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As a Behavioral Health Director, Tami Mariscal is committed to ensuring quality, collaboration, and integrity in all aspects of service delivery—striving to leave the system better than when it began and to help build a thriving, sustainable community-based network. Tami, with an extensive background spanning over 30 years in the field of Behavioral Health, has demonstrated unwavering dedication and a diverse range of roles throughout her career. His journey commenced at Madera Counseling Center, where she began as an administrative assistant. In 1996, a pivotal opportunity emerged for Tami when she was invited to join a Specialty Mental Health Systems Implementation Team. Their mission was to establish a specialized mental health service delivery system in small rural counties, Tuolumne County, California being one of many. Upon the successful completion of the project, she was offered a position within the very system he had helped develop. 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She joined the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department in 1997. She began her career as a Correctional Deputy working a variety of assignments while assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC). In 2006, Correctional Chief Graves was promoted to the rank of Correctional Corporal and assigned to…full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544636498282-R7I5IU0KWMA8DXLJ0ZGM/Brian+betz.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Brian Betz Brian Betz received his doctoral degree in clinical neuropsychology from Louisiana State University. He completed a post doctoral fellowship in geriatric neuropsychology at UCLA neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital. He has been a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California for the past 19 years. Dr. Betz began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at the USC Keck School of Medicine…full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544638507636-7LWTAWJHI52CER3OJG8D/003_20170314_RUHS_BH-Edit.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Deborah Johnson Deborah Johnson was born and raised in Danville, Virginia where she attended public schools; thereafter moving to Riverside, CA. After graduating from high school, she attended Riverside Community College, earning an AA degree in Sociology. Ms. Johnson continued her studies and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California Riverside, Ford Foundation Scholarship. After this, she received her Masters’ Degree in Social Work from the University of California at Berkeley, Carnegie Foundation Scholarship…full bio click here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544639000871-Q8MBQ9E0L48L10TBKJDK/Jerry.png CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards Assistant Sheriff Jerry Gutierrez has been a member of the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department since 1990. He has nearly 28 years of experience in Riverside County Jail Operations. He began his career as a Correctional Deputy and worked a variety of assignments while assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, and later, the Ben Clark Training Center. For a longer bio click here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544640534507-MG3JM6E2ZAHPSE0W2CK8/Jose+Luis+Orbeta.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Jose Luis Orbeta Jose Luis Orbeta works as a Health Worker ll for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Care Team program for the San Francisco Department of Public Heath. He has been working as peer counselor for 6 years. He started as a volunteer group facilitator for Dual Recovery Anonymous and then was hired as a paid employee. In 2015 he joined the staff for the Humming Bird Peer Respite, the first peer run and peer created program of it's kind in San Francisco funded by the MHSA. In 2017 he became a Peer Specialist/Counselor for Richmond Area Multi-Services. Jose has been in recovery for 7 plus years. Along the way he has had the honor of being mentored by some incredibly wise and supportive people. He has literally risen from being homeless on the streets of San Francisco to being a full-time employee of the San Francisco Department of Health. For a full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544642800073-DLBXBFH3ZTAVV6KDI1KR/03.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544642029281-39G0V40IHCJ3ZG9IPQRC/Marliesbiopicture.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Marlies Perez Marlies L. Perez is the Division Chief over the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Compliance Division within the Department of Health Care Services. Ms. Perez oversees the SUD licensing and certification, monitoring, and complaints for Driving Under the Influence Programs, Narcotic Treatment Programs, and outpatient and residential providers. The Division is also responsible for the federal opioid grants oversight, counselor certification and aspects of the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System 1115 waiver. Ms. Perez has worked in the SUD treatment field for over seventeen years; since the inception of Proposition 36. Her other experience includes the California Conservation Corps, president of a non-profit service organization, VISTA Volunteer, and authoring fiction novels. 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Prior to her appointment as Interim Director, Ms. Doss served as Assistant Director for Ventura County Behavioral Health, providing strategic oversight across multiple divisions and working with department leadership and community partners to strengthen care coordination, service delivery, operational performance, and system integration. Her previous leadership experience in Mariposa and Madera Counties included oversight of behavioral health and health service systems, implementation of systemwide improvements, expansion of access to care, and advancement of organizational and regulatory priorities. She has a strong background in executive leadership, clinical operations, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and cross-system collaboration. Ms. Doss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work with a focus on administration and leadership. 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A mission-driven leader shaped by her service in the Armed Forces, Angela specializes in healthcare operations, program oversight, and strategic improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and community health outcomes. She is committed to strengthening integrated systems of care, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and ensuring accessible, high-quality services for the communities she serves. