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what they do
direct service · 34
- Community Engagement and Outreach Employment & Case Management SupportEngages individuals at community sites like Paz De Cristo, referring them for employment or outpatient services, and provides support in court settings.
- Community Outreach and Engagement Employment & Case Management SupportEngaged 1,831 individuals at Paz De Cristo in the past year, with 95% tracked in Soxbox and approximately 35% referred to employment or outpatient services; navigators also attended court over 250 times in collaboration with judges to support clients.
- Comprehensive Support Services for Arizona ResidentsProvides a wide range of services including intellectual and developmental disabilities support, mental health and psychiatric care, housing assistance, veterans’ services, elder care, family support, integrated primary care, and case management to over 14,000 adults with disabilities annually.
- Development of Affordable Supportive Housing Permanent Affordable Housing OperationIs developing two affordable supportive housing projects—The Beverly (36 units for families) in Phoenix and La Victoria Commons (104 units with mixed eligibility)—with on-site integrated healthcare services at La Victoria Commons for residents and the surrounding community.
- Free Online Mental Health Assessment Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOffers a free, private mental health assessment available through its website to help individuals identify potential mental health concerns and connect with appropriate services.
- Healing and Educational Events Grief and Bereavement Support ServicesHosts events such as the "final day of healing" featuring mental health advocates like Jonathan Levin to educate participants on coping with grief and loss.
- Health and Wellness Programs Integrated Wellness ProgramsOffers health and wellness programs including fitness centers, walking groups, cooking classes, and yoga led by certified health coaches, as well as virtual mental health groups and classes.
- Health and Wellness Programs Integrated Wellness ProgramsProvides health and wellness programs including fitness centers, walking groups, cooking classes, and yoga led by certified health coaches, as well as virtual mental health groups and classes.
- Housing and Residential Support Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates small group homes for individuals with disabilities with 24/7 supervision and life skills training, and a 50-bed transitional housing facility for chronically homeless adults with serious mental illness. The organization is also developing new affordable supportive housing communities, including The Beverly (36 units) and La Victoria Commons (104 units).
- Housing and Residential Support Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates small group homes for individuals with disabilities, providing 24/7 supervision and life skills training. Also operates a 50-bed transitional housing facility for chronically homeless adults with serious mental illness and is developing new affordable supportive housing communities like The Beverly (36 units) and La Victoria Commons (104 units).
- In-Home Support Services Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides in-home support services across multiple regions in Arizona, including Maricopa and Pinal Counties, from Flagstaff to Globe.
- In-Home Support Services Across Arizona Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides in-home support services to individuals across multiple regions in Arizona, including Maricopa and Pinal Counties, from Flagstaff to Globe, assisting with daily living and personal care needs.
- Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integrated Care & Case ManagementDelivers integrated, person-centered care through multidisciplinary teams including primary care physicians, nurses, and medical assistants at multiple Integrated Health Homes and clinics across Arizona, offering primary care, behavioral health services, on-site pharmacy, and wellness support.
- Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integrated Care & Case ManagementProvides integrated, person-centered care for individuals with mental health challenges, including preventative health screenings, physical exams, flu shots, and outpatient psychiatric services such as diagnostic evaluations and medication management. This care is delivered through multidisciplinary teams and at various Integrated Health Homes across Arizona.
- Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integrated Care & Case ManagementProvides integrated, person-centered care for individuals with mental health challenges, including preventative health screenings, physical exams, flu shots, and outpatient psychiatric services such as diagnostic evaluations and medication management. This is delivered through multidisciplinary care teams and at various Integrated Health Homes and clinics across Arizona.
- Integrated Substance Use Disorder Recovery Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates SPECTRUM, a comprehensive program that integrates mental health and addiction treatment services to support recovery from substance use disorders.
- Mental Health Assessment Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOffers a free, private mental health assessment available online through its website.
- Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction Mental Health Stigma Reduction InitiativesHosts events featuring mental health advocates and public awareness initiatives to reduce stigma around mental health challenges, including individuals sharing personal stories.
