Just like good recovery programs, a new building requires a solid foundation and a little digging. The new Helen Vine Center is on its way! On July 12th, San Rafael Mayor Gary Philips joined the Buckelew team and our community partners for the official groundbreaking ceremony at the new site, just down the street from the center's current location.

PHOTO CAPTION: "These boots are made for digging:Tamara Player, Chief Executive Officer, and Katrin Ciaffa, Director of Development, are ready to get to work."

This month Buckelew Programs earned 2 prominent radio spots on KRCB, Sonoma’s public radio (an NPR affiliate). Listen here as Adam Kahn, a Buckelew team leader, talks about the collaborative project he co-created, The Sonoma County Wellness Art Collaborative (see next news item for picture from then opening night!).

Click here to listen to Rich, a longtime suicide prevention hotline volunteer, as he shares about the upcoming training classes for new hotline volunteers. Interested? Training starts September 12th. More info: Call Susan at 415.499.1193 ext. 3003. Learn skills you can use to save lives and improve your personal communication. Everywhere.

Take a look at these gorgeous photos from the August 18th opening night of “Out of the Shadows”, a show of creative work from Sonoma County artists who have experienced first hand Transformation via the creative process from shadow to light. The show is hosted by the Sonoma County Wellness Art Collective and runs through October 5th.

Like to dance? Celebrate Recovery Month on September 29th with Bay Area favorites Pride & Joy as they help us raise funds for Helen Vine Recovery Center’s new facility. With generous support for Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, you’ll dance joyous and free, chillax in the garden, enjoy fellowship and yummy food. This is a free event. Suggested donation $20. Register here or at the door. Space limited to just 300 so get your tickets today! This is a clean and sober event.

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We are still basking in the glow of community, generosity, glorious art, and Marin’s natural beauty from this year’s MarinScapes - a big thank you to everyone who helped us raise more than $120,000 in support of people with behavioral health challenges. For pictures and a look back at MarinScapes 2017, follow the link below

PHOTO CAPTION: "2017 Featured artist and speaker Susan Schneider Williams and Tamara Player, CEO, at the opening night gala."

Congratulations to Buckelew Counseling Services (formerly FSA Marin) for becoming the latest member in our Buckelew Family to achieve CARF accreditation! Accreditation by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is official recognition that our organization is guided by internationally recognized service standards and best practices. It is a public statement that we strive to ensure that our services are of the highest possible quality.

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