Mental and Social Wellness
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in Maricopa County, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 1.800.631.1314 or 602.222.9444, or the Warm Line for peer support at 602.347.1100. Outside Maricopa County, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
Take the First Step in Getting Mental Health Care
Our Mental Health staff is proud to offer services and support specifically tailored to persons of color, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV. As a family practice, we can provide counseling services to people of any age. Children and adolescents are welcome!
Mental Health Services
Our Mental Health department includes licensed therapists who offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling designed to provide you with support, help, and encouragement.
List of general and specialized mental health services at the Southwest Center:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Care Matrix Curriculum
Smart Recovery
Individual Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Couples & Family Counseling
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
We are sorry to inform you that all our therapists currently have a waitlist for new clients. Nevertheless, you can still join our waitlist by calling us at 602.307.5330. We appreciate your interest in using our mental health counseling services. Learn more about our mental health providers here!
Personalized Mental Health Care
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are available to assess, diagnose, and create a customized treatment plan just for you.
All are welcome to make an appointment! Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are accepting new patients. Request an appointment online or call our friendly front desk staff at 602.307.5330 to schedule your visit.
"IT FEELS GOOD TO COME HERE . . . I DON’T FEEL JUDGED, AND I FEEL SAFE HERE.”
-Testimonial from a Mental Health client
Empowerment and Support Groups
We host empowerment and support groups that focus on building resilience, self-advocacy, and personal growth. We provide a safe space for everyone, including persons of color, people living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. These groups include:
Internship Opportunities
Interested in an internship opportunity? We are accepting graduate MSW, Psychology, and Counseling students! Please send your resume and practicum director contact information to therapistintern@swcenter.org.
We take a compassionate, holistic approach to our prevention, care, and support services. Learn more about what we can do for you!