Integrated Behavioral Health & Counseling

At Chiricahua Community Health Centers (CCHCI), we care about your mental health just as much as your physical health. We offer counseling for individuals and families who are 6 years old and older. We can help you with many common issues, even if you haven't been officially diagnosed, such as:

Behavioral Issues
Conduct Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ADHD
ADD
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety

Integrated Behavioral and Medication Assisted Treatment

At Chiricahua, we have a program called Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH). It helps our medical and behavioral health providers work together to support patients in managing their medical conditions. IBH providers give practical advice to improve overall health, both physically and mentally. This service is included during medical visits at no extra cost.

We also offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to help those struggling with drug dependency or chronic pain. MAT includes counseling and Buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment.

MAT Program

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Integrated Behavioral Health & Counseling staff

Sherri Arenas, MS, LPC, BHP
Licensed Professional Counselor

Sherri Arenas, MS, LPC, BHP

Licensed Professional Counselor

Behavioral Health Department

I work at CCHCI because of the strong mission statement that promotes positive change in people’s lives. “Health Care for all” is not just treating a person’s medical needs. To me is about promoting wellness for the whole person that includes the physical, mental, social, and environmental needs of the our members. I strive to work as a team member in providing solution focused, person centered and evidence based mental health services for our members to promote a stronger healthier individual.

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Paula Bird, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Paula Bird, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Behavioral Health Department

I believe in the mission of CCCHI because I think healthcare is a basic right. When there is good healthcare available, it helps build communities.

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Glenn D. Tanita, DMH
Clinical Psychologist

Glenn D. Tanita, DMH

Clinical Psychologist

Behavioral Health Department

Health for all means breaking down barriers to quality behavioral health services for everyone. I am excited to bring my experience as a psychologist to compassionately treat individuals at CCHCI.

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Chelsey Housley, RD
Registered Dietitian

Chelsey Housley, RD

Registered Dietitian

Dietetics Department

I believe that nutrition is such a unique aspect of an individual's overall health and I am very excited to be a part of the team and have the opportunity to provide individualized nutrition care to the Cochise County Community.

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Kerstin Hurley, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

Kerstin Hurley, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Integrated Behavioral Health Department

I was drawn to work for the CCHCI by the enthusiasm of the staff to provide good care for their patients and community overall. They don’t just talk about good care, they provide it, to all people, and treat every patient as a valued person, regardless of why and how they present.

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Scott Lacy, LAC Counselor
LAC Counselor

Scott Lacy, LAC Counselor

LAC Counselor

Behavioral Health Department

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Kirsten Mellott, MDA, RD
Registered Dietitian

Kirsten Mellott, MDA, RD

Registered Dietitian

Coming Soon

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Paulina Moreno, PSM, RDN
Registered Dietitian

Paulina Moreno, PSM, RDN

Registered Dietitian

Dietetics

I believe that every individual has a fundamental human right to access comprehensive and equitable healthcare. We all share a common origin and inherent dignity, which entitles us to the care and support necessary for our well-being, regardless of our background or circumstances.

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Christine O’Toole, LCSW, EMDR Certified accepted
Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC)

Christine O’Toole, LCSW, EMDR Certified accepted

Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC)

Trauma

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua “Health for All” because all human beings are deserving of good health. I love that Chiricahua strives to provide the very best healthcare for every individual they serve.

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Pamela Oliphant, RDN
Registered Dietitian

Pamela Oliphant, RDN

Registered Dietitian

Dietetics Department

I'm excited to be working with the employees of CCHCI in providing excellent healthcare for all in Cochise County.

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Ange-Marie Pompee-Synsmir, PhD, MSN,APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ange-Marie Pompee-Synsmir, PhD, MSN,APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health

Coming soon

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Ana Rebecca Toothman, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Ana Rebecca Toothman, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Integrative Systems Therapy

For the past 30 years of my serving as a counselor in various capacities, at diverse locations/ institutions and organizations, Chiricahua Community Health Centers is where, I believe that we can make, “Health for All” a reality for our community. “Health for all,” is about offering hope and healing to everyone who is willing to receive it, and I am proud to say that here at Chiricahua, we are believing, practicing, and putting all our effort towards that very goal. I have seen firsthand that there is a culture of compassion cultivating an awareness of genuine care, because this has been a longstanding cry of my heart for many years, to finally work in an environment where we can acknowledge and treat all our members in the community, as valuable human beings, worthy of life, health, and prosperity. It is an undeniable foundational principle based on scientific knowledge that confirms we are all humans connected in a magnificent way and integral parts in the success of our own existence.

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Jonathan Rutherford, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive Psychiatric Program Manager, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jonathan Rutherford, PMHNP-BC

Comprehensive Psychiatric Program Manager, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health Department

This organization was founded on the principle of bringing quality health care to even the most needy and vulnerable. While anyone can experience behavioral health difficulties, it is especially prevalent among those with the least access to essential resources. I love that Chiricahua can help bring these essential services to those who need it most.

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Courtney Schinner, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Courtney Schinner, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Dietetics Department

I am lucky to have found an organization that hold similar beliefs about health for all and building healthy communities. I hope to bring more community nutrition to Cochise County in the coming years!

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Baron Staggs, MS, LAC
Counselor, BH (Non-Licensed)

Baron Staggs, MS, LAC

Counselor, BH (Non-Licensed)

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Anxiety, Depression

Mental health is still very stigmatized in our nation. I believe Chiricahua’s mission “Health for All” is about dismantling boundaries that keep the people of Cochise County from receiving quality mental health care.

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Tamika Sullivan, MSW LCSW
Director of Behavioral Health

Tamika Sullivan, MSW LCSW

Director of Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Department

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua because it states very clearly “health care of all” and mental health care is such an important part of one’s overall health and wellbeing. Being able to assist Chiricahua with providing quality mental health care to all of our patients means being able to help change the overall wellbeing of all Cochise County one patient, one family and one community at a time. I look forward to bringing mental health care to all for many years to come.

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Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health

Everyone has a different, personal definition of “health.” Whatever that definition may be, I believe that all of us deserve choices when it comes to our physical and mental health, as well as someone who we trust to help us navigate those choices. I work each day to offer those choices and that trust to our patients as part of Chiricahua’s mission of “Health for All.”

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Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry

In order for an individual to have an opportunity to live their best life, attending to their whole person health is crucial. All individuals, from all walks of life should have the opportunity to access comprehensive healthcare. Whole person health is readily embraced and practiced by CCHCI from the ground up, in every department

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Locations

Benson

Benson Family Health Center

335 S. Ocotillo Ave, Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-4040