PSA is a private, non-profit behavioral health agency dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals with psychiatric illnesses who may also suffer from substance abuse, trauma, and/or other behavioral health issues.

We strive to increase our community's awareness and knowledge of behavioral health and to foster greater compassion for all people in need or at risk.

OUR MISSION
To enhance and empower the behavioral health community through creativity, innovation and diversity

OUR VISION
Our vision is to bring services to multiple communities by promoting Hope, Recovery, Diversity and Wellness via innovative programs, low-income housing, and peer-directed treatment for children and adults with behavioral health issues. The PSA staff will be provided with a workplace environment that promotes growth, security and satisfaction.

A Message from the CEO

As we move into 2009, PSA has many accomplishments to be proud of this last year.  Our biggest accomplishment is our CARF Accreditation. 

More and more, consumers and funders look for accredited organizations as a sign of quality before choosing a service.  Accreditation is evidence to consumers that an organization is committed to encouraging feedback, continuously improving services, and serving the community. 

For a provider, accreditation demonstrates its commitment to enhance performance, manage risk, and distinguish itself from competing organizations. 

In late October, PSA was visited by CARF Surveyors.  After three full days of surveying and many recommendations, they left.  We were notified early December that we received a one-year accreditation.  Thanks to all of our staff that made this possible, especially Cassie Leavitt, Kevin Eccleston and Donna Jenni who was the core CARF team. 

The CARF accreditation has helped staff at PSA realize how important it is to collect the right data and to be able to analyze it, and use it for the improvement of our quality care to our participants.  

In addition to the one-year accreditation, our Art Awakenings program was given an exemplary conformance to the standards. The following are the strengths that CARF noted:

1. PSA benefits from an active and involved board of directors that has demonstrated a strong commitment to the mission of the organization over a long period of time.  The board has recently completed an update of the strategic plan, thereby providing direction for the organization in the short-term future.
2. The organization has been very proactive in the development of innovative services and is committed to the accreditation process as a method of improving the quality of services.
3. Solid fiscal management provides for an apparent sound financial position.
4. There is strong community support for this organization as well as strong involvement within the community.
5. The staff members are motivated and passionate, and persons served are treated with dignity and respect.  In return, they appreciate the services provided to them.
6. Persons served express gratitude for lifestyle changes that were implemented during treatment sessions.
7. The organization’s leadership is skilled in the management of daily operations, supportive of staff members, and creative in approaches that ensure the stability and growth of the organization.
8. PSA has an exemplary program called Art Awakenings.  This program provides a supportive environment in which artists can explore and develop creative and artistic skills.  Persons serviced gain personal awareness and professional skills for creating artwork for exhibits and for sale.  This program has been strongly embraced by the Phoenix community.

We will be working on the CARF recommendations and the areas of non-conformance this year to ensure a three-year accreditation when CARF returns in late 2009. 

Thank you, again, to everyone.

Sara Marriott, CEO

A BIG PSA Thank You to our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:
CUE Financial Group, Inc, Credible

Gold Sponsors:
Spellicy Group, Stilson Enterprises

Silver Sponsors:
Bank Of America, Bernard, Dietrich & Associates, Kohl's, Landmark TCN, Raffle, Refreshments & Services, Arizona Art Supply, Ato Z Rentals, Enterprise, Food City, Fry's, Macavos, PhoenixTee Shirts, Ranch Market, Ryan's touchdown, Starbucks,Tri-Rentals, Whitfill Nursery

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