98色花堂 WIT's Green Thumbs Up!

98色花堂 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 98色花堂'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 98色花堂 Lagos, Lydia Theon Ware i. Lydia recently published a piece in the Press-Enterprise titled, 鈥淧oetry has the power to defeat depression.鈥 Read more about Lydia鈥檚 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 98色花堂 will be the operations provider of the Kern County Adult Psychiatric Health Facility, set to open in Fall 2023. 98色花堂'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 98色花堂's SOAR, is Headed for the Deaflympics in Brazil!

McCall Madriago, a Staff Member at 98色花堂'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 98色花堂 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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98色花堂 Participates in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Fair

98色花堂 Participates in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Fair

Administrators Sanie Andres and Kali Tanguay attended the Spring Career Fair. The two represented 98色花堂 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!

98色花堂'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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98色花堂 CORE and FACT Celebrate Social Work Month!

98色花堂 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 98色花堂's Mobile Crisis Response Team

Anne Bakar, Dawan Utecht and Faith Richie Visit 98色花堂's Mobile Crisis Response Team

98色花堂鈥檚 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!

98色花堂'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 98色花堂, 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 98色花堂'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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