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Hanna Center receives grant to aid youth
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.
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Hanna Academy welcomes students to new residential program
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.
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The Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna Receives $2 Million to Expand Mental Health Early Intervention Programs for Children, Youth, and Young Adults
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),
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A free round-robin basketball tournament at the Hanna Center
The Hanna Center hosts a free round-robin basketball tournament on June 8.
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Congratulations, Leslie, for being awarded one of the North Bay Business Journal’s Influential Women of the Year Awards!
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.
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Congratulations to the May cohort North Bay Trades in Production (TIP) Program grads!
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.
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Hanna Center Celebrates 75 years in Sonoma with silent auction
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.
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Construction trades program offers free training in Sonoma
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.
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Sonoma’s mental health hub is a community resource
“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.
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Hanna Center receives funding to offer mental health counseling in Sonoma schools
“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,”
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From Community Partner Hanna Academy Contextualizing History And Understanding the Actions Of The Past
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.
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Understanding Domestic Abuse
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.
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Double-Edged Sword: How Social Media Affects Mental Health
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.
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Party Smart: Avoiding Substance Abuse During the Holidays
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.
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Thanks to Our Hub Partners
Summer break is more than an escape from school — it can be a time for fun and relaxation, an escape from the weekday rut. But summer break can bring unique challenges, too — especially to the mental health of young people and their families.