Welcome to Pacific Clinics' Making Waves! A new name for our newsletter, celebrating the ripple effect of compassionate care driving positive change across California.

Pacific Clinics Delivers 1,200 Backpacks to Local Students

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support of dedicated volunteers, this year’s backpack drive was a resounding success, helping 1,200 youth across more than 20 programs in Northern California start the school year prepared and confident.

Program Update

How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Is Changing Lives

Thanks to a $750,000 grant, we expanded this specialized treatment that helps those experiencing severe emotional distress across California, while building the expertise to sustain it for years to come.

What We're Talking About

The Sparkling Trend Helping Normalize Mental Health

Rhinestones are turning up in an unexpected place: prescription medication bottles. Explore how this playful trend brings together crafting, self-care and a growing willingness to talk openly about prescription medication — and why small acts of self-expression can help challenge stigma.

Helping Kids Thrive This School Year

New teachers, routines and expectations can be exciting, but they can also be overwhelming. Patrick Neddersen, senior clinical director of Pacific Clinics’ School-Based Intervention Teams, draws on his experience supporting students and families to share ways parents can ease the transition and recognize when a child may need additional support.

Events and Speaking Engagements

Limited sponsorships are still available for our Pacific Clinics Under the Stars Gala in Los Angeles, an evening that brings our community together in support of the children and families we serve. We hope you’ll join us as we honor Emmy-nominated actor Ike Barinholtz as this year’s Champion of Mental Health, with award-winning journalist and ABC7 Anchor David Ono serving as emcee.

Michelle Linares, senior vice president of Workforce Engagement and Impact, joined health care leaders at the Women’s Disruptive Leadership Summit to discuss mentorship, sponsorship and building strong leadership pipelines.

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.