Ways to Support Communities Impacted by the California Wildfires
The recent California fires have profoundly affected our communities, including clients, families, and employees. While the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, we
Some Pacific Clinics locations have closed due to the fires and high winds. Click here for information and community resources.
Pacific Clinics employees, clients and families we serve have been impacted by the Southern California fires. For ways to give, click here: Donate to Pacific Clinics Assistance Fund
Pacific Clinics delivers high-quality behavioral health and social services to advance health equity and well-being for children, adults and families. Learn more about our life-affirming services offered on-site, at home, virtual and in the community.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)
Individualized Complex Care Services
Neurodevelopmental Services
Intensive Community-Based Services and Wraparound
Mobile Crisis Services
Placement Supportive Services
Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
First 5
Hope Program and Katie A Program
Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.
The recent California fires have profoundly affected our communities, including clients, families, and employees. While the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, we
Pacific Clinics was well-represented at the Fall 2024 California Child and Family Conference in San Diego, California, and presented on the topics of diversity and inclusion and connecting with younger generations.
In 2024, Pacific Clinics reached an agreement with the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) to ensure the continuity of services in North Santa Clara County.
September is Self–Care Awareness Month, a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We tend to put others’ needs before our own, and it is crucial to remember that we cannot fill another cup from our empty vessel.
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Lisa Marino, Pacific Clinics Board Member, was recently featured in Authority Magazine, where she shared her insights on the top 5 e-commerce trends shaping the future of online shopping.
In the Needles Desert Star article, “Planning Commission approves Pacific Clinic location, returning mental health services to Needles,” the Needles Planning Commission approved the opening of a new Pacific Clinics location, bringing much-needed mental health services back to the community.
The Los Altos Town Crier recently published an insightful article detailing the Mountain View Los Altos High School District (MVLA) latest efforts to enhance mental health services for its students, with Pacific Clinics playing a significant role in this initiative.
Pacific Clinics received the 2024 Outstanding Agency of the Year award from Azusa Pacific University’s Department of Social Work, thanks to the clinical intern training team’s hard work and dedication.
As the excitement of a new school year builds, it can also bring stress and uncertainty, especially for families striving to make ends meet. At Pacific Clinics, we recognize these challenges and are committed to making a difference through our annual backpack drive. This year, we collected and distributed more than 800 backpacks and 200 hygiene kits to children and teens across Santa Clara County.
Thank you for reading the Pacific Clinics monthly newsletter which shares news about our agency and the communities we serve.
It’s not goodbye; it’s a bon voyage. Diane answers five questions in honor of her more than 50 years of service at Pacific Clinics. We offer best wishes to our longest-tenured Pacific Clinics team member, as she embarks on the next chapter of her journey.
On October 5, join us for a special evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and dinner at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos to support the children and families we serve.
Pacific Clinics School-Based Intervention Teams (SBIT) acts as a wellness concierge for students, parents and educators. Working alongside school district priorities and needs,
Diane Schultheis, a Pacific Clinics employee who began her path in 1971 at the Portals program, reflects on her time with the agency.
The Los Altos Town Crier wrote a piece on Pacific Clinics’ nonprofit transfer of assets agreement with Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) to ensure the continuity and expansion of services.
Pacific Clinics’ Valley Palms Family Resource Center in San Jose offers services to children ages 0-5 and their families that promote their children’s development, fulfill any unmet basic needs and more.
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The recent wildfires have deeply tested our resilience as the devastating fires in Southern California continue to impact countless lives. Tragically, 40 of our employees and clients have lost their homes, and many more have been evacuated as the emergency unfolds. Our teams continue to assist clients and families during this time.
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