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Hanna Center comes alive yearly for Scholarship Day, a cherished 70-year tradition celebrating the Sisters of St. Francis Scholarship Program. Our dedicated staff, board members, and alumni unite for this inspiring event where Hanna graduates courageously share their aspirations and seek support for their higher education journeys.

Hanna Academy has enrolled five students from outside the Sonoma Valley area in its new residential program and has received approximately 22 referrals for additional students to participate in it.

Hanna Academy’s Director of Special Education, Chrissy Brady, has an article published in the August issue of Sonoma Family Magazine. ‘Back-to-School’ tips for kids who may be struggling in school; how can adults help children who may have a hard time at school, get ready to go back to school?

Hanna Center given grant to aid youth at risk for substance use disorder. Hanna Center in Sonoma has been awarded a $550,000 grant to address prevention, outreach and education of vulnerable youth who have a substance use disorder.

Sonoma, CA (April 21, 2024) – In early March, as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC),

The Hanna Center hosts a free round-robin basketball tournament on June 8.

We celebrate and thank Hanna Center’s VP of Program Development and Advocacy, Leslie Antonelli Petersen, for her 17 years of dedication to fostering an inclusive environment and bringing organizations together for greater community impact.

The North Bay TIP partnership aligns with Hanna’s goal of ensuring that students leave our campus with a strategy for securing a sustainable, financially rewarding career path.

Since 1945, Hanna has walked with more than 4,000 youth on their healing journeys. In recognition of this momentous anniversary, they are bringing together youth, staff members, and incredible supporters for a special celebration on Saturday, April 20th, for a sparkling evening of inspiring stories, uplifting entertainment, and dazzling dancing.

Work and career opportunities are often excellent for our graduates. The key is to get (ourgraduates) into an apprenticeship and then, of course, for them to do well in it, says FrankCuneo of North Bay TIP.

“We truly wanted a place where all our community members felt they belonged, and that just happened to be here on our beautiful campus,” said Leslie Petersen vice president of contracts and business development at Hanna Center.

“Our plan is to work with the school district’s wellness team to identify those students with the highest level of need, and prioritize them,”

In the first quarter of the school year, our goal in history class was to educate students on Manifest Destiny and explore the historical interactions between Americans and Mexicans.

Holidays can bring increased emotional stress and triggers that may lead to substance abuse. Family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and feelings of loneliness can intensify during the holidays, so it’s crucial to be prepared and equipped with healthy coping strategies.

Holidays can bring increased emotional stress and triggers that may lead to substance abuse. Family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and feelings of loneliness can intensify during the holidays, so it’s crucial to be prepared and equipped with healthy coping strategies.