North Marin Community Services

Congratulations to all the NMCS kids who participated in the summer Talent and Fashion Show!🎤 Talents included music, singing, dancing, gymnastics, and more. The Fashion Show showcased outfits made from recycled materials ♻️ like bags, newspaper, maps, paint samples, and more. The clothes were carefully crafted by teachers Andrea, Aracelia, and Andrea’s mom and were modeled by NMCS students. Shout out to the amazing teachers who made the show a success! We were delighted to have so many parents and community members in the audience to cheer the performers on. 🥳🎊

We are so grateful to our 20+ Board of Directors and Committee members who volunteer their expertise and time in service on our mission (1,600+ volunteer hours over the past year). Tonight’s Board of Directors meeting lifted up the spirit of our culture of dedication, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and opportunities for all! https://www.northmarincs.org/meet-the-team/

We have spots available in our free Developmental Playgroup for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers! This program includes circle time, activity tables, social-emotional development, and gross and fine motor skill development activities. Starting this September, Playgroup meets twice per week. For more information, call us at (415) 892-1643 or visit www.northmarincs.org/education-programs/developmental-playgroup/.

¡Tenemos lugares disponibles en nuestro grupo de juego de desarrollo gratuito para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus padres/cuidadores! Este programa incluye tiempo en círculo, mesas de actividades, desarrollo socioemocional y actividades de desarrollo de habilidades motoras gruesas y finas. A partir de septiembre, Playgroup se reúne dos veces por semana. Para obtener más información, llámenos al (415) 892-1643 o visite www.northmarincs.org/education-programs/developmental-playgroup/.

Today we celebrated our mutual values our hope, dedication, kindness, and equity. Thank you to our team of 492 staff and volunteers who helped provide accessible services to 13K people over the past year. Left to right: CEO Cheryl Paddack, Board President Jim Correa, CFO Vanshika Nachnani, Board VP Isaac Munene. Together, we are stronger and able to offer open and inclusive doors for people in need of our services. Thank you all for being a member of the NMCS community that stands up for opportunities for all ❤️

Our NMCS Case Managers modeling team building, co-care and self-care 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out yesterday! Our Mental Health Team had a wonderful time connecting with community members and local organizations. We are grateful for our community partnerships!

The Mental Health team at NMCS invite you all to celebrate National Wellness month! Make sure to prioritize your mental, physical and emotional health this month (and always) by doing at least one thing to improve your health and wellness. ✨🧠💪

Therapy is one great way to improve your mental health. Call (415) 892-1643 ext. 239 for a free intake with us! 💜

What's one thing you do for your personal wellness?

Zumba classes are back with Promotora Betty Ku! Starting July 31, 2024, every Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30pm. No registration needed - just drop in and have fun!

¡Las clases de Zumba están de regreso con nuestra Promotora Betty Ku! Empiezan el 31 de julio, 2024, todos los miércoles de: 5:30 - 6:30pm. ¡No necesita registrarse, solo llegue y diviertase!

We are grateful to be named one of the Best Community Service and Food Insecurity Nonprofits in Marin for the second year in a row! It's an honor to be listed with some of our partners: Center for Domestic Peace, Community Action Marin, ExtraFood, Marin Community Clinics, and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Thank you, Marin Magazine!

See the full listing under Philanthropy here: https://marinmagazine.com/best-of-the-county/

July E-News: Rooted in community with you! As we enter a new fiscal year, we thank you for helping to fuel our mission. Together we empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community. Your commitment helps us foster a strong community with opportunities for all. Read more in our latest e-news.

July E-News: Rooted in community with you! Stronger together! As we enter a new fiscal year, we thank you for helping to fuel our mission. Together we empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community. Your commitment helps us foster a strong community with opportunities for all.

