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Recent News
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics: A New Model for Delivering Whole-Person Care
Posted February 23, 2021
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, or CCBHCs for short, are entities specifically designed to provide a range of substance use and mental health services, especially for individuals who have the most complex needs. Last year, Uplift Family Services received a…
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Black History Month
Posted February 5, 2021
As we celebrate the enormous and important contributions of Black Americans this month, let us remember that, while we have made significant strides, structural racism and inequality are still pervasive in our society and must be dismantled before we can…
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Program Spotlight: Katie A
Posted February 3, 2021
The Katie A Intensive Services Program is a specialized cross-system mental health service that serves children, teens, and young adults from birth – 21 years old. Program Roots The name “Katie A” refers to a class action lawsuit (Katie A…
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Darren DeMonsi Named Director of Fund Development in Bay Area
Posted February 2, 2021
Darren DeMonsi has been promoted to Director of Fund Development for the Bay Area region of Uplift Family Services. In the expansion of his current role, he will lead all fund development activities for the region.
Lionhearted – Race & Vaccination
Posted January 29, 2021
December is traditionally a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. But in this most unusual December, Lionhearted will instead take look at some COVID-related issues in the present.
‘Tis the Season for Giving (And Did You Ever!)
Posted January 27, 2021
Thanks to the the generosity of our supporters, our holiday giving drive raised more than $150,000 to support children and families recovering from difficult and traumatic circumstances.
