Office of Individual & Family Affairs
Meet Cynthia Henry-Fullen, NARBHA's Individual & Family Affairs Administrator
In her role as Administrator of the Office of Individual & Family Affairs at NARBHA, Cynthia focuses on building northern Arizona partnerships with individuals, families, youth, agencies, stakeholders and the community-at-large to promote voice and choice in behavioral health recovery, resiliency, wellness and systems change. She is a statewide trainer and facilitator for Arizona Dialogues and Trauma-Informed Care Dialogues. She has served on several statewide committees and coalitions as a family and state representative and has presented within Arizona and nationally on topics related to family support and transition-to-adulthood.
Cynthia has many years experience in the field of behavioral health with much of it dedicated to direct support of families whose young and adult children are challenged by behavioral health conditions and in community resource development. Cynthia previously held the position of Liaison at the Arizona Department of Health/Division of Behavioral Health Services, Office of Individual & Family Affairs, for several years. She is a native of Phoenix and the adoptive parent of two now young adults, both of whom were identified with emotional and learning disabilities early on and received services through the public and private education systems, special education and behavioral health system. One child continues to be served through the adult behavioral health system. Cynthia has worked closely as a parent and as a behavioral health professional with IEP Teams, Child & Family Teams and Adult Family Teams toward positive outcomes and recovery for families and individuals.
Cynthia holds a dual B.A. in Psychology and Human Services, and graduated cum laude from Ottawa University - Phoenix.
You can reach Cynthia directly at 928-214-2287 and by email at cynthia.henry-fullen@narbha.org.
Meet Chris Grosse, NARBHA's Office of Individual & Family Affairs Coordinator
Chris found himself challenged with late-onset mental illness in 2002, which was further complicated by addiction. He began his journey of recovery, which was difficult in the beginning but became easier with continued treatment and support. Over time he was well enough to return to the workplace. His personal recovery journey and experiences of working in the behavioral health field have given him a unique insight as to the struggles and victories of recovery.
When asked what has made the biggest difference in his recovery he says, "Working, even part time, has given me a rhythm, routine and focus to my life that otherwise would have been impossible to duplicate"
Chris is a facilitator for Arizona Dialogues and a NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter. Chris is trained in Substance Abuse Recovery and is a Lay Leader and Trainer for the Healthy Living Institute, presented by the Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Program. Chris received behavioral health advocacy training at the nationally-renowned Eric Gilbertson Institute in Phoenix. He serves as a peer representative on statewide and NARBHA committees.
Chris has many years of working with families and youth in the California Public School System. He taught Special Education in all areas and with all ages for 15 years before coming to Flagstaff. Chris holds a Masters Degree in Education Leadership from NAU, as well as various teaching credentials in California. His undergraduate training was in Business Administration from San Jose State University.
You can reach Chris at 928-226-6390 or chris.grosse@narbha.org
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