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TOUCHSTONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860223116 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P34Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.touchstonehs.org
revenue
$24.2M
expenses
$24.1M
net assets
$9.4M
employees
444
volunteers
6
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

REHABILITIATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. TOUCHSTONE PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DELIVER THE OPTIMAL CONTINUUM OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVICES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Touchstone Behavioral Health provides comprehensive behavioral health and wellness programs for children, adolescents, and families in Arizona. They offer a continuum of care including therapy, psychiatry, early childhood services, in-home assistance, respite care, and prevention initiatives. The organization focuses on trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to promote emotional regulation and healthy relationships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $1.82M
    BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC SERVICES (BAS): BAS CONSISTS OF OUR FAMILY-CENTERED AUTISM PROGRAM, AUTISM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, LANGUAGE & LEARNING CENTER, AND COMPLEX BEHAVIOR PROGRAM.FAMILY CENTERED AUTISM PROGRAM (FCAP):FCAP PROVIDES INTEGRATED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO ARE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. WE UTILIZE EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS SUCH AS APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA), POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT (PBS) AND PIVOTAL RESPONSE THERAPY TO ASSIST THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO IMPROVE BEHAVIOR AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING. ALONG WITH THE TRADITIONAL BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS WE UTILIZE A FAMILY CENTERED, FAMILY FOCUSED AND FAMILY DRIVEN APPROACH (CONT'D ON SCH O)AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT. THIS INCLUDES SIBLING GROUPS, PARENTING TRAINING, PLAYGROUND PARTNERS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. FCAP UTILIZES A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH THAT MAY INCLUDE THERAPISTS, CASE MANAGERS, INTERVENTIONISTS AND PHYSICIANS. THEY WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHILD AND FAMILY TEAM (CFT) TO INDIVIDUALIZE TREATMENT. MANY OF THE CLINICIANS ARE SPANISH SPEAKING. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IF NECESSARY.THE AUTISM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (ACE) IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCY CARE PLAN AND MERCY MARICOPA. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) HAVE A SINGLE FACILITY FOR MEETING BOTH THEIR BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS. THROUGH THE AUTISM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, TOUCHSTONE PROVIDES A WHOLE-HEALTH APPROACH TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH OR ATRISK OF ASD.THE LANGUAGE & LEARNING CENTER (LLC) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY TO MEMBERS FROM 0-18 YEARS OF AGE. ABA THERAPY IS A CHILD-CENTERED, STRENGTHS-BASED TREATMENT PROVIDED BETWEEN 30-40 HOURS PER WEEK IN ORDER TO HELP MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT COORDINATED BY A BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA), A MEMBER'S STRENGTHS AND DEFICITS ARE IDENTIFIED ACROSS DEVELOPMENT DOMAINS. SKILLS TARGETED INCLUDE COMMUNICATED, PRE-ACADEMIC SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, SELF-CARE SKILLS, AND PLAY SKILLS. TREATMENT PLANS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED IN CENTER, HOME, OR COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THERAPY INCLUDES CAREGIVERS, AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, SIBLINGS TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTCOMES.THE COMPLEX BEHAVIOR (CB) PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE IN CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR THAT POSES AND IMMINENT RISK OF SERIOUS HARM TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
  2. #2 $1.54M
    EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS.FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT):FFT IS AN EVIDENCED-BASED FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOUTH FROM AGES 11 THROUGH 17 THAT HAVE BEHAVIORAL AND CONDUCT PROBLEMS. FFT ENGAGES THE FAMILY TO CHANGE THROUGH MULTIPLE INTERVENTIONS WHICH INCLUDES A RELATIONAL AND STRENGTH BASED FOCUS. THE COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL COMPONENT IS INTEGRATED INTO SYSTEMIC SKILL TRAINING IN FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, PARENTING AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS. SERVICE DELIVERY TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. SOME FFT THERAPISTS ARE SPANISH SPEAKING AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IF NECESSARY.MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST):MST IS AN INTENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN TREATING YOUTH WITH SERIOUS ACTING OUT BEHAVIORS FROM AGES 11 THROUGH 17. MST HELPS EMPOWER PARENTS WITH SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO INDEPENDENTLY ADDRESS THE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OF THE YOUTH. MST VIEWS INDIVIDUALS AS PART OF A COMPLEX NETWORK THAT INCLUDES THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. MST STRIVES TO PROMOTE BEHAVIOR CHANGE IN THE YOUTH'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT USING THE STRENGTHS OF EACH SYSTEM. SERVICE DELIVERY TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. SOME MST THERAPISTS ARE SPANISH SPEAKING AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IF NECESSARY.MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIORS (MST-PSB):MST-PSB IS CLINICALLY ADAPTED FROM THE MST MODEL TO ADDRESS YOUTH FROM AGES 10 THROUGH 17 WHO HAVE PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS. MST-PSB RELIES HEAVILY ON FAMILY THERAPY AS A MECHANISM OF CHANGE FOR THE YOUTH AND FAMILY AND DRAWS ON MODELS OF PARENT TRAINING, STRUCTURAL AND STRATEGIC FAMILY THERAPY, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND SOCIAL SKILLS BUILDING. ENSURING CLIENT, VICTIM AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IS THE PARAMOUNT MISSION OF THE MODEL. SERVICE DELIVERY TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. SOME MST-PSB THERAPISTS ARE SPANISH SPEAKING AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IF NECESSARY.
