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Information and Resources

Attention: Arizona Mental and Behavioral Health Community

As a free service, Copa Health provides information and resources to anyone in, or connected to, the mental health community. Anyone!  Including those living with a mental illness, their family members, friends and professionals.

Our Referral Coordinator can help navigate through the often confusing world of the Arizona mental health system, locating the professionals and organizations best able to assist you. He can also connect you to other needed resources and supports.  No matter what your need is, he is committed to solve the problem or point you in the right direction!

Call our Information & Resources Coordinator
Andy Arnowitz
480-994-4407

Mon-Fri | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | Follow up calls available

ASK US ABOUT:

    • Support Groups 
    • Crisis Lines 
    • Petitioning (Involuntary Commitment) 
    • Therapists 
    • Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
    • SMI Advocacy Guidelines 
    • AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid) 
    • Social Security (SSD & SSI) 
    • Mental Health Power of Attorney 
    • Guardianship
    • Mercy Care 
    • Mental Health Lawyers 
    • Food Boxes 
    • Psychiatric Hospitals
    • AND MANY OTHER RESOURCES!

Advocacy Guidelines for Working With a SMI Clinic, or Others
(How to Achieve the Desired Result)
Click here to see the SMI Advocacy Guidelines (2nd edition).

    • “Andy is the consummate advocate. He is intelligent, informed, compassionate and relentless.” 
      Dr. Michael Franczak (Inducted into Mental Health America of Arizona’s Hall of Fame.)

    • “Andy Arnowitz exemplifies what it means to be a true advocate for the vulnerable. His compassion drives him to navigate complex systems with unwavering dedication, ensuring that those in need have a voice and the support they deserve. His impactful work not only transforms individual lives but also inspires others to join the fight for equity and justice. Blessed to have you on our team, Andy!” 
      Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper (Chief Executive Officer of Copa Health)

    • “Andy is a remarkable resource for our local and national behavioral health community. Andy provides invaluable guidance and referrals to those families in need, and has been a shining light in our community.”
      Chick Arnold (Acclaimed mental health advocate & the named Plaintiff from the groundbreaking lawsuit that got the benefits for those deemed Seriously Mentally Ill in Arizona, “Arnold vs. Sarn”.) 

    • “Andy works diligently and tirelessly to advocate for those who cannot always advocate for themselves.  He is a true inspiration for all.”
      Don Fowls M.D. (A nationally known psychiatrist based in Scottsdale, Arizona)