Business Details
22 Years
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Emergency
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Integrated Behavioral & Physical Health Services in Arizona
Founded in 2004 by Doreen M. Lewis, Community Health Associates has dedicated 18 years to providing comprehensive mental and physical health care services to Arizona communities. Our mission centers on serving underserved, underinsured, and uninsured populations through culturally competent, customer-directed care. With a team of experienced professionals, we offer outpatient psychiatric services, behavioral health treatment, substance abuse rehabilitation, and justice-involved programs across multiple locations. Our integrated approach combines telehealth options, medication management, and primary care coordination to ensure accessibility. We prioritize prevention, chronic disease management, and evidence-based therapies while maintaining a sliding fee schedule for financial accessibility.Our leadership team brings decades of experience in addiction counseling, military behavioral health, and integrated care systems. Through partnerships with adult probation departments and AHCCCS, we operate specialized clinics addressing the needs of justice-involved individuals. Our certified bilingual staff ensures language accessibility, supporting Spanish speakers and other language communities through interpretation services. We maintain accreditation compliance and focus on reducing healthcare fragmentation while empowering clients through self-determination and community resources.
Services
Outpatient Psychiatric
Physical Health
Behavioral Health
Justice Involved Services
Telehealth Consultations
Substance Abuse Treatment
Crisis Support
Chronic Disease Management
Family Counseling
Medication Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 18 years serving Arizona communities with specialized health programs
- Comprehensive integrated care for mental, physical, and behavioral health
- Certified bilingual staff supporting Spanish and other language communities
- Sliding fee schedule based on family size and income
- Specialized justice-involved programs with AHCCCS partnerships
What people say
Great serves great help
Excellent care from staff
Professionalism and communication
Services
Outpatient Psychiatric
Our outpatient psychiatric services combine telehealth and in-person consultations for comprehensive mental health care. We develop personalized treatment plans addressing diagnosis, medication management, and therapy coordination. Certified professionals work with patients to achieve optimal functioning through evidence-based practices and continuous support systems.
Behavioral Health
Specialized behavioral health programs address addiction and co-occurring disorders through individual counseling, group therapy, and family support systems. Our evidence-based curricula include Moral Reconation Therapy and Seeking Safety programs delivered by licensed clinicians and certified specialists across multiple locations.
Justice Involved Services
Integrated outpatient clinics serve justice-involved individuals through partnerships with adult probation departments. Our programs focus on reducing recidivism by combining behavioral health treatment with primary care services, employment support, and community reintegration strategies tailored to criminal justice populations.
Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth services provide accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing. This option supports medication management, therapy sessions, and care coordination for patients facing transportation barriers while maintaining continuity with in-person treatment plans.
Chronic Disease Management
Our medical providers deliver comprehensive chronic disease management through preventive screenings, lab work, and personalized treatment plans. Services focus on diabetes management, cancer screenings, and immunizations while coordinating care with behavioral health specialists for holistic patient wellness.
People
Alonda Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Air Force Veteran with 19 years in integrated healthcare. Specializes in military behavioral health and addiction counseling. Completed undergraduate studies at SUNY Empire State College, pursuing Master's in Addiction Counseling. Focuses on quality program development to reduce recidivism and empower youth.
Shawn Backs
Chief Clinical Officer
Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in behavioral health leadership. Oversees clinical operations and program implementation across multiple service lines. Specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and clinical staff development.
Dr. Kelli Mullins
Primary Care Physician
Board-certified medical provider offering comprehensive general health consultations. Specializes in preventive care and chronic disease management while maintaining collaborative care coordination with behavioral health specialists for integrated treatment.
Warren Quirk
Chief Operations Officer
Senior healthcare administrator responsible for operational efficiency across all service locations. Focuses on resource optimization and quality assurance while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards for integrated health services.
Lucy Murietta
Director of Integrated Services
Public health expert with Master's in Public Health directing integrated care initiatives. Specializes in coordinating behavioral health and primary care services for justice-involved populations through collaborative partnerships and system-wide improvements.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide outpatient psychiatric care, medication management, telehealth consultations, and specialized behavioral health programs including addiction treatment and crisis support.
Do you serve non-English speakers?
Yes, we offer Spanish language services with certified bilingual staff and provide translation assistance for other languages through ALTA and AHCCCS resources.
What options exist for financial assistance?
We maintain a sliding fee schedule based on family size and income to ensure accessible care for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Are justice-involved programs available?
Yes, we operate specialized clinics in partnership with AHCCCS and adult probation departments focusing on integrated care for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system.
What physical health services are provided?
Our medical services include preventive care, chronic disease management, immunizations, lab work, and primary care coordination for all ages.
