A Voice for Change | Jaime’s Story
Jaime’s journey spans two continents, with her advocacy grounded in challenging
cultural stigmas about mental health.
Are you in a crisis? Click Here for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Are you in a crisis? Click Here for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Buckelew Programs is the North Bay’s largest nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use treatment services, including supported housing and suicide prevention. Since 1970, thousands have turned to us to begin healing, find stability, and build more independent lives.
We meet people where they are—especially those with low or no income who face the greatest barriers to care—with programs rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect.
We also support families and strengthen communities through public education and prevention.
Counseling Compassionate support for individuals, couples, youth, and families
Service Navigation Education and support for behavioral health challenges
Substance Use Treatment Detox, residential treatment, sober living homes
Suicide Prevention 988 hotline, community outreach, grief support
Supported Housing Safety-net housing and case management for adults with complex behavioral health challenges
I arrived at Athena House having just been sentenced by a judge to six months of treatment. My only possessions were the filthy clothes on my back. My yellow, translucent body was riddled with track marks and scars. At 25 years old, I had walked thousands of miles of life, but none in the right direction. It was not the first rehab I had arrived at in this way, but this time was different…
clients were served by our substance use recovery programs
adults with complex challenges received support to maintain safe housing and stable health
calls were answered by our 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselors
individuals connected with our outreach teams at schools and community events
Buckelew Programs serves communities across Marin, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties, often partnering with local agencies to support at-risk residents with mental illness or addiction. We also support families and community members by providing resource clinics, support groups, and educational outreach for all ages. We never turn anyone away due to their inability to afford care.
We’re in a mental health and addiction crisis. 1 in 5 adults struggled with mental health last year. 1 in 6 young people faced major depression. And 1 in 10 Americans has battled substance use. The need for behavioral health services like Buckelew’s is urgent—and growing. Your support can help us save lives.
Jaime’s journey spans two continents, with her advocacy grounded in challenging
cultural stigmas about mental health.
Buckelew’s CEO shares his thoughts on breaking the stigma, and silence, around suicide prevention.
InRESPONSE assists people who are experiencing behavioral health crises or other challenges.