Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app WIT's Green Thumbs Up!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app WIT's Green Thumbs Up!

When it comes to giving back to the community, few things are as rewarding as starting a garden. For the staff and members at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's WIT program, that has meant getting their hands dirty in the box gardens they started. Sean O'Malley and Naida Hennessey, two case managers at the program, helped get these gardens going - and they've been a huge success!

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The Writer Within: Meet Lagos Peer Recovery Coach and poet, Lydia Theon Ware i

The Writer Within: Meet Lagos Peer Recovery Coach and poet, Lydia Theon Ware i

To kick off Mental Health Month, we are thrilled to highlight the writing of a Peer Recovery Coach at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app Lagos, Lydia Theon Ware i. Lydia recently published a piece in the Press-Enterprise titled, “Poetry has the power to defeat depression.†Read more about Lydia’s writing pursuits inside this post!

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The Start of Kern County Adult Psychiatric Health Facility!

The Start of Kern County Adult Psychiatric Health Facility!

We are excited to announce that Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app will be the operations provider of the Kern County Adult Psychiatric Health Facility, set to open in Fall 2023. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate Services, Cameron Coltharp has been advising on the design and construction of the facilities.

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McCall Madriago, a Staff Member at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's SOAR, is Headed for the Deaflympics in Brazil!

McCall Madriago, a Staff Member at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's SOAR, is Headed for the Deaflympics in Brazil!

The Deaflympics is an international sporting event for deaf athletes that has a long and storied history dating back to 1924. McCall Madriago, a Personal Service Coordinator at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app SOAR, is headed to Brazil next month to represent the USA at the Deaflympics. We are so proud of McCall and all the hard work she has put in over the years to accomplish this!

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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app Participates in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Fair

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app Participates in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Fair

Administrators Sanie Andres and Kali Tanguay attended the Spring Career Fair. The two represented Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app at the two-day event on April 13th and 14th. They did an outstanding job connecting with students and helping them explore their options.

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The Los Angeles Older Adults (LAOA) Team Celebrates Pi Day!

The Los Angeles Older Adults (LAOA) Team Celebrates Pi Day!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's Los Angeles Older Adults (LAOA) program in Norwalk, California, had a wonderful time celebrating Pi Day. The team couldn't help but take the opportunity to eat some pie to enjoy the festivities. The staff brought some pizza and dessert pies to fuel up while serving clients.

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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app CORE and FACT Celebrate Social Work Month!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app CORE and FACT Celebrate Social Work Month!

Social Work Month was initially introduced in 1963 by the National Association of Social Workers. It was formally recognized in 1984 by the United States government. This year's theme, chosen by the National Association of Social Workers, is The Time is Right for Social Work, to educate the public about social workers' fantastic work.

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Anne Bakar, Dawan Utecht and Faith Richie Visit Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's Mobile Crisis Response Team

Anne Bakar, Dawan Utecht and Faith Richie Visit Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's Mobile Crisis Response Team

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app’s Mobile Crisis Response Team graciously welcomed President and CEO, Anne Bakar. Along with her, were SVP & Chief Officer, Dawan Utecht and former SVP of Development, Faith Richie. The trio of women were thrilled to see the enthusiasm shared by the local community. They were able to see the program in action and got a wonderful overview of the impactful work being done.

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Anne Bakar and Dawan Utecht Are on the Move!

Anne Bakar and Dawan Utecht Are on the Move!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's Gladman Mental Health Rehabilitation Center and Heritage Psychiatric Staff welcomed CEO and President Anne Bakar and our new SVP & Chief Development Officer, Dawn Utecht. Anne and Dawan checked in with the program's leaders and staff. The pair toured the facilities and connected with both programs' staff members.

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Congratulations Ginger Goubeaux, King County E&T's New Administrator!

Congratulations Ginger Goubeaux, King County E&T's New Administrator!

Here at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app, we are always proud when an employee starts a new journey. We are thrilled to announce that Ginger Goubeaux, our much-valued Clinical Director, was promoted to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app's King County Evaluation and Treatment Center's new administrator. Her first day in her new role was February 22, 2022.

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Happy Anniversary Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app ARISE and EMPOWER!

Happy Anniversary Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app ARISE and EMPOWER!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app ARISE in Sacramento, CA, reached its first anniversary, while Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app’s EMPOWER comes to its second anniversary this past Friday. We want to recognize and celebrate the fantastic work these two programs have accomplished in their time of being open.

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