Behavioral Health Team

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Behavioral Health Team works to support mental wellness, reduce stigma, and promote prevention-focused strategies across Mohave County. Mental health challenges affect individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and public safety, especially in rural and geographically isolated communities.

With suicide rates higher than the national average* [please link to stats Current Suicide Rates - Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition<https://www.azspc.org/current-suicide-rates.html>] and many youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges, the program focuses on education, early intervention, and community-based prevention efforts that help people build skills, recognize warning signs, and know where to seek help.

WHAT WE DO

The Behavioral Health Program supports the community through:

  • Suicide prevention education and training
  • Mental health awareness and stigma-reduction efforts
  • Skills-based workshops focused on coping, communication, and resilience.
  • Community outreach and prevention education
  • Data-informed review processes to improve prevention strategies.
  • Collaboration with schools, service providers, and community partners

PROGRAMS, TRAININGS & CLASSES

The Behavioral Health Team offers prevention-focused trainings and workshops for community members, organizations, and groups across Mohave County.

Offerings may include:

  • Suicide Prevention Trainings Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a training that teaches practical ways to promote safe firearm storage and reduce suicide risk through safety planning.
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) education

Classes can be offered at schools, workplaces, community centers, libraries, and other community locations, depending on availability.

To request a class, training, or more information please email: PHAdmin@mohave.gov 

REQUEST SAFETY MATERIALS

Gun Safety Locks

Free gun safety locks are available to Mohave County residents as part of our suicide prevention efforts.

Gun locks are available for pick up. To request a gun lock or to learn more, please email PHAdmin@mohave.gov