Community Collective
Coming Together to Create a Healthier Arizona
The AZ Blue Foundation’s Community Collective series of webinars launched in August of 2022. More than 450 attendees – including grantees, community partners, and public health and community leaders – have gathered to learn, share, network, and rally support around crucial health issues in our state.
Our Next Community Collective Webinar
Fueling the Future: Supporting Pediatric Mental Health Providers
August 7, 2025
Join us when Dr. Saira Kalia, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona and director of the Arizona Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (APAL), shares the state of pediatric mental healthcare in Arizona and the assistance available from APAL for medical providers caring for children and adolescents.
Whether you are a provider or want to learn more about mental healthcare support resources for Arizona’s children, we hope you’ll join us on August 7 at 10 a.m.
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Disordered Eating Across Ages and Genders
Did you know that 9% of Arizonans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime? Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect people of all ages and genders—and they can have serious physical health consequences, including increased risk for heart conditions and electrolyte imbalances. Early support can make a life-changing difference.
Click below to access recordings from each year and start watching!
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Beyond Awareness: Embracing Acceptance and Empowerment for Individuals with Down Syndrome.
Explore empowerment of the Down syndrome community with Robin Lea-Amos, Executive Director, and Christel Baker, Board Member, with GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, a Down syndrome achievement center. We’ll consider “why awareness matters” and look at the impact of inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities, as well as the financial benefits of early and consistent therapies.