THE LOOP A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 2023
ISSUE 123
VOLUME 11
WestCare Family, Welcome to WestCare California’s monthly newsletter, The Loop! As the fall season arrives, it brings along a rich tapestry of annual events that we are delighted to participate in. From Recovery Happens at the State Capitol, Central Valley Veterans’ Stand Down and Women Veterans Stand Up, to the Central California Women's Conference, and Community Partners 4 Recovery’s (CP4R) SoberStock XVIII, all the way to diverse volunteer and career fairs, this season marks a pivotal time for outreach. Whether you have recently joined our staff, engaged with our outreach teams at these remarkable events, or are just discovering our organization, this fall holds great significance. With this in mind, we would like to take a moment to introduce you to WestCare California. As a behavioral health and human services entity, we operate across more than 38 of California’s 58 counties, spanning areas such as Mental Health & Wellness, Treatment & Rehabilitation, Veterans Services, Criminal Justice, Housing Opportunities, and Education & Prevention. Our journey began in 1974 as The Third Floor, a 48-bed residential treatment facility in Fresno, CA. Over time, we became a part of the WestCare Foundation family, which now operates in 16 states, four U.S. territories, and two republics. Since our inception, our scope has evolved to encompass a diverse array of services. Today, we proudly offer over 50 programs across 25 facilities, spanning from San Diego up to Chico.
Over the past year, we added additional programming, including the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Hope & Wellness Program (SSG Fox), made possible through grant funding from the Veterans Administration (VA). Through this program, our San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) team provides assessments, case management, group meetings, life skills classes, family support, and connections to other community services for military personnel, Veterans, and their families in Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. Expanding our Treatment & Rehabilitation domain, we added a men’s recovery residence in Bakersfield, complementing the transitional housing needs of men who have completed long-term residential programs and are now enrolled in outpatient treatment. At the heart of our work lies the motto of Uplifting the Human Spirit, a mission made possible by our exceptional staff. Through this issue, we hope you gain a deeper understanding of the wide range of lifeskills services we are privileged to provide. Thank you and take care,
Mary Ann Knoy Vice President of Administration WestCare California Inc.
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