“Dear Evan Hansen” Mental Health Resources
Crisis Support/Hotlines
This page provides a collection of mental health resources for individuals who may be seeking support for themselves or for someone they care about. Whether you are looking for crisis assistance, counseling services, educational information, or community-based support, these resources are intended to help connect people with appropriate professional care and guidance.
Download a pdf of these resources here.
Call or text 988
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Dedicated Youth & Teen Resources
- A specialized Arizona-specific crisis hotline staffed by trained teen peer counselors (supervised by clinicians)
- Call/Text: 602-248-8336 (Maricopa County) or 800-248-8336 (Statewide)
- Note: Phone lines are open 24/7; peer-to-peer text and counseling are available daily from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- National 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services specifically for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
- Call: 866-488-7386 | Text: START to 678-678
Adult & General Crisis Resources
Arizona’s Crisis System (AHCCCS)
- Arizona provides 24/7/365 regional crisis lines and mobile crisis teams that dispatch behavioral health professionals directly to individuals in need. They serve all residents regardless of insurance:
- Maricopa County (Mercy Care): 602-222-9444 or 800-631-1314
Solari Crisis & Human Services
- Operates the statewide crisis line and a dedicated Peer Support Warmline for adults who need to talk to someone with lived mental health experience but are not in an immediate life-threatening crisis.
- Warmline and Crisis line operate 24/7/365.
- Warmline: 602-347-1100
- Crisis: 1-884-534-HOPE
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS
Community Behavioral Health Centers offer counseling, psychiatric assessments, case management, groups and other social supports, allowing for more wrap-around services in one location.
Trauma Informed Social Services, Arts Programming, and Community Based Supports
OneNTen serves LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, ages 11-24, by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self-expression, self-acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices.
Rising Youth Theatre is a youth leadership organization working at the intersection of art and social justice.
With a mission to prevent trauma-related loss by substance overdose and suicide. Skye’s the Limit works to build resiliency and empowerment for youth, families, and communities through trauma-informed advocacy, education, peer support, and evidence-informed creative arts and nature-based intervention strategies.
Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition is a dedicated community-based organization committed to preventing suicide and promoting mental health – they provide essential resources and education to support individuals, families, and communities impacted by suicide.
Psychiatric Services
Counseling (Individuals, Families, Group):
- Use PsychologyToday.com to search for providers who meet your needs: including insurance, gender, and other preferences.
- Four Corners Counseling and Wellness
- The Rosemary Tree
- Arrowhead Family Systems
- Freedom Family Counseling
Disclaimer: The Phoenix Theatre Company and its employees are not healthcare professionals and do not provide medical, psychological, counseling, or mental health services. The information contained in this document is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individuals seeking assistance are encouraged to consult qualified healthcare providers or licensed mental health professionals recommended on this page for personalized support.
About Us
July 25th and August 1st Talkbacks
Join us after the matinee performances of Dear Evan Hansen on Saturday, July 25th or Saturday, August 1st for a free event presentation and conversation led by a panel of local mental health therapists and a local arts organization. This is a free event, and tickets are not required.
Through the generosity of the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, we are able to offer talkbacks to discuss the themes of mental health and suicide addressed in the show and to talk about resources available to anyone who may be struggling or have friends or family in need. This show can bring up emotions, and this event is meant to help facilitate conversations and discuss the role of community and connection in suicide prevention and overall health.
Please contact the Box Office at (602) 254-2151 or boxoffice@phoenixtheatre.com with any questions.
Meet Our Panelists
Caitlin Gizler
Strengthening Within Counseling & Consultation and Four Corners Counseling and Wellness
Caitlin Gizler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and health & wellness community consultant. Over her past 16 years of counseling, she has developed expertise working with children, couples, and families, specializing in helping families & relationships of all forms work toward healing. Caitlin believes deeply that all people deserve the right to feel safe and empowered – both within their communities and within themselves; and her passion for helping people feel accepted and capable is a cornerstone of her counseling & consultation practice. Caitlin manages 2 private practices locally in Phoenix, AZ: Strengthening Within Counseling & Consultation and Four Corners Counseling and Wellness.
Michael Piciucco
Arrowhead Family Systems
Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Trainer, Clinical Supervisor, and Affiliate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. He holds both a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a Master of Arts in Theology.
Liz Polen
Four Corners Counseling and Wellness
Liz Polen is a theatre artist turned counselor. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and works at Four Corners Counseling and Wellness and Wesley Community and Health Centers where she offers individual mental health counseling. She is a member of Playback Arizona and teaches playback theatre at a residential treatment center. She loves humans and connecting them to their worth and one another.
