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SMWG Welcomes New Clinical Director
February 21, 2012 in News
Jan Phillips, PsyD
Please join us in welcoming Jan Phillips, PsyD , the newest addition to the group.
Dr. Phillips is a California licensed psychologist who joined Sierra Mental Wellness Group in January 2012 as Clinical Director. Jan brings with her an array of clinical experience including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing of children, adolescents and adults as well as case management and psychotherapy with inmate-patients in a maximum security California State Prison. Jan has provided psychological services in community and county mental health clinics; in a Health Maintenance Organization; and also a middle school drug and gang prevention program. In addition to being responible for the agency’s overall clinical services, she provides clinical supervision for the trainees, interns and staff clinicians at our Roseville and Auburn sites. Jan has taught at a community college since 2003 and has been practicing taijiquan since 1983. If any hours remain in her day, rumor has it she also enjoys travel and gardening.
Expressing a Giving Spirit, California Artist Celebrates the Season of Giving
December 21, 2011 in News
Glen Lyons is a man who appreciates the important contribution non-profit agencies like Sierra Mental Wellness Group performs in their community. That’s why, when he learned that Sierra’s Tahoe City office was undergoing a “beautification re-boot” of cleaning and painting, he contributed a collection of nine paintings to help redecorate the office. Glen recognizes there are many ways to support the important work performed by nonprofit agencies which focus their work, frequently with limited resources, for the benefit of others.
What Mental Wellness Means to Us
October 26, 2011 in From the Staff, News
Feeling in control of your life. Being in balance. Peace. However you might define it, mental wellness is a goal that all of us share and strive to attain every day. It is in our nature—often at the center of everything that we do—which is why I’m extremely proud to announce that is now part of our name.
After 40+ years of providing mental health services in Placer County, Sierra Family Services is officially now known as Sierra Mental Wellness Group. With offices in Roseville, Auburn, and Tahoe City and therapists based off-site in Truckee and Lincoln, Sierra Mental Wellness Group, or SWMG, is providing services to the entire family throughout the county. A name change was in order to reflect the metamorphosis of the agency over the past four decades and to truly reflect our future and our services.
As part of a capacity building grant by the Community Benefits Grants Program of Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sierra was awarded a one year contract with 3fold Communications, a marketing company in Sacramento. Experts in working with for profit and nonprofit groups, 3fold helps develop nonprofits in the areas of brand management, board development, fundraising, strategic planning, and much more.
Although our name has changed, Sierra’s mission stays the same: to provide the best possible mental wellness care in Placer County. We know that we play a vital role in our community’s outlook on health, improving our patients’ lives in the process.
Congratulations Nicole V. and Leslie!
October 26, 2011 in From the Staff, News
Sierra Mental Wellness Group would like to recognize and congratulate our two newest licensed clinicians: Nicole Vanneman and Leslie Bauman.
Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work!
Nicole Vanneman, Functional Family Therapist
Leslie Bauman,
Staff Clinician
SMWG in the Community: KidsFest and Placer County Honey Festival
September 30, 2011 in Events, News
Sierra's Award-Winning Cornbread
On September 10, Sierra Mental Wellness Group (SMWG) participated in the 5thannual Kaiser Permanente KidsFest at Whitney Ranch Park. The event, which benefits SMWG, ran from 12-4 and featured over 40 vendors, activities, and demonstrations. The free event is a fun-filled day for children six and under. SMWG’s booth provided information on counseling and mental wellness for the entire family, and children were able to make “feelings magnets” and take home “feelings coloring books.”
For the second year in a row, SMWG was a contender at the Placer County Honey Festival. On September 17, the agency took 3rd place in the Cornbread baking contest and had a good showing in the Honey Bear Pinewood Derby. A true community event, attendees were able to enjoy the day by sampling honey produced in the region, visiting various vendors, and stopping by the Sierra Mental Wellness table for information about our services.