Hanna Center

🎓 Big congratulations to two Hanna Center alumni who are reaching exciting new milestones!

Edgar Porras (Class of 2021) recently graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College with an A.S. in Criminal Justice and is headed to a CSU this fall to continue his education.

Rey Sebastian (Class of 2020) graduated from Sonoma State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology.

Watching our alumni pursue their goals and create bright futures is one of the greatest joys of our work. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Congratulations, Edgar and Rey! 🎉

Mental health care can begin with one important shift: meeting students where they are.

In her latest article for Mental Health Awareness Month, Evelynn Hernandez-Brown, LMFT, Hanna Center Clinical Director, explores how school-based mental health services can help students feel less alone, make sense of what they are carrying, and connect to additional support when needed.

At Hanna Center, we believe access is not just about whether care exists. It is also about whether young people can reach it in a setting where trust and consistency already live.

Read more: https://hannacenter.org/stories/why-meeting-students-where-they-are/

Last week, Hanna Academy graduating seniors gathered with staff for our annual senior dinner tradition.

It was a meaningful evening to celebrate this milestone, share a meal, and honor the students as they prepare for what comes next. We’re proud of each of our seniors and grateful for the staff who continue to walk alongside them with care, encouragement, and support.

Thank you to Lococo's Cucina Rustica for hosting us and helping make the evening feel so special.

Congratulations, graduates! We’re cheering you on!

Adam’s story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when care, stability, and community come together.

At Hanna Center, our system of care is designed to meet young people where they are and walk alongside them as they build toward what’s possible. Through residential support, education, mental health care, life skills, and trusted relationships, youth like Adam are able to find stability, discover their strengths, and take meaningful steps toward the future.

This is what lasting outcomes can look like: confidence, purpose, and the belief that someone is always on your side.

Every child deserves a summer they’ll remember forever. ☀️💙

A place to laugh with friends. To try something new. To feel included, supported, and carefree.

But for many families, summer camp is simply out of reach.

Your gift to Hanna Center camp scholarships can help give a child the joy, connection, and memories every kid deserves.

Donate today: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/adaptive-donor-form/?formId=29fd97ef-8e99-4d26-9cf4-a0f2bce8984a