AHP Phoenix Brings Together Experts to Address Behavioral Health and Homelessness
March 27, 2025
PHOENIX — Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) hosted a successful event on March 27 at the company’s newest location in Phoenix, Arizona. This event brought together local experts, AHP thought leaders, and community advocates to discuss the intersection of behavioral health and homelessness. Titled “From Homelessness to Home Ownership: Bold Solutions and Housing for All,” this half-day session featured a variety of speakers and panel discussions that provided valuable insights on addressing the growing challenges of homelessness and the critical role behavioral health plays in long-term solutions, particularly in Arizona.
At AHP, we aim to boldly address the most complex challenges facing our communities, states, and nation. Public–private partnerships are a key engine behind this effort, blending the innovation and creativity of the private sector with the reach of public systems. Together, we are working to reshape behavioral health care systems to ensure critical support is not just available, but accessible and optimized to support long-term recovery and wellness.
—Jennifer Polen, AHP Chief Operating Officer
The event included presentations from
- Arizona Department of Housing Deputy Director Joan Serviss, on pathways to home ownership;
- Assistant City Manager of Tucson Elizabeth Morales, on affordable and low-income housing;
- AHP’s Nicky Stevens, on trauma-informed systems of care;
- AHP’s Matthew Moody and law enforcement/Crisis Intervention Team expert Sabrina Taylor, on effective entry into systems of care; and
- AHP’s Deb Werner, on bold national ideas in cross-sector collaborations in housing options.
Attendees had the opportunity to earn continuing education units from the National Association of Social Workers and NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, network with others in the industry, engage in transformative discussions, and enjoy a free lunch from a local food truck, with plenty of time to relax and connect with peers.
From left to right:
Sabrina Nansteel-Bunt, Senior Program Director; Valerie Everett, Director for Administrative Services; Patrick Gauthier, Vice President of Strategic Development; Jennifer Polen, Chief Operating Officer.
About Us
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) creates powerful solutions to improve health and human services systems. By partnering with the federal government, states, municipalities, healthcare systems, and nonprofits, we help people experiencing the greatest disadvantages lead full and productive lives. We are national leaders in training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, publishing, and dedicated consulting. On issues from workforce development to mental health, substance use disorders to housing and homelessness, we help our clients enhance behavioral health care through systems change. AHP was founded nearly 40 years ago to develop solutions for some of the biggest social infrastructure challenges across the nation. Our company has offices in metro Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Tampa. Find out more at www.ahpnet.com.
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