ResourcesUNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness or substance use disorder, you may have a lot of questions. We’re here to help get you started on the right path, to educate yourself about mental health disorders, promising treatment options, and the recovery process.
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POLARA HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCESA Community Health Needs Assessment is conducted periodically by Polara Health. The comprehensive work of Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Yavapai County Community Health Services informs our internal assessment and priority areas of focus for this. Click HERE for the most recent WYGC Community Health Needs Assessment. For the latest Community Health Implementation Strategy, click HERE. To view our previous CHNA, you may also click HERE.
Polara Health will work with clients based on ability pay, please see our Financial Assistance and Sliding Fee Scale Policy in English or in Spanish. A Summary of the Sliding Fee Scale Policy in English or in Spanish is available as well. Click here for the Financial Assistance Application in English or in Spanish. MATForce is a substance abuse coalition that supports prevention programs for youth and family. Polara Health is an active partner in this coalition, and has been since its inception. |
NATIONAL/REGIONAL/LOCAL RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERSMental Health America
This organization is one of the best resources for learning about mental illness and substance use disorders. They have information about anxiety, bipolar, signs of depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychosis and more. They also offer free screenings for individuals to determine if they are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI is another amazing resource for education, advocacy, and support. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Launched in 2011, MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans, their family members and friends, and other advocates with mental health information, local resources, and Veterans’ own inspiring stories of recovery. Visitors can learn about the signs of problems with drugs and alcohol and find sources of support. The site is free and accessible to everyone. |
