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Wellness Center reports client successes, new peer support hire and 20‑year events
Summary
A Wellness Center staff member reported client progress including reunifications, employment gains, and increased social participation; staff announced a new Peer Support Specialist (started March 23, 2026) and two 20‑year celebration events planned for May and September.
A Wellness Center staff member, Monica, presented the consumer report to the Merced County BHRS planning council and outlined multiple client success stories. Examples included a client who reestablished contact with their children; a client who stopped using substances and increased participation in groups; and a client who passed the state cosmetology exam and found a salon opportunity. Monica also reported a client who obtained a clerical substitute position with the Merced City School District and is pursuing certification in Medical Administration Assistance.
Monica listed recent group outings (Bellevue Bowl and local movies in January and March) and planned trips (an April movie day and an April 16 trip to Fresno’s Underground Gardens). She said a new Peer Support Specialist started on March 23, 2026, and described two planned 20‑year Wellness Center events: an annual lake event at Yosemite Lake in May (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) and a September open house for clients to showcase art and programs. Monica said more information will be provided closer to the events.