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Angela enjoys skiing and hiking, taking full advantage of the outdoors in California’s rural Alpine County. She also treasures time spent with her grown children, her grandchildren, and her three beloved pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/ba7b8a0d-3ed6-4b13-b460-d01ca73b3f74/Dana_McEwen_SLO.JPG New Members - Dana McEwen Behavioral Health Director San Luis Obispo County McEwen has more than a decade and a half of executive-level behavioral health leadership, most recently serving as Senior Managerial Consultant for Kaiser Permanente across multiple regions. Prior to Kaiser, Dana was with the County of Los Angeles Mental Health Department for more than a decade. She served as a Countywide Mental Health Program Director, overseeing three Child Welfare programs across 111 sites and a $48 million budget. During her tenure, she identified and recovered $2.25 million in previously uncaptured Medi-Cal reimbursement and reduced case linkage times by 70%. She also unified eight regional programs, and improved contract compliance. “Dana stood out for her extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of behavioral health systems,” said Chief Executive Officer Matt Pontes. “Her experience, integrity, and commitment to accountability make her exceptionally well-suited to lead this important department and continue advancing behavioral health services in San Luis Obispo County.” ”We’ve made mental health a top Board priority in SLO County. The Behavioral Health Director plays a vital role for the people struggling with mental health and addiction in our community, and I’m excited to welcome Dana into this leadership position,” said Board Chair Jimmy Paulding. “Her record of building fiscally sustainable, outcomes-driven policies will serve our County well at this pivotal time for California’s behavioral health system.” McEwen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. She holds a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. She will be moving to San Luis Obispo with her husband and family, drawn not only by the opportunity to lead the Behavioral Health Department during this critical period, but by a genuine belief in our county’s strong sense of community. “I am deeply honored to join the County of San Luis Obispo team and grateful to the Board of Supervisors and CEO Matt Pontes for their confidence in me,” said Dana McEwen. “The Behavioral Health Department is a department grounded in compassion, supported by a community that cares deeply about its most vulnerable residents. I am committed to building on that foundation with fiscal discipline, accountability, and a genuine belief that the right care, delivered at the right time, changes lives. My family and I are thrilled to be making San Luis Obispo County our home, and I look forward to serving this community with everything I have.” The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use disorder services to residents throughout San Luis Obispo County. She will oversee programs focused on prevention, treatment, crisis response, and support services for some of the community’s most vulnerable populations. McEwen’s appointment comes as the County continues expanding behavioral health infrastructure, initiatives and strengthening partnerships aimed at addressing the growing behavioral health needs of the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/d8ab57ba-71d8-4d04-ac8b-c978b4534697/Lisa_Rogers_Kings_County.png New Members - Lisa Rogers Behavioral Health Director Kings County Kings County has appointed Dr. Lisa Rogers, PsyD, LMFT, to the position of County Behavioral Health Director, effective June 15, 2026. A Kings County native, Dr. Rogers brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in public behavioral health systems. Dr. Rogers has dedicated her career to strengthening systems of care, expanding access to quality behavioral health services, and improving outcomes for individuals and families throughout the region. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Rogers served as Regional Director for Kings View Behavioral Health, where she provided executive leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive portfolio of mental health, substance use disorder, crisis response, and community-based programs serving Kings County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/f3084452-c8f7-41fd-853b-a3b04b759a1e/Cari_Yardley_Nevada.jpg New Members - Cari Yardley Behavioral Health Director Nevada County Cari Yardley is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Acting Director of Behavioral Health for Nevada County. 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In her prior role (from 2008-2021) she served as an executive for the Tri-City Mental Health Authority, a Joint Powers Authority providing outpatient specialty mental health services to the cities of Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, CA. Toni has been a Governing Board Member of CBHDA since 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/46ca3324-bfe6-4acb-846e-48a754243cdb/Stacy_Kuwahara.jpg Board Officers (Test for County Directory) - Stacy Kuwahara President-Elect Stacy Kuwahara, LMFT is the Behavior Health Director for Kern County. She oversees the Kern County Mental Health Plan, responsible for providing a full array of mental health and substance use services. She is a licensed Marriage Family Counselor. Ms. Kuwahara has worked for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services since 2008. She started her career with the department as a volunteer, working as a clinician with foster care youth. She has worked in many teams within the department and across many divisions including Children’s Services, Crisis Services, Managed Care and Quality Improvement. Prior to becoming the director, she served as the Deputy Director over Finance, Medical Services, Contracts, Information Technology Services and Quality Improvement. She has worked closely in the department’s disaster operations team, overseeing logistics and operations in the department’s response to local and statewide disaster events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1570651869047-0ZEZ7CKW3K97FVERWRYZ/DSC_0627.jpg Board Officers (Test for County Directory) - Phebe Bell Past President Phebe Bell, MSW is the Director of Behavioral Health for Nevada County where she oversees mental health and substance use disorder services. Prior to this position she worked for both Placer and Nevada County Health and Human Services Agencies managing programs in the Tahoe Truckee area. 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Through clear messaging and shareable content, we aim to ensure that decision-makers hear from counties and consumers about the life-saving impact of mobile crisis services and the urgent need to preserve equitable access for all counties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/3ea2fa17-c15d-4068-a33a-36ffede039aa/Screenshot+2026-03-25+222706.png Protect Mobile Crisis - Check Out Our Mobile Crisis Fact Sheet This mobile crisis fact sheet provides an overview of what the mobile crisis benefit is, how it is funded, and the critical role it plays in supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. It highlights the key benefits of mobile crisis services, including rapid response, reduced reliance on law enforcement, and decreased emergency room visits as well as improved access to care. 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