After Athena House was threatened with closure, prominent local developers Cindy and Bill Gallaher purchased a Rincon Valley property for $2.1 million, and have spent an additional $6 million renovating it so the home’s mission can continue.

Sonoma County health officials hand over operation of the Orenda Center – the county’s lone residential alcohol and drug detox center for low-income residents – to Buckelew Programs.

Hundreds of hikers and mountain bikers hit the trails in China Camp State Park on May 11 to raise funds and awareness about the North Bay’s need for mental health care.

Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew: Hundreds of hikers and mountain bikers will hit the trails in China Camp State Park to raise funds and awareness about the North Bay's critical need for mental healthcare.

Buckelew Programs CEO Chris Kughn comments on the measure's potential impact on mental health, addiction treatment and supported housing providers.

Buckelew Programs was among 18 Sonoma County nonprofits selected by the Healthy Petaluma Foundation

The nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline experienced a huge uptick in calls and texts after the launch of its 3-digit number, 988, last year.

Athena House, a low-cost residential treatment program for women struggling with substance use challenges, was officially resurrected.

California made it easier to call for help a year ago when it launched a simplified mental health crisis hotline: Dial three digits - 988 - and you can get in touch with a counselor immediately.

Buckelew Programs held its annual Bike4Buckelew fundraiser May 13th at China Camp State Park in San Rafael.