Information Center
PURPOSE
This Information Center has been created to remedy the lack of information concerning the unique jurisdictional, legal and coordination of care issues related to Native Americans and the state’s behavioral health system.
BACKGROUND
Arizona law provides for the recognition or “domestication” of tribal court orders for involuntary commitment to treatment including admission to the Arizona State Hospital (AZSH) for Native Americans residing on tribal reservations. Problematic legal, jurisdiction, and continuity of care issues exist related to the coordination of court ordered treatment for Native Americans and which result from the unique “carve out” of the managed care behavioral health care system in Arizona.
HISTORY
In February, 2008, a representative from the Intertribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) placed a request before the ADHS Director’s meeting of the three Indian Health Service (IHS) Area Directors concerning a critical need for training and informational outreach to the tribes and the Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHAs) concerning the process of court ordered treatment for Native Americans. Mr. Eddy Broadway, former Director of the Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) assigned the Tribal Contract Administrator to work, in conjunction with ITCA, on addressing this need. An interagency work group was identified as the mechanism for addressing this training need. The Involuntary Commitment Work Group was comprised of ADHS/DBHS, AzSH, the Office of the Attorney General, AHCCCS, and the Intertribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) staff … read more
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To make updates or revisions to this web page, please contact:
Andrea Bonillas - (602) 542-8985 or email - Andrea.Bonilla@azag.gov
This website is sponsored by ADHS/DBHS in coordination with ITCA, AzSH, the AZ State Attorney General’s Office, AHCCCS, American Indian Tribes located in AZ and the AZ State TRBHAs & RBHAs.
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