- Outpatient Psychiatric Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingOffers outpatient psychiatric care including diagnostic evaluations, prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications, and ongoing mental health treatment for individuals with psychiatric conditions.
- Peer and Family Support Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportOperates a Peer Support and Family Support Program that employs individuals with lived recovery experience to provide mentorship and advocacy.
- Peer and Family Support Programs Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportOperates a Peer Support and Family Support Program that employs individuals with lived experience of mental health recovery to provide mentorship, advocacy, and emotional support to members and their families.
- Preventative Health and Wellness Programs Integrated Wellness ProgramsProvides preventative health screenings, physical exams, flu shots, and wellness activities such as fitness centers, walking groups, cooking classes, and yoga led by certified health coaches to promote holistic health.
- Public Awareness and Anti-Stigma Initiatives Mental Health Stigma Reduction InitiativesFeatures individuals like Dallas Hickman in public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma around mental health challenges and promote community understanding.
- Recreational Trips for Individuals with Disabilities Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes large-scale recreational trips for participants, including cross-country travel to destinations like Disneyland and Caribbean cruises.
- Residential Support for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Living for IDDOperates small group homes providing 24/7 supervision and life skills training—including meal preparation, decision-making, and home maintenance—for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Substance Abuse Recovery Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates SPECTRUM, an integrated substance abuse recovery program that combines mental health and addiction treatment.
- Supported Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingRuns Work First, a supported employment program that provides vocational training, job placement, and job maintenance services, including through community enclaves and Copa’s Heroes—a sandwich shop staffed by program participants.
- Supported Employment and Vocational Training Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates a supported employment and rehabilitation program called Work First, offering vocational support, job maintenance services, and real work experience through 27 community enclaves and a sandwich shop staffed by program participants.
- Supported Employment and Vocational Training Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates community enclaves providing real work experience and training in various roles, and offers vocational support and job maintenance services through programs like Work First. This includes staffing a sandwich shop (Copa’s Heroes) and employing program alumni.
- Telehealth Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareOffers telehealth services, allowing members to receive routine care via video connection from home using internet-enabled devices.
- Telehealth Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides telehealth options for routine medical and mental health care, enabling members to access services remotely via video connection using internet-enabled devices.
- Telehealth Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides telehealth services, allowing members to receive routine care and mental health assessments via video connection from home.
- Transitional Housing for Chronically Homeless AdultsOperates a 50-bed transitional housing facility in Phoenix for chronically homeless adults with serious mental illness, offering life skills training, employment support, and peer-led recovery services.
- Virtual Mental Health Programming Peer-Led Mental Health Support GroupsOffers virtual mental health groups, classes, and events accessible through a monthly calendar and Zoom registration, enabling remote participation in therapeutic and educational activities.
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how they think
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- Accessible Virtual and Telehealth Service Delivery virtual_service_deliveryCOPA Health leverages digital platforms and telehealth to deliver accessible virtual mental health programming and routine care remotely, promoting early intervention and allowing members to access services from home.
- Accessible Virtual and Telehealth Services virtual_service_deliveryCOPA Health delivers accessible mental health programming and routine care through virtual platforms and telehealth, utilizing digital calendars, Zoom, and video connections to provide services remotely and promote early intervention and privacy.
- Chronic Disease Self-Management chronic_disease_self_managementCOPA Health utilizes certified health coaches trained in Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management to deliver wellness interventions, empowering individuals to manage their chronic conditions effectively.
- Community-Based and Preventive Mental Health Outreach public_figure_advocacyUses time-bound campaigns, public figure advocacy, and accessible online tools to promote mental health awareness, early intervention, and resilience at scale.
- Comprehensive Community-Based Service Network comprehensive community-based careDelivers a broad array of educational, therapeutic, and social services across Arizona to improve well-being and access for diverse populations.
- Evidence-Based Practice evidence_based_practiceCOPA Health employs evidence-based practices in the delivery of behavioral and integrated health services to ensure effective interventions and positive outcomes for individuals.
