Healing, Belonging & Hope

Hello and welcome to our Collab family- a space for healing, belonging, and hope.

In 2025... more parents/caregivers are under stress, more youth need mental health supports, less staff and services are available, and the equity gap has widened. Local agencies, schools and county departments face funding cuts and economic uncertainty.

Executive

In times like these, it is human nature to isolate and adopt a self-preservation mindset. Families that have lost faith in public "safety net" supports become harder to reach. Organizations that shift toward asset preservation and limited collaboration often lose flexibility and creativity. Instead, we must intentionally resist the urge to isolate and believe that when we work together, there will always be enough.

I've had the honor of working for RCCMHC since 2013. I love being part of a collaborative that rapidly responds to emerging needs by connecting, engaging, and innovating. I am grateful for our community's generosity, compassion and trust and I am excited to focus on hope and new collaborative opportunities.

If you are new to RCCMHC, try out one of our 3 community-based committees (Advisory, Cultural Outreach, and Family Services) or task groups. Everyone is always welcome! These work groups offer free monthly trainings and opportunities to exchange information, identify needs, address community challenges, and leverage resources. Our Governing Board meetings are also open to the public.

A Collaborative is only as strong as its participants! Please contact me with your ideas and questions. Or, reach out to Dan Porter, our Board Chair

Wendy Goodman

Executive Director

(800) 565-2575 ext.1

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