Behavioral Health

Your behavioral health and physical health affect each other. That's why we have ways to make it easier for you to get care for both. Sometimes that means just going to one location. Other times, it means having someone working to coordinate your care between your behavioral and physical health providers. There are different ways to integrate your overall care.

What is integrated care?

Integrated care is when a member gets physical and behavioral health care and wellness services in one place. Providers that offer integrated care make sure to focus on the whole person. A team of health professionals work to empower members and improve their health and well‑being.

Why is integrated care important?

Studies show that people with severe mental illness die, on average, 25 years earlier than the general population. This is because they aren’t getting the health care they need for preventable medical conditions. For example, heart disease, diabetes or infectious diseases. Integrated care provides care for a person’s mind and body.

How does integrated care work?

Fully integrated care means that a member is getting physical health, behavioral health, health promotion and wellness services in one place. These sites are called integrated health homes.

What is an integrated health home (IHH)?

This is a one-stop-shop where a member can see both a primary care provider and behavioral health provider. Integrated care works because it takes away many barriers to care. Some of these barriers are:

  • Having to go to many places to get care
  • Telling your story many times
  • Poor communication among providers
  • At an IHH, the providers work with other health care
  • team members. Other team members can include:
  • Registered nurse
  • Case manager
  • Peer support specialist
  • Supported employment specialist
  • Counselor

Some IHHs can have other types of providers such as a pharmacist, nutritionist, recreational therapist or health coach. The IHH team will work with the member to identify individual health needs and create a plan to achieve health and wellness.

What types of services are offered at an IHH?

Primary care services
Primary care medical examinations and treatment, annual physical exams, along with medications, injections, basic lab testing and other basic primary care services are available.

Behavioral health services
Visits with a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner and counselor are available as well as case management services

Supported employment
Members can get Supported Employment from a Rehabilitation Specialist (RS). These services can help you build social skills and stay connected to the community.

Permanent supported housing
Housing and housing services are available to all adult members of Mercy Maricopa who have a serious mental illness determination and meet other eligibility requirements. There are also permanent supported housing services offered within our provider network. Services include help with daily activities, budgeting or solving problems with landlords.

Peer and family
Each IHH has a trained peer and family mentor. Their role is to help educate and guide members and family members through the behavioral health system.

Care coordination
This service provides you help in managing chronic health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, through education and wellness promotion.

How can I get information and enroll in an IHH?

  • Check our website for Integrated Health Home locations
  • Call the IHH that you choose and ask them for information
  • Speak with your case manager

What do I need to know about an IHH?

When enrolled in an IHH you must commit to seeing the PCP working in the IHH as well as the behavioral health team. You have choice and can dis-enroll from an IHH at any time.

 

 

Personal Medicine is a powerful healing practice that can help recovery. Personal Medicine is what we do, not something we take. A Certified Personal Medicine Coach can help you find the right balance between the medicine you may use and your own Personal Medicine practice.

Personal Medicine coaching is a covered service for Mercy Care ACC-RBHA members with a SMI designation.

How can I get Personal Medicine coaching?

Mercy Care ACC-RBHA members who have a SMI designation can get Personal Medicine coaching from a behavioral health home provider. Call your behavioral health home and ask for an appointment with a Personal Medicine Coach.

As of August 1, all Mercy Care ACC-RBHA members who have a SMI designation can have a Personal Medicine goal in their plan. Ask your provider about this at your next visit.

Community Partners Integrated Healthcare

1515 E. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Ph: (602) 604-0000

Community Bridges Inc.

Mesa Heritage
460 N. Mesa Dr., Ste. 201
Mesa, AZ 85201
Ph: (480) 838-5550

Copa Health

Arrowhead
5625 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Ph: (602) 239-4100

East Valley
4330 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85205
Ph: (480) 218-3280

Gateway
5222 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 101
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Ph: (480) 659-0202

Metro
10240 N. 31st Ave., #200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Ph: (602) 997-9006

West Valley
14100 N. 83rd Ave., Ste. 100
Peoria, AZ 85381
Ph: (623) 583-0232

Horizon Health and Wellness

Plaza
625 N Plaza Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Ph: (833) 431-4449

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS)

East Valley Health Center
880 N. Colorado St.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Ph: (480) 820-0825

Michael R Zent Healthcare
3001 N. 33rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Ph: (602) 353-0703

La Frontera-Empact

Comunidad
1035 E. Jefferson, #A
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Ph: (602) 251-0650

Lifewell Behavioral Wellness

Desert Cove
10844 N. 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Ph: (602) 353-2340

Oak
4451 E. Oak
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph: (602) 957-2220

South Mountain
3540 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 150
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Ph: (602) 323-3000

Windsor
2715 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: (602) 264-4331

Resilient Health

1st Street
1415 N. 1st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: (877) 779-2470

Higley
3271 E. Queen Creek Rd., Ste. 101 (Bldg. 2)
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Ph: (480) 550-3193

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services

Buckeye Outpatient
26428 W. US Highway 85
Buckeye, Arizona, 85326
Ph: (623) 882-9906

Southwest Network

Northern Star
2311 W. Royal Palm Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Ph: (602) 269-5300

Saguaro
3227 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 170
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Ph: (602) 652-3500

Terros Health

51st Avenue
4616 N. 51st Ave., Ste. 108
Phoenix, AZ 85031
Ph: (602) 278-1414

Priest
1642 S. Priest Dr., #101
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph: (480) 929-5100

