In the News

 We are pleased to announce that Patricia Alvarado has been named our MHS Employee of the Year! Patricia has been working with MHS for 3 years as the Lead Counselor at East County Center for Change (ECCFC). Patricia goes above and beyond, contributing her own time and resources to build a welcoming and supportive environment for the clients served there. Her dedication to improving their lives is demonstrated each and every day.

Mental Health Systems’ South County Center for Change will hold its 38th Drug Court Graduation at 5:30 p.m. on August 3rd, at the Chula Vista Memorial Bowl, located at 373 Park Way in Chula Vista.

One of Mental Health Systems’ four highly successful San Diego County Drug Court programs, South County Center for Change has been in operation since 1997. During its thirteen years of operation, the program has had more than 800 successful graduates.

The 3^rd Annual Youth Summit took place on Wednesday, June 23^rd at the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Organized and hosted by MHS Caring Helpers Leadership Training program in partnership with the San Diego Commission on Gang Intervention and Prevention, the theme of this year’s summit was “Embracing Diversity.”

 We’re very happy to announce that our very own Director of HR, Pamela Ross, is a finalist for San Diego’s HR Professional of the Year Award! The award will be granted by the San Diego Business Journal at their annual award ceremony on June 17^th.  All of us at MHS know that Pam provides exemplary service to all of our agency’s employees and programs, as well as to her department staff.

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director, Gil Kerlikowske will deliver the keynote address at the first county-wide drug court graduation ceremony, which will be held on May 18th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. As the Nation’s sixth “Drug Czar,” Mr. Kerlikowske coordinates all facets of Federal drug control programs, as well as the implementation of the President’s National Drug Control Strategy. Hosted by Mental Health Systems, Inc.

We’re pleased to announce that the money raised by the Laugh for Recovery was able to provide for grants to 16 MHS programs!

On April 14th, MHS honored the hard work and dedication of 40 MHS employees who were celebrating anniversaries that marked 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service to our mission. This year’s event was hosted by Kim at the 94th Aero Squadron in San Diego.

By ALEJANDRO CANO
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:24 PM CDT

Although underage drinking is illegal throughout the entire nation, statistics show that people aged 12-20 years drink 11 percent of all alcohol consumed in the country, and more than 90 percent of this alcohol is consumed in the form of binge drinking — an alarming number taking into consideration the high risks associated with this activity.

April 1, 2010 - San Diego, Calif. - We at MHS know that our employees are exceptional, and we really appreciate seeing them receive the community recognition they deserve as well.