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation evidence_based_practiceCOPA Health employs evidence-based practices in the delivery of behavioral and integrated health services, including chronic disease self-management and supported employment, to ensure effective interventions and positive outcomes.
- Evidence-Based and Values-Driven Service Delivery evidence-based practiceGrounds all services in evidence-based practices and core organizational values to ensure effective, ethical, and person-first care.
- Holistic Health Support holistic_health_supportCOPA Health combines clinical care with nutrition and wellness programming, including on-site snack shops, to support the holistic health of individuals.
- Holistic and Wellness-Focused Health Support chronic disease self-managementEnhances clinical care with wellness programming, including chronic disease self-management and nutrition, to support long-term health and resilience.
- In-Home and Individually Designed Living Support in_home_supportCOPA Health provides in-home support services and individually designed living arrangements to enable individuals to remain in their own homes, offering personalized assistance with daily living and habilitation while allowing individuals to manage their housing costs.
- Integrated Affordable Housing integrated_housingCOPA Health develops multi-use affordable housing projects that integrate supportive housing for individuals with behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities with general low-income housing, promoting stability and community inclusion.
- Integrated Care Model integrated_care_modelCOPA Health combines clinical support with wrap-around supportive services, co-locating primary care, behavioral health, and wellness services in an integrated health home model to provide comprehensive, whole-person care for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions.
- Integrated Care and Health Home Model integrated_careCombines behavioral health, primary care, and supportive services through co-located clinics and whole-person care teams to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care for individuals with complex health needs.
- Integrated Health Home Model integrated_health_homeCOPA Health co-locates primary care, behavioral health, and wellness services within a single setting, utilizing whole-person care teams to coordinate comprehensive health services and support holistic well-being, including nutrition and wellness programming.
- Integrated Supportive Housing Development integrated_housingDevelops mixed-use affordable housing that integrates supportive housing for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health conditions with general low-income housing to promote inclusion and stability.
- Integrated and Supportive Housing Development integrated_housingCOPA Health develops multi-use affordable housing projects that integrate supportive housing for individuals with behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities with general low-income housing, providing stable living arrangements.
- Person-Centered Care and Community Integration person-centered careEmpowers individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges through personalized services that prioritize individual strengths, preferences, and goals, supporting self-sufficiency and community living.
- Person-Centered Care and Support person_centered_careCOPA Health uses a person-centered approach to meet individuals where they are, supporting their progress toward personal goals and self-sufficiency through personalized services that consider individual strengths, preferences, and daily living needs.
- Public Awareness and Engagement through Storytelling story_based_engagementCOPA Health uses public figures and personal storytelling in time-bound campaigns to promote mental health awareness, convey messages of connection and resilience, and encourage help-seeking behavior and emotional healing.
- Public Awareness and Story-Based Engagement public_awarenessCOPA Health uses time-bound public healing campaigns, public figures, and personal storytelling to deliver mental health support, promote awareness, convey messages of connection and resilience, and encourage help-seeking behavior.
- Supported Employment and Community Integration supported_employmentCOPA Health uses supported employment, an evidence-based practice, to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain competitive jobs, improving employment outcomes, income, and mental health self-management, and provides job training through community enclaves to foster skill development and community integration.
- Supported Employment and Economic Integration supported_employmentUses evidence-based supported employment and community enclaves to help individuals with disabilities secure and maintain competitive jobs, promoting economic independence and social integration.
- Supported Employment for Community Integration supported_employmentCOPA Health utilizes supported employment, an evidence-based practice, to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain competitive jobs, fostering economic independence, social integration, and improved mental health self-management through community-based opportunities and job training.
- Virtual and Telehealth Service Delivery virtual_service_deliveryExpands access to mental health and routine care through digital platforms, including Zoom and online screening, enabling remote, flexible, and private service delivery.
