County of Orange
Health Care Agency

Behavioral Health Services
Press Release

Juliette A. Poulson, RN, MN
Interim Director

Douglas C. Barton
Deputy Agency Director
Behavioral Health Services

Mailing Address:
405 W. 5th Street
Santa Ana, Ca 92701

E-Mail: PublicInfo@ochca.com

For Immediate Release
FEBRUARY 5, 2001

Contact: SHARON MODAFF
(714) 796-0100

(Santa Ana) - Children and Youth Services' (CYS) Project Together is seeking dedicated adult males and females of all cultural backgrounds to serve as mentors for youth receiving Health Care Agency services due to emotional and family difficulties. A mentor must be willing to commit 2 - 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months serving as a positive role model. The mentor takes the child on outings, involving them in enrichment and other activities. Background checks are required and training is provided. CYS-Project Together is a mentor and support program of the Orange County Health Care Agency/Behavioral Health Services. Please contact Peggy Evans, CYS-Project Together at (714) 796-0117.

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