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Arizona Mental Health Day at the Capitol
Policy Priorities
Community Assessment: Voices of Experience
In 2024, APFC engaged 131 individuals representing 46 organizations to assess Arizona’s behavioral health landscape. The resulting report identified critical systemic challenges:
Workforce Shortages
Arizona faces a shortage of behavioral health providers, particularly in rural areas. Recruitment, retention, and limited access to specialty providers further exacerbate care gaps.
Housing Gaps
Insufficient permanent supportive housing leaves individuals with behavioral health needs and disabilities without the stability required for recovery.
Provider Strain
Existing providers are overwhelmed by staffing shortages and resource constraints, affecting service quality and access statewide.
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Our Shared Vision: Priorities for 2025
The findings of the 2024 report directly informed APFC’s 2025 advocacy agenda below.
Invest in Workforce Development
Expand Access to Permanent Supportive Housing
Strengthen Existing Provider Capacity
Join Our Community: Be Part of the Solution
The Arizona Peer and Family Coalition invites you to join us in advocating for these priorities. Together, we can build a behavioral health system that provides stability, equity, and hope for all Arizonans.
Register now for Mental Health Day at the Capitol and join us in advocating for policies that support mental health in Arizona
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