Latest News & Updates from Pacific Clinics

Agency Newsletter

Thank you for reading the Pacific Clinics newsletter sharing updates about our agency and the communities we serve across California.

Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of Pacific Clinics' sponsors, donors and event attendees, this year’s Hearts & Hands Spring Celebration raised more than $500,000 for Bay Area programs.

During the event, guests heard from Jasmine, a young woman who with the help of Pacific Clinics, is now nearly three years sober, living in her own apartment and attending college.

Shawn M. Caracoza Named President/Chief Operations Officer

As part of long-term leadership planning, Pacific Clinics’ Board of Directors named Chief Executive Officer Kathy McCarthy’s successor upon her retirement at the end of 2027, President/Chief Operations Officer Shawn M. Caracoza. With over 30 years of experience, including nearly 19 years at the agency, Shawn has been instrumental in planning for and shaping future growth.

Pacific Clinics Talks About the Importance of Peers at CMHACY Conference

Earlier this month, Pacific Clinics presented at the California Mental Health Advocacy for Children and Youth (CMHACY) conference on the role of peer support specialists in recovery.

Pacific Clinics’ Asian Pacific Family Center Hosts 17th Annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit

This year's theme, ORBIT (Organize, Reimagine, Build, Innovate and Transform), encouraged participants, including youth leaders, families and community organizations, to think about their role in shaping the future.

The Impact of Intellectual Wellness

Intellectual wellness is the practice of keeping your mind active and engaged through activities such as puzzles, taking an educational course, reading books or learning a new language.

Events & Speaking Engagements

Our team regularly hosts and speaks at conferences and events to fundraise, collaborate, share information and advocate for the individuals we serve:

Save the date! On Saturday, September 26, Pacific Clinics will host our Southern California Gala at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles to support our Hollygrove programs and honor Emmy-Nominated Actor Ike Barinholtz as this year's Champion of Mental Health. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Yuri Casco at 562-253-3292 or yuri.casco@pacificclinics.org.

Pacific Clinics in the News

Our ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality mental health services and supports continues to receive positive media coverage:

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, CBS Bay Area spoke with Executive Director of Statewide Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports Rachelle Grant about access to care and the barriers community members face.

In a recent SFGate article, Executive Director of Crisis Services Mae Sampani talked about the importance of Mobile Crisis Services and why we need to protect and expand the service line as a required Medi-Cal benefit.

Awards and Recognitions

We’re proud to share the latest accolades that highlight our impact and continued commitment to excellence:

Pacific Clinics has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency rating on Candid (formerly GuideStar), the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. This rating places our agency in the top 0.1% of charities nationally in terms of transparency.

We’ve launched the Norma Jean Campaign to Transform Hollygrove in celebration of what would have been her 100th birthday, with a goal of raising $100,000 to strengthen and expand our mental and behavioral health programs.

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We’re passionate about helping our communities and providing excellent workforce development opportunities to our dedicated employees, while offering competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package.

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