Arizona SB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to Also Oversee Massage Therapy

Jun 26, 2025

Mental Health in Arizona is Under ThreatSB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to also oversee massage therapy — a completely unrelated profession.

This unprecedented move could:

  • Delay mental health licensure
  • Jeopardize AZ’s participation in the Social Work & Counseling Compacts
  • Hurt access to care for communities in need

No other state has done this. Arizona shouldn’t be the first.

Tell legislators: Oppose SB 1656. Protect behavioral health: https://mailchi.mp/77c95fcc791d/upcoming-nasw-events-5755816

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