Valle Del Sol

Red Mountain
1209 S. 1st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Ph: (602) 258-6797

Team A

IHH
Southwest Network Saguaro
3227 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 170
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Ph: (602) 652-3500

Primary Care
Integrated Medical Services
3815 E Bell Rd., Ste. 4100
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Team B

IHH
Southwest Network Saguaro
3227 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 170
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Ph: (602) 652-3500

Primary Care
Integrated Medical Services
3815 E Bell Rd., Ste. 4100
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Team C

IHH
Lifewell Windsor
2715 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: (602) 264-4331

Primary Care
Dignity Health Medical Group
2927 N 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Team D

IHH
Lifewell South Mountain
3540 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 150
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Ph: (602) 323-3000

Primary Care
Integrated Medical Services
3540 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 130
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Team E

BHH
Southwest Network Estrella Vista
1840 N. 95th Ave., Ste. 132
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Ph: (623) 932-6950

Primary Care
Trinity Integrated Medicine
9150 W. Indian School Rd., Ste. 131
Phoenix, AZ 85037

Community Bridges Inc.

99th Ave. ACT
824 N. 99th Ave #107
Avondale, AZ 85323
602-448-4877 or 623-643-9678

Avondale ACT
824 N. 99th Ave #107
Avondale, AZ 85323
602-448-4877 or 623-643-9678

FACT 1, 2 & 3
CACTUS Integrated Care
1520 E. Pima St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-407-6280

Mesa Heritage ACT
460 N. Mesa Dr., Ste. 201
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-838-5550

Copa Health

Gateway ACT
5222 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 101
Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-659-0202

Medical ACT (MACT)
14100 N. 83rd Ave., Ste. 100
Peoria, AZ 85381
623-583-0232

Metro Omega ACT
10240 N. 31st Ave., #200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-997-9006

Metro Varsity ACT
10240 N. 31st Ave., #200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-997-9006

West Valley ACT
14100 N. 83rd Ave., Ste. 100
Peoria, AZ 85381
623-583-0232

La Frontera-Empact

Capitol Center ACT
1035 E. Jefferson #A
Phoenix AZ 85034
602-251-0650

Comunidad ACT
1035 E. Jefferson #A
Phoenix AZ 85034
602-251-0650

Tempe ACT
618 S. Madison Dr.
Tempe AZ 85281
480-736-4938

Lifewell Behavioral Wellness

Desert Cove ACT
10844 N. 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
602-353-2340

South Mountain ACT
3540 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 150
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-323-3000

Southwest Network

Northern Star ACT
2311 W. Royal Palm Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-269-5300

Saguaro ACT
3227 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 170
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-652-3500

SWN San Tan Clinic 
1465 W. Chandler Blvd Bldg A
Chandler AZ 85224
480-786-8200

Terros Health

Townley 1 ACT
8836 N. 23rd Ave Ste B1
Phoenix AZ 85021
602-944-9810

Townley 2 ACT 
8836 N. 23rd Ave Ste B1
Phoenix AZ 85020
602-944-9810

51st Avenue ACT
4616 N. 51st Ave., Ste. 108
Phoenix, AZ 85031
602-278-1414

Terros Priest 
1642 S. Priest Dr #101
Tempe AZ 85281
480-929-5100

Valleywise Health

Mesa Riverview ACT
570 W. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-344-2255

 

Admission is based on medical need as outlined in AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual (AMPM) - AMPM Policy 320-V.

Member has a diagnosed behavioral health condition, and has symptoms and behaviors necessary for a request for residential treatment. The behavioral health condition causing the significant functional and/or psychosocial impairment is shown in the assessment by the following:

  1. At least one area of significant risk of harm within the past three months as a result of:
    1. Suicidal/aggressive/self-harm/homicidal thoughts or behaviors without current plan or intent,
    2. Impulsivity with poor judgment/insight,
    3. Maladaptive physical or sexual behavior,
    4. Inability to remain safe within environment, despite environmental supports (i.e. informal supports), or
    5. Medication side effects due to toxicity or contraindications.

AND

  1. At least one area of serious functional impairment as evidenced by:
    1. Inability to complete developmentally appropriate self-care or self-regulation due to behavioral health condition(s),
    2. Neglect or disruption of ability to attend to majority of basic needs, such as personal safety, hygiene, nutrition, or medical care,
    3. Frequent inpatient psychiatric admissions, or legal involvement due to lack of insight or judgment associated with psychotic or affective/mood symptoms or major psychiatric disorders,
    4. Frequent withdrawal management services, which can include but are not limited to, detox facilities, MAT, and ambulatory detox,
    5. Inability to independently self-administer medically necessary psychotropic medications despite interventions such as education, regimen simplification, daily outpatient dispensing, and long-acting injectable medications, or
    6. Impairments persisting in the absence of situational stressors that delay recovery from the presenting problem.
  2. A need for 24 hour behavioral health care and supervision to develop adequate and effective coping skills that will allow the member to live safely in the community,
    1. Anticipated stabilization cannot be achieved in a less restrictive setting,
    2. Evidence that appropriate treatment in a less restrictive environment has not been
    3. successful or is not available, therefore warranting a higher level of care, and
    4. Member agrees to participate in treatment. In the case of those who have a Health Care Decision Maker (HCDM), including minors, the HCDM also agrees to, and participates as part of, the treatment team. Agreement to participate in treatment is not a requirement for individuals who are court ordered to a secured BHRF.