SEPTEMEBR
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2021
VOLUME 52
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ISSUE NO.1
HORIZON NEWSLETTER Providing Quality Care, Close to Home.
CELEBRATING AN ERA OF LEADERSHIP
in Central Virginia, regarded Horizon Behavioral Health is a leader
for its comprehensive provision of premier behavioral healthcare services under the leadership of Damien Cabezas, CEO of Horizon Behavioral Health since 2014. Effective October 20, 2021, Damien Cabezas has announced his resignation, ushering in a new era of leadership for Horizon.
IN THIS ISSUE Celebrating an Era of Leadership . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome Back Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reuniting Families in Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . 3 More Than a Just a Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bringing Care to Your Doorstep . . . . . . . . . 5 Helping Rural Communities Thrive . . . . . 6 Honoring Our Horizon Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Job Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Portfolio of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Horizon is committed to offering behavioral healthcare services that are accessible, consumer-centered, cost effective, and outcome-based.
In the spirit of continuity and stability, Horizon’s Board of Directors has named Melissa Lucy as Interim Executive Director. Lucy brings 24 years of experience in community behavioral health. Twenty-one of those years were spent at Horizon with 18 years in leadership roles within the agency. She has dedicated her career to helping children and adults overcome life challenges with compassion, professional guidance, and caring support. “Myself and Horizon will miss Damien and his exemplary leadership,” says Lucy, “He has led Horizon through exceptional times, and we are grateful for his guidance over the past seven years. I am proud and humbled to accept the Horizon Board of Director's invitation to serve as the Interim Executive Director. After 24 years of experience in community behavioral health, my passion for improving behavioral health outcomes continues to grow as I am reminded daily of the needs felt by our children, families, and the greater community.”
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