Ofelia Alvarez: 39 Years at Morton Bakar Center!

Ofelia Alvarez: 39 Years at Morton Bakar Center!

The treatment facility's staff is just as important as the facility itself. Housekeeping Supervisor Ofelia Alvarez has been working at Morton Bakar Center for 39 years and counting. She is one of the longest-serving staff members at É«ÖÐÉ« and one of the few remaining original employees at Morton Bakar Center.

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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 É«ÖÐÉ« will be the operations provider of the Kern County Adult Psychiatric Health Facility, set to open in Fall 2023. É«ÖÐÉ«'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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É«ÖÐÉ« CORE and FACT Celebrate Social Work Month!

É«ÖÐÉ« 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 É«ÖÐÉ«'s Mobile Crisis Response Team

Anne Bakar, Dawan Utecht and Faith Richie Visit É«ÖÐÉ«'s Mobile Crisis Response Team

°Õ±ð±ô±ð³¦²¹°ù±ð’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!

É«ÖÐÉ«'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 É«ÖÐÉ«, 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 É«ÖÐÉ«'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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