named programs · 14 · from sources

what they call their work

Building Resilient Futures Grant
Substance use prevention initiative delivering Botvin’s LifeSkills Training for youth, Active Parenting of Teens, and parent training programs, along with youth leadership and community initiatives in the West Valley.
CARE Coalition
Community-driven coalition uniting schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations to collaboratively address youth risk behaviors and promote adolescent well-being in the West Valley.
CARE Grant
Evidence-based youth programs including Teen Outreach Program (TOP) and Making Proud Choices, delivered across 17 zip codes in the West Valley to improve adolescent health outcomes.
Care Coordination
Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to develop comprehensive service plans, coordinate care across providers, and ensure family-centered, collaborative treatment planning.
Early Childhood Specialist (ECS) Services
Developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services for children from birth to age seven and their caregivers, delivered in home, school, clinic, or community settings with a focus on secure attachment and early intervention.
Family Therapy
Strengthening relationships and improving communication within families.
Group Therapy
Fostering connection and skill-building in a supportive environment, including Social Skills Groups, Art Therapy Groups, and LEGO® Social Skills Groups.
Individual Therapy
Personalized support for children, adolescents, and adults.
Making Proud Choices
An evidence-based program offered through the CARE Grant to improve adolescent health outcomes.
Psychiatric Specialty Services
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consultations provided by psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners for children, teens, and families.
Respite
Weekend daytime support program providing temporary relief for parents/guardians of children with behavioral health needs, ensuring children are engaged in safe and meaningful activities.
Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
An evidence-based program offered through the CARE Grant to improve adolescent health outcomes.
Therapy Services
Evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services including social skills groups, art therapy, and LEGO® Social Skills Groups to support emotional wellness.
Whatever It Takes (WIT)
Intensive in-home and community-based support program for children at risk of out-of-home placement or transitioning back from such placements, focusing on emotional and behavioral challenges using a positive behavior approach and skill-building.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Child and Family Team Coordination 5 activities
    • Child and Family Team Meetings
      Leads Child and Family Team meetings, conducts assessments, and develops individualized service plans for clients, involving the child, family, behavioral health representatives, and other important individuals identified by the family.
    • Child and Family Team Meetings
      Leads Child and Family Team meetings, which include the child, family, behavioral health representative, and other important individuals, to conduct assessments and develop individualized service plans for clients.
    • Child and Family Team Meetings
      Leads Child and Family Team meetings, conducts assessments, and develops individualized service plans for clients. These teams include the child, family, behavioral health representative, and individuals identified by the family as important in the child's life.
    • Child and Family Team Meetings
      Leads Child and Family Team meetings, conducts assessments, and develops individualized service plans for clients, ensuring the inclusion of the child, family, behavioral health representative, and other important individuals.
    • Child and Family Team Meetings and Service Planning
      Leads Child and Family Team meetings, conducts assessments, and develops individualized service plans for clients, involving the child, family, behavioral health representatives, and other important individuals.
  • Intensive Behavioral & Life Skills Training 5 activities
    • Direct Support and Skill-Building
      Provides hands-on support to individuals through daily living assistance, behavior plan implementation, family support, and skill-building for independence. This includes individualized skill-building services to help youth strengthen emotional regulation and social-emotional development.
    • In-Home and Community-Based Support
      Offers intensive in-home and community-based support for children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including daily living assistance, behavior plan implementation, family support, and skill-building for independence.
    • In-Home and Community-Based Support
      Offers intensive in-home and community-based support for children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including daily living assistance, behavior plan implementation, family support, and skill-building for independence.
    • In-Home and Community-Based Support
      Offers intensive in-home and community-based support for children and families, including daily living assistance, behavior plan implementation, family support, skill-building for independence, and respite care.
