010 Arizona Republic (East Mesa and Gilbert editions) My Turn: County working to put focus on suicide prevention (by Dr. Richard Clarke 1.2 MB).
July 12, 2010 Horizon Mental Health Funding
July 2010 IMPACT Employee wellness and the bottom line
June 4, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Mental health care providers laying off case workers
June 3, 2010 Arizona Republic (South Scottsdale edition) Community effort empowers Paiute residents
June 2010 ADHS/DBHS' Recovery Works Magellan resource fairs and Role of the Helper training
June 2010 Caring and Sharing Magellan plans for budget cuts
May 19, 2010 Prensa Hispana Buscan frenar suicidios (article in Spanish)
May 12, 2010 Arizona Republic (Mesa edition) Spotlight on: Mental Health
May 4, 2010 Horizon Behavioral Health Cuts
April 27, 2010 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix MY Fest 2010
April 7, 2010 Prensa Hispana Fiesta sana en Tempe
April 2010 NAMI Caring & Sharing Magellan provides on-line performance dashboard
March 31, 2010 Arizona Informant Shed fear and stigma: Health services improve when we all get involved
March 24, 2010 Arizona Republic (Scottsdale North, Scottsdale South and Mesa editions) Dashboard ensures quality mental-health care (1.35MB)
March 2010 Recovery Works Magellan of Arizona Clinical Initiatives (290K)
March 2010 North Central News Local youth an advocate for others (63K)
February 19, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Magellan creates 'dashboard' to track quality of behavioral care (29K)
February 17, 2010 Glendale Republic Youth advocacy groups visit state lawmakers (336K)
February 17, 2010 Prensa Hispana Es mi vida, yo escojo (302K)
February 12, 2010 La  Voz Jóvenes plantean a legisladores las necesidades en salud mental (288K)
February 5, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Executive Profile: Richard Clarke
February 2010 Behavioral Healthcare Magazine Magellan, Maricopa at contract midpoint
January 23, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal United Way launches pilot project to end chronic homelessness in Valley (52K)
January 22, 2010 Arizona Republic Buckeye police's 2-month-old party patrol showing results (110K)
January 13, 2010 Pat McMahon Show Suicide Prevention (featuring David Covington and Katie Ayotte) (29MB)
January 2010 IMPACT Magazine

It's 2010, and New Year's resolutions are all the rage. We asked our members about their plans for the year ahead. (899K)

December 25, 2009 La Voz  Organizaciones unen esfuerzos para hablar de la salud mental (102K)
December 23, 2009 Presnsa Hispania Lanzan fotonovela de salud mental (155K)
December 10, 2009 Arizona Republic Magellan Health Services alters approach to suicide prevention (16K)
December 7, 2009 Arizona Guardian Mental health "dashboard" offers reams of data, clinic comparisons (33K)
November 27, 2009 Arizona Capitol Times An inside look at Maricopa County's evolving mental health system (76K)
November 13, 2009 Phoenix Business Journal Linkages opens Phoenix office to held disabled people find jobs (1M)
November 2009 IMAPCT Exploring Behavioral Health: Magellan Leads the Way (602K)
October 26, 2009 Arizona Guardian Richard Clarke: Magellan CEO plows ahead with 1-year extension (17.5K)
October 17, 2009 Arizona Republic Mental health agency providing police with 40-hour class in crisis intervention (431K)
October 16, 2009 Arizona Republic, Phoenix Right reaction: Police trained to handle sensitive calls (1.3M)
October 7, 2009 East Valley Tribune Changing course of suicide in Maricopa County (131K)
October 1, 2009 NBC Channel 12 Economy pushing some over edge
September 26, 2009 The Arizona Republic Chandler Republic Professional help is available for those at risk of suicide (149K)
September 25, 2009 Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Teen Program Named Finalist for Innovations Award (109K)
September 9, 2009 Prensa Hispania Suicido El Rostro Amargo de la Depresìon (185K)
September 8, 2009 The Arizona Republic Despite critics, care improving by Richard Clarke (628K)
August 26, 2009   ABC Channel 15      Donate or get something free on Valley community Web site
August 9, 2009           Examinar.com    Attachment is Parenting (60K)
July 2009                      La Voz                            

Mental health resources advertorial (1 MB) English | Spanish

June 1, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Arizona pursues more direct role in outcome evaluation in Maricopa (56K)
January 30, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Leaders want to judge Maricopa program on recovery, but is there progress? Is more time or an overhaul the answer?
February 7, 2009 The Arizona Republic Health-care survey only tells part of the story by Richard Clarke and René Lerer,
January 23, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Arizona court monitor sees backsliding under new contract in Maricopa County, Magellan: Report ignores progress in recovery services
January 6, 2009 The Arizona Republic New court is sought to aid vets charged with crimes (109KB) JJ Hensley
December 2008 AZ Teen Magazine

Emotional Overload: Living with a Mood Disorder (109KB) by Haley Winterberg

November 23, 2008 The Arizona Republic Career Ladder: Richard Clarke, CEO, Magellan of Arizona (109KB)
October 31, 2008 Phoenix Business Journal Financial Roller Coaster Taking Emotional Toll (2.54MB)
October 23, 2008 The East Valley Tribune

