For more information, or to contact Jody Chang, call 639-6487. Sedona Medical Center receives grants Sedona Medical Center's two Greater Sedona Community Foundation grants have provided funds to study Sedona's medically uninsured situation and to assess the mental health needs in the area. With this study, SMC hopes to identify a sustainable plan for providing healthcare to uninsured residents. SMC is working in conjunction with other providers, including the Yavapai County Health Department. The mental health study indicates a significant need for additional mental health services, especially for the uninsured.
Estimates show all of Yavapai County is underserved in mental health services.
The county has the highest elderly suicide rate in the state. YCHD is taking a lead role in developing strategies to help provide mental health services. They have submitted a proposal to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Local Initiative Funding Partners program.