This Year SSWAAZ is partnering with the Arizona Department of Education Project AWARE team  to recognize Arizona’s  Mental Health Champions.  These School Sites and Districts are proactively addressing student mental health by  providing comprehensive supports for students that address mental wellness including prevention, early intervention, and partnerships with community behavioral health providers. Arizona Mental Health Champions will be recognized at the Award Breakfast at the 2025 Annual Conference.

For more information about the Mental Health Champion Award and application visit the Arizona Dept of Education website