501 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-712-9200

EG Institute

Eric Gilbertson Advocacy Institute
for Behavioral Health

PDF: 2023 EGAI Application
Word: 2023 EGAI Application 

ARIZONA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CORPORATION IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 ERIC GILBERTSON ADVOCACY INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

WHAT:      Six full days of advocacy training and a comprehensive overview of the AZ behavioral health system for adults and children

WHY:        Because you can make a difference!  Learn to better navigate the behavioral health system and obtain hands on skills for self-advocacy and systems change!

WHERE:   Recovery Empowerment Network (REN), 212 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Applicants living outside of Maricopa/Pinal County may want to consider joining as a group from one location via Zoom.

WHEN:      Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

September 9, 2023

September 23, 2023

October 7, 2023

October 21, 2023

November 4, 2023

November 18, 2023

Completed applications are due by Friday, August 18th and can be e-mailed to JodiH@azabc.org or mailed to ABC, 501 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

Note: There is a $100 program fee for those accepted into the course.

Fall is flu and cold season, as well as there being a continued risk of COVID spread.  To promote public health, we request that you stay home and attend via Zoom if you are ill.  We will still be promoting physical distancing.  Some people may prefer to wear a mask for additional health safety.

ABC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status in the selection of participants.


Eric Gilbertson Advocacy Institute Class Fee
$100.00

Printed Binder

Purchase a printed binder of EGAI materials in addition to digital copies (optional). Copies will be provided per class.

$25.00