    • Intensive In-Home and Community-Based Support
      Provides intensive in-home and community-based support for children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including early childhood services and transitional age support. This includes the "Whatever It Takes" program and school partnerships to deliver services at home, in schools, and in the community.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 4 activities
    • Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
      Delivers trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including clinic, school, telehealth, community, and home. This includes specialized group therapy programs like social skills and art therapy.
    • Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
      Delivers trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including clinic, school, telehealth, community, and home. This includes specialized group therapy programs like social skills and art therapy.
    • Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
      Delivers trauma-informed care through individual, group, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including clinic, school, telehealth, community, and home. This includes specialized group therapy programs like social skills and art therapy.
    • Therapy Services
      Delivers trauma-informed care through individual, group, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in clinic, school, telehealth, community, and home settings. This includes specialized group therapy programs such as social skills groups, art therapy groups, and LEGO®-based social skills groups.
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 4 activities
    • Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management
      Provides evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and consultations for children, teens, and families, delivered through in-person and secure telehealth platforms.
    • Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management
      Provides evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, including diagnosis, medication management, and consultations for children, teens, and families. Services are delivered both in-person and via secure telehealth platforms.
    • Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management
      Provides evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, including diagnosis, medication management, and consultations for children, teens, and families. Services are delivered both in-person and via secure telehealth platforms.
    • Psychiatric Services
      Provides evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consultations for children, teens, and families as part of an integrated support system. Services are delivered through both in-person and secure telehealth platforms, with most appointments conducted via telehealth.
  • Youth Resilience & Substance Use Prevention Education 4 activities
    • Youth Leadership and Advocacy
      Operates a Youth Leadership Council that enables youth to lead public awareness campaigns and peer-led prevention initiatives.
    • Youth Leadership and Peer-Led Prevention
      Operates a Youth Leadership Council that empowers youth to lead public awareness campaigns and peer-led prevention initiatives.
    • Youth Leadership and Prevention Initiatives
      Operates a Youth Leadership Council that empowers youth to lead public awareness campaigns and peer-led prevention initiatives.
    • Youth Leadership and Prevention Initiatives
      Operates a Youth Leadership Council that empowers youth to lead public awareness campaigns and peer-led prevention initiatives, promoting mental health awareness and youth wellness.
  • Professional Education for Special Needs Family Support 3 activities
    • Caregiver and Educator Training
      Provides coaching and training for caregivers, educators, and school staff to reinforce therapeutic techniques across home and school environments.
    • Caregiver and Educator Training
      Provides coaching and training for caregivers, educators, and school staff to reinforce therapeutic techniques across home and school environments, promoting mental health awareness and youth wellness.
    • Caregiver and Educator Training
      Provides coaching and training for caregivers, educators, and school staff to reinforce therapeutic techniques and support coordinated care across home and school environments.
  • Youth Mental Health Education & Training 2 activities
    • Mental Health Awareness and Training
      Conducts trainings, workshops, and resource distribution to promote mental health awareness and youth wellness. This also includes coaching and training for caregivers, educators, and school staff to reinforce therapeutic techniques.
    • Mental Health Awareness and Youth Wellness Training
      Conducts trainings, workshops, and distributes resources to promote mental health awareness and youth wellness, including coaching for caregivers, educators, and school staff to reinforce therapeutic techniques.
  • Uncategorized 15 activities
    • Adolescent Health and Wellness Programs
      Operates adolescent health initiatives, including the "Whatever It Takes" program and school partnerships, and implements evidence-based programs like the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) and Making Proud Choices across 17 zip codes in the West Valley region of Arizona, supported by a five-year CARE Grant.
    • Adolescent Health and Wellness Programs
      Implements evidence-based programs such as the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) and Making Proud Choices for adolescent health across 17 zip codes in the West Valley region of Arizona, supported by a five-year CARE Grant.
    • Adolescent Health and Wellness Programs
      Implements evidence-based programs such as the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) and Making Proud Choices for adolescent health across 17 zip codes in the West Valley region of Arizona, supported by a five-year CARE Grant.
    • Behavioral Health Service Enrollment and Coordination
      Provides an enrollment process for children, adolescents, and young adults (18+) to access behavioral health services, including intake appointments and navigation support for families to coordinate services and address barriers to care.
    • Behavioral Health Service Enrollment and Coordination
      Provides an enrollment process for children, adolescents, and young adults (18+) to access behavioral health services, including intake appointments and navigation support for families to coordinate services and address barriers to care.