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what they call their work
Case Management
Offers system navigation and advocacy to help members access services and achieve personal goals
Community Enclaves
Supervised work teams performing real-world services such as food service, janitorial, manufacturing, and concessions at client sites; provides job training and experience for members
Employment Related Services (ERS)
Provides career planning, pre-employment training, computer training, document imaging, and job placement for individuals with disabilities
Family Support Program
Support for families and caregivers of individuals with mental health challenges, acting as a bridge between family and care team
Health and Wellness Services
Certified health coaching in fitness, nutrition, and chronic disease management through classes in cooking, yoga, walking groups, and more
La Victoria Commons
104-unit affordable supportive housing community under development, offering one to three-bedroom units for individuals in recovery
Navigation Services at Paz De Cristo
On-site engagement and referral services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including court coordination and behavioral health assessments
Peer Support Program
Training and support from individuals with lived recovery experience in mental health, substance abuse, or trauma; offers ASIST-certified suicide intervention training
Psychiatry, Nursing and Medication Service
Outpatient psychiatric care including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and monitoring by Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners
Substance Abuse Recovery and Counseling Services (SPECTRUM)
Integrated treatment combining mental health and addiction recovery support for individuals and families
Supported Employment / Work First
Evidence-based program helping individuals with mental health challenges and disabilities find and maintain competitive employment with support from Employment Specialists
Telehealth Services
Virtual care delivery via Zoom for psychiatric, counseling, and primary care services, enabling remote access to treatment
The Beverly
36-unit affordable supportive housing project under development in Phoenix, featuring family-sized units and community amenities, opening in 2028
relationships · 26
who they work with
- Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) Government — Funding source authorizing In-Home Support Services units.
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosts Copa Health concession workers at sports and concert venues through community enclaves.
- Boeing Partner — Hosts a community enclave at the Apache Helicopter plant in Mesa where Copa Health members perform wire assembly services.
- City of Mesa Partner — Receives snack bar services at public libraries and meal preparation and delivery services for police departments through Copa Health enclaves.
- City of Tempe Partner — Collaborating with Copa Health on the development of La Victoria Commons, a multi-use housing project.
- Dallas Hickman Partner — Collaborates with COPA Health as a featured participant in the '31 Days of Healing' campaign.
- Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Funding source authorizing In-Home Support Services units.
- Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency that refers individuals to Copa Health ERS services.
- Jonathan Levin Partner — Mental health advocate and soccer player who participated in the 31 Days of Healing campaign to share tips on dealing with grief and loss.
- Leisure World Partner — Partners with Copa Health to manage the Rendezvous Cafe and provide golf cart cleaning services through a community enclave.
- Mental Health America Arizona Partner — Collaborates to offer free, private mental health assessments available online.
- Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Government — Regional Behavioral Health Authority that refers individuals to Copa Health ERS services.
- Mesa Public Schools Partner — Receives gum removal services from Copa Health community enclaves.
- Mesa School District Partner — Partnered with Marc Community Resources to create the Marc School for children with developmental disabilities.
- Mesa United Way Partner — Engages leadership in promoting mental health awareness and encouraging outreach to individuals in need.
- Newtown Partner — Collaborating with Copa Health on the development of La Victoria Commons, a multi-use housing project.
- Partners In Recovery Partner — Joined forces with Marc Community Resources to form Copa Health, combining behavioral health and supportive services.
- Paz De Cristo Partner — ERS Navigators provide on-site services and engage individuals for employment and behavioral health referrals.
- Phyllis Donoho Partner — Program Manager of Copa Health’s Employment Related Services and foster caregiver for Dean Gates during his childhood.
- Rehabilitation Services Administration Government — State vocational rehabilitation agency that refers individuals to Copa Health ERS services.
- Social Spin Laundromat Partner — Receives laundry services from Copa Health community enclaves.
- United Healthcare Funder — Funding source authorizing In-Home Support Services units.
- WM Grace Properties Partner — Receives janitorial services from Copa Health community enclaves.
- Zero Reasons Partner — Collaborates with the band to share messages of support and healing.
- community primary care physicians Partner — Coordinates care with community primary care physicians and specialists.
- pharmacies Partner — Collaborates with pharmacies to expedite medication access and integrate care.