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Buckelew Programs

We provide supported housing, supported employment, and behavioral health services that promote wellness and recovery from mental illness.

The North Bay's largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health services, helping those with mental health & addiction challenges to lead healthier, more independent lives. Buckelew Programs strengthens communities in California's North Bay by helping people with mental health and substance use challenges to lead more sustainable lives. Buckelew Programs is a community-based agency providing a variety of mental health services to children, families, and adults, including Family Service Agency’s childhood trauma services, Suicide Prevention and Community Counseling, family crisis counseling, the Helen Vine Detox Center, and Buckelew Programs affordable housing, employment assistance and individualized, person-centered, holistic services that promote wellness and recovery for adults with serious mental illness. The purpose of our programs is to help people with mental health and substance use disorders to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.

02/02/2026

Hello February! 🌸🌷🌺 Spring is in the air.

Classes & Support Groups:
—Spanish Survivors of Su***de, Feb 11
—Community Resource Clinic, weekly Mondays
—MADF Family Support Group, Feb 26

Find a support group or clinic at https://buckelew.org/calendar/

🚲 Join us May 9 at the 5th Annual Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew! Early birds get special discount pricing! Register: https://buckelew.org/bike4buckelew/

01/31/2026

What does the future hold for youth mental health in Sonoma County? The Youth Crisis Action Coalition gathered again to focus on county-wide systemic change. We're aiming for a future where youth, caregivers, and providers have easily accessible, well-utilized care. Meaning the right support at the right time.

This isn't just wishful thinking; it's action-oriented visioning. Because when it comes to supporting our young people, there's no such thing as thinking too big! 💜

County of Sonoma
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Sonoma Connect Sonoma Unidos
Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation
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Sonoma County Department of Health Services

01/30/2026

Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Taking the first step toward recovery can be difficult. But remember, it’s a sign of strength. If you or someone you know needs help, there are people who care.

Treatment is effective.
Treatment works.

During Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we’re joining the movement to raise awareness about effective treatments, reduce stigma, and promote recovery. Buckelew is dedicated to supporting those with low or no income overcome substance use disorders. Learn more about our Substance Use Treatment at https://buckelew.org/services/substance-use-treatment/

01/29/2026

📧 Buckelew in Brief has landed! Get all the latest: https://bit.ly/3NWmiEq or at the link in our bio.

01/27/2026

Our friends at MAIL recently enjoyed a ROARING good time out at Safari West! These experiences provide those living in our Supported Housing program with real-world interactions that enrich their daily lives.

This program, Marin Assisted Independent Living (MAIL), provides housing, mental health services, and social rehabilitation support for adults in group households or individual apartments. Clients receive personalized whole-person care that includes case management, treatment and medication management, and guidance with daily life skills that build a strong foundation for long-term housing success. Learn more: https://buckelew.org/services/supported-housing/marin-assisted-independent-living/

01/23/2026

🌟 Please help us WELCOME Jacob Swartz to the Buckelew Board of Directors! With an accomplished career in finance, Jacob has a profound committment to making a meaningful difference in the community. After volunteering at the Buckelew su***de hotline, Jacob saw how Buckelew’s services and staff can be there for people in their most vulnerable moments. “My late father always emphasized the importance of helping those in need, and he was especially passionate about supporting people facing mental health challenges. My work with Buckelew is both a commitment to my community and a way to carry forward his legacy and spirit.”

Read more about Jacob and how he’s honoring his late father’s legacy and spirit: https://buckelew.org/jacob-swartz/

We are delighted Jacob has joined the Board and look forward to his contributions!

01/21/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating the accomplishments of Athena House!

💛 Since it’s opening, Athena House has over 205 alumna!
💛 In 2025, Athena House was able to help 36 women complete residential treatment successfully with ALL moving into Hope Village (supportive housing) or one of our partners at Sober Living Environments, Catholic Charities, and Interfaith.

Watch the full video: https://buckelew.org/services/substance-use-treatment/athena-house/ .

01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ⚖️ The world he envisioned was rooted in justice and equality. May we all strive to meet his vision.

01/16/2026

📣 Speaker Series! Congregation Rodef Sholom will present the first event in the “Real Conversations” speaker series this month. The first in the series is Tuesday, JANUARY 20, 7 p.m. with Dr. Brad Jacobs on Stress, Shame and Silence: How Men’s Emotional Lives Shape Mental Health.

This program is the first in an ongoing series of conversations focused on men’s mental health and wellness.

LOCATION: 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael
RSVP: https://www.rodefsholom.org/event/real-presents-dr.-brad-jacobs-on-stress-shame-and-silence-how-men39s-emotional-lives-shape-mental-health.html .

01/15/2026

“Helen Vine saved my life.” ~ Anthony, Helen Vine Recovery Center Alumnus

During Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we’re joining the movement to raise awareness about effective treatments, reduce stigma, and promote recovery. Buckelew is dedicated to supporting those with low or no income overcome substance use disorders. From detox to aftercare, we offer comprehensive addiction treatment for lasting recovery. Take the first step—we’re here for you. Learn more about our Residential Treatment/Detox, including Helen Vine Recovery Center, and Sober Living Homes: https://buckelew.org/services/substance-use-treatment/

01/14/2026

Join our monthly MADF meetings to learn additional ways to support your loved ones while in custody or in the community. You’ll meet other families with incarcerated loved ones and learn about the correctional systems and services available to your loved one.

Upcoming meetings:
🌟 January 23
🌟 February 27
🌟 March 27
🌟 April 24

Monthly meetings are from 6 – 7:30 p.m. These meetings are free, however an RSVP is required for entry. Please contact Family Service Coordination to RSVP at fsc@buckelew.org or (707) 571-8452 to RSVP.

01/13/2026

We’re hiring! Work with great people doing great things! Buckelew is your path to a purpose-driven career.

📌 Program Director, Casa Rene: https://bit.ly/4jCKs2v
📌 Licensed Clinician, Orenda Center: https://bit.ly/4jMsdYD

Buckelew offers best-in-class benefits, including👇🏼
🌟 Fully PAID medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance coverage
🌟 6 Weeks PTO annually
🌟 403(b)
🌟 A meaningful career with purpose

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in these open positions, please go to our website and learn more: buckelew.org/about/careers

Address

201 Alameda Del Prado #103
Novato, CA
94949

Telephone

+14154576964

Website

http://www.buckelew.org/

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Buckelew Programs helps people with mental health, addiction, and related behavioral health challenges lead healthier, more independent lives, strengthening families and communities in the process. Founded in 1970, Buckelew Programs opened Marin County’s first 24-hour residential mental health treatment facility, which offered supported housing for six adults. Today, we serve nearly 10,000 people each year throughout Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake counties, making us the North Bay’s largest provider of community-based mental health and support services and a critical component of the area’s healthcare safety net.