Service offers emotional hotline

October 9, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan health plans free job fair
October 2, 2008 ABC 15 300 free computers to be given away in the Valley
September 30, 2008 Phoenix Business Journal Richard Clarke named new Magellan Health Services CEO
September 30, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan Health Services names new CEO
August 20, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan clinics to change hands
July 18, 2008 The Arizona Republic Troubled youths find helping hand

 

Press Releases and Media Advisories

Date Topic
December 20, 2010 Magellan Joins with Appalachian Consulting Group to Reduce Premature Deaths of People with Mental Illnesses
October 13, 2010 Magellan Seeks to Reduce Suicide Deaths Through Groundbreaking Prevention Initiative
September 1, 2010

The Arizona Department of Health Services and Magellan of Arizona Launch Tobacco Cessation Initiative for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

September 1, 2010

Magellan Health Services Outcomes360 Program Improves Mental Health Services for Children and Adults   

June 10, 2010 Mental Health America to Honor Arizona Teen for Mental Health Work (MHA press release)
May 20, 2010 Magellan Health Services Offers E-Courses for Providers, Consumers and Families
March 22, 2010 MY Fest '10 features entertainment, resources for youth (36K)
February 1, 2010 MY LIFE Youth Day at the Capitol (60K) 
December 10, 2009 Magellan Health Services of Arizona to Distribute 300 Free Computers to Individuals, Families Served by Maricopa County's Mental Health System (28K)
December 7, 2009

Magellan of Arizona and ADHS/DBHS Launch Provider Outcomes Dashboard (86K)

November 16, 2009 Magellan of Arizona and Mental Health Partners Team to Help Homeless in Maricopa County (27K)
October 23, 2009 Linkages launches disability employment network in Maricopa County (80K)
September 29, 2009 Magellan of Arizona to host employment fair for people with disabilities (95K)
September 22, 2009 Magellan of Arizona announces three new appointments to its Shared Governance Board (83K)
July 17, 2009 People of Color Network and Partners In Recovery join Magellan of Arizona as newest adult provider network organizations (96K)
June 15, 2009 Dr. Michael Brennan Named Chief Medical Officer for Magellan of Arizona (30K)
June 3, 2009 Magellan of Arizona's Urgent Psychiatric Care Center Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation: Accreditation represents industry's highest honor for safety, quality of care
May 26, 2009 People of Color Network Partner with Magellan of Arizona to become Third Adult Provider Network Organization
May 11, 2009 Magellan of Arizona and Chicanos Por La Causa Team Up to Bring a Message of Hope to Hispanic Families Impacted by Mental Illness
April 7, 2009 Newest Behavioral Health Clinics Shine Light on Innovative Recovery Model of Care: Magellan of Arizona celebrates families, care recipients, staff at April 8 and 16 grand opening events
April 7, 2009 Magellan of Arizona hosts festival led by youth to empower youth: MY Fest '09 raises awareness about behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, foster care
April 7, 2009 Newest behavioral health clinics shine light on innovative recovery model of care (90K)
April 7, 2009 Magellan of Arizona hosts festival led by youth to empower youth (90K)
January 27, 2009 Magellan Youth Group Bring Success Stories, Inspiration to Capitol (90K)
November 19, 2008 Magellan Health Services Presents at National Federation of Families Conference (90K)
October 20, 2008 Magellan of Arizona Offers Help to Maricopa Community During Financial Crisis; Company Has Toll-Free 24/7 Hotline for Any Experiencing Mental Health Crisis (90K)
October 16, 2008 Magellan Health Services and CHOICES Network of Arizona reach agreement on transfer of eight behavioral direct care clinics (90K)
September 30, 2008 Magellan Health Services of Arizona Announces Richard Clarke, Ph.D. as New CEO (90K)
September 12, 2008 Magellan Health Services Announces Employment Fair for Maricopa County Residents in Recovery (90K)
August 28, 2008 Magellan Health Services Announces New Appointments to Governance Board (90K)
August 20, 2008 Magellan Health Services and Southwest Network Reach Agreement on Transfer of Five Behavioral Direct Care Clinics (90K)
June 30, 2008 Magellan Health Services Seeks New Governance Board Members (90K)

Announcements

Date Topic
February 13, 2009 Mental Health Advocates Join Forces, Announce New, Unified Approach (90K)
January 23, 2009 Magellan Youth Group Hosts Reception at State Capitol (90K)
February 12, 2008 Magellan Hosts Public Open House (90K)
January 22, 2008 Valley Metro and CHEEERS Offering a Free Transit System Navigation Clinic (90K)

If you have any questions about your services, please call Magellan at (800) 564-5465, TTY (800) 424-9831. If you are in crisis, call the Maricopa Crisis Line at (800) 631-1314, TTY (800) 327-9254. For emergencies, please always dial 911.



This page last updated: Monday, August 08, 2011.