Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG)
Block grants are funds the federal government gives to states for providing services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has given us a block grant for mental health. It means we can help more people — even if you’re not a Mercy Care member.
What’s covered and who benefits
The MHBG funds are spent on providers that help people in the community who need covered services, like:
- Mental health review
- Counseling
- Case management
- Skills training
Those who can take part are uninsured:
- People experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP)
- Adults with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Children with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
First episode psychosis (FEP)What is FEP?
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Providers for FEPValleywise First Episode Clinic Resilient Health |
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Children with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
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Mercy Care funds community providers to serve children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) in outpatient or residential settings.
An SED is a designation for individuals from birth through 17 years who have a diagnosable behavioral, mental or emotional condition. This condition interferes with or limits a child’s role or functioning in family, school or community activities.
If you’re interested in these services, contact your nearest SED provider or Mercy Care member services for more information. Mercy Care RBHA Member Services is available at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY/TDD 711). Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Behavioral Health Home providers
- A New Leaf - 480-969-6955
- Arizona Youth and Family - 602-277-4833
- Arizona’s Children Association - 800-944-7611x2293
- Chicanos Por La Causa - 480-535-3147
- Community Bridges - 480-768-6022
- Devereux Foundation - 602-944-6222
- Ebony House - 602-254-6137
- EMPACT La Frontera - 480-784-1514
- Jewish Family and Children’s - 602-256-0528
- Open Hearts - 602-285-5550
- Resilient Health - 877-779-2470
- Rio Salado Behavioral Health - 602-252-9048
- Southwest Behavioral Health - 602-265-8338
- Southwest Network - 602-304-0014
- Terros Health - 602-685-6000
- Touchstone Behavioral Health - 866-207-3882
- Valle del Sol - 602-253-9312
Residential and specialty providers
- Christian Family Care
- Florence Crittenton Services
- Mingus Mountain
- New Hope of AZ
- Youth Development Institute
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Adults with serious mental illness (SMI)
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What is SMI?
An SMI is a chronic (long-term) mental health condition. It affects or limits one or more daily activities:
- Eating, dressing and hygiene
- Taking prescribed medicine
- Getting around in the community
- Taking part in family, school or a job
What is an SMI designation?
This is a term to describe SMI. The person is 18 years or older and:
- Can’t live independently without good support
- Is at risk of serious harm to themselves or others
- Can’t function well
- Is at risk for decline or getting worse without good support and services
Providers for SMI
People are assigned to a behavioral health home after SMI designation.
Outpatient providers in Maricopa county include:
- Community Bridges*
- Copa Health*
- La Frontera EMPACT*
- Lifewell*
- Horizon Health and Wellness
- Marc Center
- Partners in Recovery
- Resilient Health
- Southwest Behavioral and Health Services
- Southwest Network*
- Terros Health*
- Valleywise Health*
Outpatient providers in Pinal county include:
- Community Bridges*
- Community Health Associates
- Corazon
- La Frontera EMPACT*
- Helping Associates
- Hope Inc.
- Horizon Health and Wellness
- Southwest Behavioral and Health Services
- Transition Living Center
Residential treatment providers include:
- Community Bridges* (Pinal county)
- Horizon Health and Wellness (Pinal county)
- Lifewell* (Maricopa county)
- Marc Center (Maricopa county)
- Southwest Behavioral and Health Services (Maricopa and Pinal)
*Providers who take part in assertive community treatment (ACT). This is a higher level of care that provides comprehensive local treatment to people with SMI.
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Order materials
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Mercy Care has posters, brochures and pocket guides to let people know about behavioral health services that eligible children, youth and adults can get at no cost. These services are paid for by federal grants. You can view these materials and order copies at no cost to you. Share them with your clients and their families. Place them in your clinics, offices and centers. To order, just fill of the order form below and email it to Grants@MercyCareAZ.org.
View and order materials
Additional guidance
AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual (AMPM)
- AMPM Policy 320-T1 (azahcccs.gov): Learn about AHCCCS policies governing Non-Title 19/21 behavioral health services funded by block and discretionary grants
- AMPM Policy 320-T2 (azahcccs.gov): Learn about AHCCCS policies governing Non-Title 19/21 behavioral health services funded by Non-Title 19/21 non-federal funding through Mercy Care RBHA (excluding block and discretionary grants)
- AMPM Policy 300, Exhibit 300-2B, AHCCCS Covered Non-Title 19/21 Behavioral Health Services (PDF) – Learn about AHCCCS policies on covered Non-Title 19/21 behavioral health services
Non-Title Enrollment Reference Guide: Learn how to establish Non-Title enrollment for members
Crisis/State Only Membership Reference Guide: Learn how to establish enrollment for crisis and/or state-only services for a titled member