We’re grateful for all the meaningful media coverage we received this Mental Health Awareness Month, helping shine a light on the critical work we do at Sycamores to support children, young adults, and families in need year-round.
Thanks to KCAL News and the KCAL Cares program, viewers across Southern California met Ariel, when Pat Harvey and her team visited Sycamores. At just 10 years old, Ariel’s world was turned upside down when her family lost their home in the devastating Eaton Fire. Sycamores is honored to provide compassionate behavioral health support for young people like Ariel—and their families— as they show incredible resilience, heal, grow, and look toward a brighter future.
We’re also deeply grateful to KCAL viewers who donated to support our mission, your generosity helps create brighter futures every day.
Spectrum News 1 featured 17-year-old Isabella’s story. Like Ariel, Isabella and her family were displaced by the January wildfires. With support from her family and a Sycamores clinician, Isabella is learning to manage her anxiety and find her way forward.
Sycamores Chief Operating Officer, Jana Lord, joined Peter Daut on KESQ for a live interview to highlight how our Mobile Crisis Response Teams are meeting people where they are—responding in-person to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis in Riverside County.
This month has been filled with real, human stories of strength and compassion. Thank you to KCAL, Spectrum News 1, and KESQ for helping us share them—and for being part of the Sycamores community that believes everyone deserves a better life.
