Behavioral Health Recognition Dinner

Please note that the Behavioral Health Recognition Dinner Committee has no role in determination of winners. A group of readers is solicited representing the demographics of San Diego County to ensure fairness of the nomination forms.

Administrative Support Staff can be an individual within clerical, medical records, technical or information services support for example. Enid Oyoque, Community Research Foundation

Manager refers to a Program Manager or Director, Program or Service Administrator not involved in direct care. Renee Novo, Alvarado Parkway Institute

Media is a more recent category including print, radio or television reporting which presents an accurate, compassionate and dignified view of behavioral health issues. None

Outpatient Services focuses on a staff member providing direct care in settings that could include day treatment, partial hospitalization, or clinics. Jen Osborn, Mental Health Systems, Inc.

24-Hour Treatment Facility recognizes any program or staff member providing direct care to children, adults, or older adults in a 24-hour treatment facility. Jackson House, Alvarado Parkway Institute

Self-Help highlights clubhouse staff, consumers or advocates for self-help programs and/or a self-help program. Teresa Van Devere, Community Research Foundation

Service Support includes home aides, housekeepers, maintenance workers, transportation, and security staff. Max dela Rosa, Alvarado Parkway Institute

Housing awards staff or facilities, such as supportive housing, independent living, residential care facilities, group or foster homes, transitional housing, or from housing coalitions. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)

Vocational or Educational Support focuses on a staff or program, including peer and family educators, job coaches, etc. Recovery International

Volunteer recognizes an adult, older adult, transitional age youth or children’s behavioral health program. Faith Stagg, Vista Hill

Behavioral Health Person of the Year nominee is a critical award and the individual nominated may represent adult, older adult, transitional age youth or children’s behavioral health services, and the clients, families, or the community at large. They may be nominated for their collective body of work. This award highlights a large and longstanding contribution to improving the behavioral health services offered throughout San Diego County. Gregory Knoll, Esq. Legal Aid Society