Be Well OC News
A healthier Orange County begins with mental health services that address the needs of everyone in our community. From improving communication to humanizing crisis intervention to building more welcoming facilities, Be Well OC is building a world-class mental health care system in Orange County.
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Spotlight on Myriam Moreno: Leading with Precision and Purpose
The Be Well Orange County team is proud to partner with Myriam Moreno, a lead construction project engineer with CalComm, whose dedication and expertise are helping bring the vision of the new Be Well Irvine Campus to life.
Be Well OC Employee Spotlight: Andrea Magana
Andrea Magana joined our team in 2024 and quickly became a vital part of the Orange Campus experience.
Be Well OC Announces Janet Nguyen as Executive Director of Finance
Be Well OC is pleased to announce the hiring of Janet Nguyen as Executive Director of Finance. With over 25 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational leadership, Nguyen brings a wealth of expertise to the organization as it continues to expand its impact in mental health and wellness across Orange County.
Mind OC Welcomes Three New Board Members to Advance Be Well OC’s Behavioral Health Work in Orange County
Mind OC today announced three new members have joined its Board of Directors, enhancing its public advocacy and leadership acumen as the steward of Be Well OC’s behavioral health efforts for all residents of Orange County.
A Unique Capability
As the new Executive Director of Mobile Response for Be Well OC, I felt a strong pull to hop in the vans and get on the street with the teams to witness firsthand what our Crisis Intervention Specialists (CIS) do every day to serve our communities.
Be Well OC Welcomes Jeff Tennen as Executive Director of Mobile Operations
Be Well OC today announced that Jeff Tennen has joined the organization as Executive Director of Mobile Operations. He is a retired United States Marine Corps Officer with 20 years of experience in addressing large-scale, mission critical challenges who assumed his new role this month.
OC Invests in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services at Be Well Irvine Campus
Santa Ana, CA. (June 13, 2024) – The County of Orange Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Mind OC, the 501C3 nonprofit organization which is the fiscal agent for public and private funds to support Be Well OC, on May 21, 2024.
Blair Contratto Named Chief Strategy Officer for Be Well OC
Irvine, CA. (June 11, 2024) – Be Well OC today announced that Blair Contratto has joined the organization as Chief Strategy Officer. A well-respected industry executive, she has acquired extensive knowledge and diverse experience over her career leading prominent organizations across Southern California through times of growth and evolution.
Be Well OC Releases Request for Interest and Qualifications for Adult Substance Use Residential Treatment and Withdrawal Management
Be Well OC is seeking interest & qualifications from reputable organizations to provide Adult Substance Use Services at the Be Well Irvine Campus, in Irvine, CA. The program will consist of (2) 15 bed Residential Treatment programs, with units divided by gender identification, and (1) 15 bed Withdrawal Management unit.
Be Well OC Announces Desiree Thomas as New Chief Operating Officer
Irvine, CA. (January 9, 2024) – Be Well OC today announced that Desiree Thomas, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer. She has more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience spanning several prominent organizations across Southern California.
Be Well OC Welcomes HealthRIGHT 360 to Care Team
Orange, CA. (December 6, 2023) – Be Well OC and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced that HealthRIGHT 360 is launching services at the Be Well campus in Orange and will be offering substance use treatment for adults, delivering a critical service in the county’s continuum of care.
OC Business Journal: Be Well OC Breaks Ground
It broke ground on its Irvine Health and Wellness Campus on Oct. 16 in Irvine’s Great Park, which will ultimately hold 150 beds, including a unit for adolescents.
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