activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Crisis Mobile Teams 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line OperationsOperates 24/7 Crisis Mobile Teams that respond in the community to support patients and their families during crises, conducting voluntary and involuntary evaluations and critical stress incident debriefings. These teams are dispatched to patient locations, including dedicated teams with Police/Fire in Maricopa and Mesa City, Arizona, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and statewide in Oklahoma.
- Crisis Stabilization and Emergency Behavioral Care Crisis Residential & Peer Respite CareOffers immediate access to emergency behavioral care and 24/7 crisis stabilization services for all adults, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. This includes operating the District of Columbia Stabilization Center and the upcoming Sobering Alternative for Recovery (SAFR) Center, as well as providing psychiatric inpatient care.
- Homeless Outreach and Housing Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportConducts street outreach and operates emergency shelters and Healing Centers that provide safe indoor spaces and intensive supportive services for unsheltered individuals. The organization also provides Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing with wrap-around support services using the Housing First Model, including operating various apartment complexes in Arizona.
- Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Services Integrated Care & Case ManagementProvides integrated medical, physical, and behavioral health care services, including preventive, wellness, acute, and chronic care, for adults aged 18 and over. These services combine nursing, psychiatric, substance use, medical services, and case management in a single setting across multiple states.
- Opioid Treatment Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates an outpatient Opioid Treatment Program that provides Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), including Methadone and Buprenorphine, along with counseling and behavioral care services.
- Residential Treatment ProgramsProvides residential programs that combine medical and behavioral interventions to address physical health, psychiatric, and substance abuse needs. These programs offer diverse environments, including units for men, women, co-ed, and women with children, and include group and individual therapy, peer support, life skills, and recovery programs. The organization operates various residential and transitional housing facilities across Arizona.
- School-Based Behavioral Health ServicesDelivers comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health programming to middle and high school students aged 12–18 and their family members during the school day in public or state charter schools.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Collaborative crisis response and care transition care_transition_modelUses coordinated triage and inter-agency collaboration with first responders, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners to safely transition individuals in crisis to appropriate care settings, avoiding emergency departments or incarceration.
- Housing First with wrap-around services housing_firstProvides permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing without preconditions, combined with comprehensive wrap-around services to support stability and recovery for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness or significant housing barriers.
- Integrated care for medical, behavioral, and physical health fully-integrated-behavioral-and-physical-health-careDelivers patient-centered, fully integrated care that co-locates psychiatric, substance use, medical, nursing, and case management services to holistically address the interconnected needs of individuals, particularly those experiencing homelessness or behavioral health crises.
- Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder medication-assisted treatmentCombines FDA-approved medications (Methadone, Buprenorphine) with counseling and behavioral therapies to reduce cravings, prevent relapse, and support sustained recovery from opioid use disorder.
- Peer-supported recovery and navigation peer_support_navigationEmploys certified peer support specialists with lived experience to provide daily emotional support, guidance, and trauma-informed navigation through treatment and recovery, enhancing engagement and long-term outcomes.
- Personalized, trauma-informed treatment planning trauma-informed careDesigns individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR) and motivational interviewing, tailored to clients’ unique needs, trauma history, and current emotional and mental state, with active peer and family involvement.
- School-based behavioral health integration school-based behavioral healthEmbeds behavioral health clinicians directly in schools to collaborate with educators and families, enabling early intervention and accessible mental health support for youth within their educational environment.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
CBI School-Based Service Program (SBS)
Provides behavioral health services to youth aged 12-18 in public and charter schools, including mental health and substance use treatment, in partnership with school staff.
Community Integration Team
Street outreach and shelter services using peer navigators to connect unsheltered individuals to housing, treatment, and support services.
Crisis Stabilization
24/7 crisis care for adults 18+ experiencing mental health or substance use crises, including evaluation, stabilization, withdrawal management, and transition to appropriate care levels.
District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC)
Operated in partnership with DC Department of Behavioral Health, provides no-cost, low-barrier crisis SUD services 24/7 to adults 18+ regardless of insurance or citizenship status.
Inpatient Psychiatric and Substance Use Care
Residential treatment for adults 18+ with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including medical care, counseling, peer support, and MAT services.
Integrated Health Homes
Patient-centered medical homes offering co-located primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and case management services for comprehensive care.
Mesa Prevention Alliance (MPA)
Community coalition founded by CBI to address substance use in Mesa through education, awareness, advocacy, and connection to services.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
Housing programs with wrap-around services using the Housing First model to serve individuals experiencing chronic homelessness or with behavioral health challenges.
Sobering Alternative for Recovery (SAFR) Center
Medically supported, low-barrier space for individuals experiencing substance use crisis, scheduled to open in January 2026.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- AHCCCS Government — Contracted provider for all AHCCCS plans
- ASU Police Department Partner — Board members Michael Thompson and John Thompson are current or retired chiefs, indicating a formal relationship.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Network — OTPs and MOUD treatment are recognized by ASAM as the gold-standard therapeutic approach for treating opioid use disorder.
- Arizona Housing, Inc. Partner — Operates AHI (Arizona Housing, Inc.) Apartments.
- City of Mesa Government — Board member Chris Glover is a former councilman and Mary Cameli and Kathleen Kelly are retired city officials, indicating institutional ties.
- DC Department of Behavioral Health Partner — Partnership to operate the District of Columbia Stabilization Center
- DC Department of Behavioral Health Partner — Partnership to operate the District of Columbia Stabilization Center.
- Mesa Counseling Center Partner — Board member David Shumway is a psychotherapist at the center, suggesting professional collaboration.
- Mesa Fire/Medical Department Partner — Multiple board members, including Mary Cameli and Jeff Case, are affiliated with the department, suggesting an ongoing partnership.
- Mesa Police Department Partner — Board members John Meza and Ken Cost are current or retired chiefs, indicating a formal partnership.
- Mesa Prevention Alliance Partner — Founded by Community Bridges Inc. in 2008 to promote community health and address substance use through education and advocacy.
- Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Government — OTPs and MOUD treatment are recognized by SAMHSA as the gold-standard therapeutic approach for treating opioid use disorder.
- United Phoenix Fire Fighters Partner — Board member Kerry Ramella is a BHAP Manager, indicating a partnership through behavioral health programs.
- World Health Organization (WHO) Network — OTPs and MOUD treatment are recognized by WHO as the gold-standard therapeutic approach for treating opioid use disorder.
- first responders Partner — Collaborates with first responders to support placement for adults, adolescents, and children in crisis.
- first responders Partner — Works with first responders to coordinate placements for individuals in crisis.
- local authorities Partner — Collaborates with local authorities to place adults, adolescents, and children in crisis in appropriate care settings.
- local authorities Partner — Collaborates with local authorities to support placement for adults, adolescents, and children in crisis.
- sister behavioral health agencies Partner — Collaborates with sister behavioral health agencies to support placement for adults, adolescents, and children in crisis.
- sister behavioral health agencies Partner — Partners with sister behavioral health agencies to ensure appropriate placement and care for individuals in crisis.