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News & Updates - UPDATES from the Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services

"The last several months have been extremely difficult for the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS), Tribal and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities, (TIRBHAs), behavioral health providers, advocates, system Stake-holders and most of all, members and families who use our publicly funded behavioral health system. From March, when the fiscal year 2011 budget was established, until today, July 1, hen this new budget begins, we have been planning to implement the most severe budget reductions in the behavioral health system in Arizona's history."

To view the complete letter please visit the Az Department of Health Services website: July 1, 2010 Letter from Dr. Nelson

Other updates from Dr. Nelson and those provided by the department can be viewed on the Division of Behavioral Health Services UPDATES page

Updates from the RBHA and Magellan Health Services of Arizona regarding the transition of services for Non-Title Nineteen recipients can be found on their NON-TITLED TRANSITION page

The revised map of the Maricopa RBHA Provider Network System can be found HERE

Note: This excerpt is from an original letter dated July 1st, 2010 from Dr. Laura K. Nelson; Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health Services and Deputy Director, Division of Behavioral Health Services