Pacific Clinics Resource Parents Arnicca and Juana talk about their passion for helping teens and preteens, as well as the two different roads that inspired them to start fostering. (Get your tissues ready!)

For millions of people, March is synonymous with March Madness, a time of year when recreational gambling can turn into a dangerous pastime. Pacific Clinics Director of Substance Use Disorders Sharon Burnom talks about problem gambling and some techniques for treating clients with any type of addiction.

Pacific Clinics Social Worker Trishka Lampkin shares seven warning signs of teen dating violence, both before abuse occurs and signs that it is occurring, that should not be ignored.

Pacific Clinics is now offering Safety Net Services in San Joaquin County! This program offers essential support and resources to families at risk of child abuse or neglect, as well as case management services to help either preserve a child in their home or ensure a smooth transition back into their home once the family has been stabilized.

Our team of experts regularly speak at conferences and events to collaborate, share information and advocate for the individuals we serve:

• April 28: Hearts & Hands Luncheon, benefiting our Bay Area children and families | Register to attend
• May 1-3: National Council for Well-Being’s NatCon ’23 in Los Angeles, featuring Chief Public Policy and Advocacy Officer Eva Terrazas, who will moderate a panel about current initiatives to transform Medi-Cal | Register to attend
• May 20: Hollygrove Programs Movie Night, benefiting our Los Angeles-based Hollygrove Haven, Camp Hollygrove and Parent Institute programs | Register to attend

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

• Pasadena Star-News speaks with Laura Pancake, senior vice president, clinical operations, Los Angeles/South Coast regarding the challenges of finding mental health workers.
• University of Southern California's School of Gerontology featured Clinical Team Supervisor Irma Gonzalez, who talks about her journey through graduate school and finding her ideal career path working with older adults.