    • Behavioral Health Service Enrollment and Coordination
      Provides an enrollment process for children, adolescents, and young adults (18+) to access behavioral health services, including a phone-based referral system and online enrollment form with follow-up within 1-2 business days. The organization also helps families navigate behavioral health systems, coordinates services, and addresses barriers to care.
    • Early Childhood Developmental Services
      Provides developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to children from birth through age seven and their caregivers in multiple settings, including early childhood services.
    • Early Childhood Developmental Services
      Provides developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to children from birth through age seven and their caregivers in multiple settings, focusing on skill-building for emotional regulation and social-emotional development.
    • Early Childhood Developmental Services
      Provides developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to children from birth through age seven and their caregivers in multiple settings.
    • Respite Care
      Provides weekend daytime respite support for families of members, offering caregivers a break while supporting children in safe and meaningful activities.
    • Respite Care Services
      Provides weekend daytime respite support for families of members, offering caregivers a break while supporting children in safe and meaningful activities.
    • Respite Care Services
      Provides weekend daytime respite support for families of members, offering caregivers a break while supporting children in safe and meaningful activities.
    • Youth Prevention and Wellness Programs
      Implements evidence-based programs for adolescent health and youth substance use prevention, such as the Teen Outreach Program (TOP), Making Proud Choices, Botvin’s LifeSkills Training, and Active Parenting of Teens. These programs are supported by grants and delivered across 17 zip codes in the West Valley region of Arizona.
    • Youth Substance Use Prevention Programs
      Implements evidence-based programs like Botvin’s LifeSkills Training and Active Parenting of Teens to prevent and address early signs of youth substance use in the West Valley, supported by the Building Resilient Futures Grant.
    • Youth Substance Use Prevention Programs
      Implements evidence-based programs like Botvin’s LifeSkills Training and Active Parenting of Teens to prevent and address early signs of youth substance use in the West Valley, supported by the Building Resilient Futures Grant.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$24.19M
Contributions & grants$7.06M29%
Program service revenue$17.04M70%
Investment income$94K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24.12M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.62M
Cash$3.36M
Investments$4.79M
Liabilities$3.21M
Net assets$9.41M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWIN PEREZ PSYCHIATRIST 40 $381K
DERRICK HINES MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40 $370K
AMINIAN HOUSHANG PSYCHIATRIST 40 $188K
CRAIG THOMAS COO (THRU 6/2022) 40 $185K
EDDY BROADWAY CEO/BOARD MEMBER 40 $173K
LANCE MONAHAN CFO (THRU 12/2021) 40 $155K
NGOZI FACEY PSYCHIATRIC NP 40 $150K
DAVID NELSON DIRECTOR OF IT 40 $122K
board members · 7
  • DION D FOREMAN — BOARD CHAIR
  • GAY ANN WILLIAMS — BOARD VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY
  • HUGO M FRANCO JD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN R 'JAY' BENN MBA — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHRYN L BUSBY JD — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL G PERRAULT JD PHD — BOARD MEMBER
  • SEBASTIAN JOSHUA DIMOND — BOARD TREASURER
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • ACA Government — Complies with ACA reporting requirements, including distribution of Form 1095-C.
  • AHCCCS Government — Provides services to members of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
  • Agua Fria Union High School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Alhambra Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Government — Includes agents from the Arizona Department of Child Safety in Child and Family Teams as needed.
  • Arizona’s Parent Commission Funder — Funder of the Building Resilient Futures Grant administered through the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.
  • Buckeye Union High School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • CARE Coalition Partner — Community coalition led by Touchstone Health Services that unites schools, healthcare providers, youth-serving organizations, and local governments to support youth well-being in the West Valley.
  • Cartwright Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Child and Family Team Partner — Collaborates with the Child and Family Team to achieve sustainable outcomes for children and families.
  • Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Includes agents from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in Child and Family Teams as needed.
  • Glendale Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family Funder — Funder of the three-year Building Resilient Futures Grant through Arizona’s Parent Commission.
  • Laveen Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Litchfield Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Office of Population Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Funder — Funder of the five-year CARE Grant awarded to Touchstone Health Services in 2023.
  • Roosevelt Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Saddle Mountain Unified School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Tolleson Union High School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • Washington Elementary School District Partner — School district partner for behavioral health services and youth wellness initiatives.
  • community organizations Partner — Receives referrals from community organizations for therapy services.
  • community partner Partner — Collaborates with community partners to submit referrals for services.
  • healthcare providers Partner — Receives referrals from healthcare providers for therapy services.
  • school Partner — Works with school representatives to refer individuals to services.
  • schools Partner — Receives referrals from schools for therapy services.