Division of Behavioral Health Services
ADHS/DBHS Clinical Practice Protocols with Required Elements
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS) has researched and published Clinical Practice Protocols with Required Elements. The required elements in these four documents assist behavioral health providers in Arizona’s public behavioral health system implement best practice as well as enable DBHS and the Tribal and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (T/RBHAs) to monitor the implementation of this best practice.Clinical Guidance Documents Definitions
Child and Family Team Practice
Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Monitoring Tool
Out of Home Services for Children and Adolescents
- Children’s Out of Home Services

- Monitoring Tools
Medication Guidelines for Children Birth to Five
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