The Mental Health Coalition of Sonoma County (MHCSC) is an inclusive partnership comprised of representatives of both public and private entities that operates on the principles of collaboration, valuing the relationships between its members. Through collaboration, we create more durable and persuasive partnerships in which separate organizations are brought into a new structure with a primary focus of improving mental healthcare services in Sonoma County through an integrative health model.
A shared vision and mission are created. Comprehensive planning is required, and well-defined communication occurs on all levels. Within this structure, each member contributes resources and reputation, and partners' pool or jointly secure resources. Risks are much greater; however the results and rewards are shared.
As a community coalition, the MHCSC is structured to provide a strong voice to our active involved membership. Teams are set up to carry out the vision and the decisions made at Symposium meetings attended by the active membership.
MHCSC membership is open to all Sonoma County organizations, public and private, and individuals sharing an interest in the integration of physical and mental health for the promotion and advocacy of mental health.
Membership shall be granted to any organization or individual that completes and submits a membership registration. All members must receive an orientation and be active on a team prior to receiving full membership privileges. Members understand and agree that as members they will collaborate to enhance each other's capacity for mutual benefit and common purpose to attain the intent of the Mental Health Coalition of Sonoma County.
Current Active Members:
Buckelew
Diane Lisciandro
Early Learning Institute
Ernie Silva
Family Action
Hope Counseling
Interlink Center - Goodwill Industries
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Kaiser
Linda R. Picton
Petaluma Health Care District
Petaluma Health Center
Redwood Community Health Coalition
Russian River Empowerment Center - West County Community Services
Santa Rosa Junior College
Sonoma County Public Health
Sonoma County Public Health - Department of Mental Health
Southwest Community Health Center
St Joseph Health System - Sonoma County
Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
Wellness and Advocacy Center - Goodwill Industries
West County Community Services
Current Supporting Members:
Bob Benavides
California Parenting Institute
Community Resources for Independence
Community Support Network
Continuum of Care for the Homeless
COTS
DAAC
Family Service Agency
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Psych-Strategies
Santa Rosa Police Department
Sonoma County AODS Board
Sonoma County AODS- Orenda Center
Sonoma County Mental Health Board
Sonoma County Office of Education
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Task Force on the Homeless
West County Health Centers
