From Crisis to Care:
Improving Outcomes in Arizona’s Behavioral Health System
May 1, 2026: Desert Willow Conference Center
The Arizona Public Health Association’s 2026 conference will focus on strengthening Arizona’s behavioral health system and improving outcomes for people with mental and behavioral health needs.
Arizona’s behavioral health system sits at the intersection of public health, Medicaid, housing, courts, and community-based services.
This year’s conference will highlight innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and policy approaches that move the system beyond crisis response toward sustainable, person-centered care. Our final agenda will be released in late February and will focus on:
Policy, Advocacy, and Systems Change
Serious Mental Illness & Population-Specific Needs
Integrated Care and Community Well-Being
Crisis Response and Civil Commitment Systems
Maternal Mental Health & Perinatal Care
AI & Behavioral Health
Keynote address from Dr. Georges Benjamin, APHA Executive Director
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