association for the chronically mentally ill
Posted Nov 3, 2021, 11:09 am
Amy Silverman
/Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
In recent years, advocates have adopted the mantra “housing is health care,” saying that a place to live is one of the most important indicators of success for a person with serious mental illness - but for many, that means an unregulated, unlicensed board and care facility.... Read more»
Posted Nov 2, 2021, 10:50 am
Amy Silverman
/Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
While institutions like the Arizona State Hospital are becoming a thing of the past nationwide, mental health advocates believe ASH has the potential to offer therapeutic treatment that will help some of the sickest people get better and lead meaningful lives in the community. ... Read more»
Posted Nov 1, 2021, 10:34 am
Amy Silverman
/Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
Charles “Chick” Arnold, godfather of Arizona’s mental health care system and plaintiff in one of the longest-running class action lawsuits, retired in 2020, something that would not have been possible if not for attorney Josh Mozell, who took on Arnold’s caseload - and his cause.... Read more»