OUR FIFTH PASADENA MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS NETWORK LUNCHEON

In just three years, the Pasadena Mental Health Provider Network has nearly tripled its number of providers, as was evident at the fifth network luncheon held on May 15,2008 at the Rococo Room at Cafe Santorini.  The idea of forming a Pasadena Network had been highly anticipated by local providers since the Life Adjustment Team opened an office there in March of 2005.  Support for the Network was evident when more than 25 people attended the first Pasadena Luncheon in January 2006.  The May 22nd, 2007 luncheon had the largest turnout ever, with over 50 providers in attendance!  

Mike Bloom (Pasadena Recovery Center), Daniel Leon, LCSW &

Joanne Barron (Insight Treatment Programs)

Network luncheons have been extremely valuable in raising the level of awareness of the many diverse services offered to consumers and their families in the mental health community.  Effective communication and a broad-based referral system are integral to community-based treatment.  Providers are able to share up-to-date information on programs and services available while promoting a more personal interaction among professionals. “Being able to put a face to a name when talking to another provider on the phone definitely makes it easier to refer consumers and their families to the appropriate services,” explains Pete Linnett, founder and Executive Director of the Life Adjustment Team, who originally started the network concept on the Westside in 1991.

The Pasadena luncheon was co-sponsored by Pasadena Recovery Center, Insight Treatment Programs, Clearview Treatment Programs and Life Adjustment Team.  Chris Linnett, Life Adjustment Team Pasadena Regional Director, kicked off the two-hour event by introducing the network providers who each gave a brief overview of the facility or program they represented, the services provided, funding sources, and contact names and numbers. In addition to this presentation, providers exchanged literature and business cards. 

We are always interested in developing more co-sponsors for future luncheons.  The continued success of the network depends on key providers taking the initiative to help expand the network and bring the best mental health care to the community.  For information or details, please contact Cynthia, who coordinates the luncheons and whose hard work and expertise have made them possible and successful.  The next Pasadena Network Luncheon is scheduled for May 2009.

If you would like to become a member of the Provider Network, contact Cynthia Sampson at 310 572-7000, Extension 22, or e-mail her here.

A complete list of all members of the Westside and Pasadena Mental Health Provider Networks can be found on the Life Adjustment Team’s website, most with direct links to service providers’ web sites for easy access.  Go to www.lifeadjustmentteam.com and click “Resources.”

• Chris Linnett, Life Adjustment Team
• Jana Rodriguez, Life Adjustment Team
• Mike Bloom, Pasadena Recovery Center
• Joanne Barron and Kat Vandevort, Insight Treatment Programs
• Michael Roy, MSW, Clearview Treatment Programs
• Leah Sullivan, NAMI San Gabriel Valley
• Officer Victor Cass, Pasadena Police Dept HOPE Team
• Officer Bill Shipman, Pasadena Police Dept HOPE Team
• Christina Weiss, Center for Discovery
• Jeff Schlund, Exodus Treatment Centers
• Dr. Parastoo Barnajian, Sierra Tucson
• Margot Desannoy, Willow Springs Center
• Heather Edney, Cri-Help
• Garrett Horne, Psy.D, Department of Mental Health
• Geoff Gerstien, Department. of Mental Health
• Irma Astudillo, CADC II, Ridgeview Ranch Treatment
• Adrienne Stratton, Adrienne Stratton & Associates
• Kathy Casper & Georgia Frabotta, Angel Villa Sober Living
• Dr.Bobbi Carlson, Las Encinas Hospital
• Dr. Jacqueline Silk, Las Encinas Hospital
• Dr. Barbara Janetzke, The Arroyos
• Dr. Annette L. Ermshar and Sheila Smallwood, The Arroyos
• Dr. Joilyn Lewis, Abundant Life and Adolescent Growth, Inc.
• Dr. Angela Liu, California Department of Rehabilitation
• Gwen Jordan, RN, Lanterman Regional Center

• Dr. Steve Mouton, San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
• Jeannie Rabb & Cynthia Lee Neal, Steps for Recovery Newspaper
• Rudolph Finley, Glendale Adventist Medical Center Core Program
• Robin Washington, LCSW, Glendale Adventist Medical Center Psychiatric Institute
• Dr. Lisa Staab & Melissa Kirk, Verdugo Mental Health & Front Point
• Mark Santarelli, MFT, Private Practice
• Sanjeet Sihota, PeerCoach
• Jean Campbell, The Action Institute of California
• Dr. Matt Wong, San Marino Psychiatric Group
• Marilyn Meyers & Terry Garcia, Foothill Family Services
• Maya Wade, BHC Alhambra Hospital

Photo Gallery

Irma Astudillo, CADC II (Ridgeview Ranch Treatment) and Bobbi Carlson, Ph.D (Bobbi Carlson & Associates)

Randy Gutierre (Life Adjustment Team) and Michael Roy (Clearview Treatment Centers)

Annette L. Ermshar, Ph.D. and Barbara Janetzke, Ph.D. (The Arroyos)

Cynthia Lee Neal (Steps for Recovery), Jean Campbell ( The Action Institute of California), and Jeannie Rabb (Steps for Recovery)