Summer Garden Club is in full swing, and both the School Age and Preschool gardens are thriving! Along with teachers Allysa and Omahar, students are learning how to plant and take care of a garden, what nutrients their bodies get from eating vegetables, how to harvest vegetables and grapes, and more! Most recently, students worked pulling weeds in the area near the playground so they can plant sunflowers 🌻

Special thanks to the following people and businesses that helped our garden this year!
🌱 Marie Steckmest from the UC Marin Master Gardeners who helped us plan our beds, gave us gardening advice, and donated soil and plants/flowers.
🌱 Sloat Garden Center for donating soil, plants, and seeds.
🌱 Pini Hardware for donating soil.

Today was the second session of our new small group called 'Building Champions' led by Yvette, Mental Health Associate and Ivy, MFT Trainee here at NMCS. This group will be offered once a week for the next six weeks. The group’s goal is to foster trust, respect, and peer connections while reducing conflicts, discipline issues, and anxiety. The group provides boys with an opportunity to meet with classmates and peers on a more personal level.

Students will participate in a variety of activities and projects while focusing on a weekly themed lesson. The overall goal is for boys to learn that they are in control of their attitudes, behaviors, and success and to come to understand that with perseverance they can be champions at life!

Our TK-8th graders had a blast getting creative with Art from the Heart last week! We are so lucky to work with Art from the Heart throughout the year with a special week-long intensive during the summer. Art from the Heart is a local nonprofit focused on building children’s self-confidence and giving them the opportunity to develop an appreciation and love of the arts.

Yesterday afternoon, the Novato Police Department joined NMCS school age youth for a game of indoor soccer. In an exciting turn of events, NMCS kids scored a goal in the last two minutes to tie up the game! Thank you to the NPD for joining us! ⚽️

NMCS mental health professionals are eager to work with you and help you through every stage of life! Our therapy services offer a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns. To learn more visit https://www.northmarincs.org/mental-health/ or call (415) 892-1643, ext 239 for a free assessment.

Los profesionales de salud mental de NMCS están deseando trabajar con usted y ayudarle en cada etapa de la vida. Nuestros servicios de terapia ofrecen un espacio seguro para explorar sus pensamientos, sentimientos y preocupaciones. Para obtener más información, visite https://www.northmarincs.org/mental-health/ o llame al (415) 892-1643, ext 239 para una evaluación gratuita.

Zumba Summer Break: There will be no Zumba classes Wednesday, July 17 and 24. We will return on July 31!

Zumba descanso de verano: No habrá clase de zumba los miércoles 17 y 24 de julio. ¡Regresamos el 31 de julio!

NMCS is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Leadership Team. The Vice-President of Philanthropy and Operations (VPPO) will provide oversight to fundraising, operations, and human resources, and serves on Leadership Team with CEO, CFO and VP of Programs & Impact.

Vice-President of Philanthropy and Operations - North Marin Community Services - Career Page Apply to Vice-President of Philanthropy and Operations at North Marin Community Services in Novato, CA.

At NMCS, We are proud to offer accessible and affordable mental health services in English and Spanish. To get started with therapy services, please call (415) 892-1643, ext 239 for a confidential and free phone assessment.

En NMCS, estamos orgullosos de ofrecer servicios de salud mental accesibles y economicos en ingles y español. Para empezar con los servicios de terapia, por favor llame al (415) 892-1643, ext 239 para una evaluación telefónica confidencial y gratuita.

“Novato, Love Where You Live. Make a Difference”. The North Marin Community Services Team walked with pride down Grant Ave yesterday during Novato 4th of July Parade. Thank you to families, volunteers, staff, and partners for joining us. Our CEO Cheryl Paddack was honored to be this year’s Grand Marshal. Special thanks to volunteers on the Novato 4th of July parade committee who helped make this treasured community event possible!

At NMCS, our person-centered approach to mental health services offers individuals and families a chance to achieve a better quality of life.
Our clinic is accepting new clients for MH services! Contact us to learn more at 📞 (415) 892-1643 ext 239 or 💻 northmarincs.org/mental-health.

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Aqui en NMCS, nuestro enfoque de los servicios de salud mental esta centrado en la persona y ofrece a las personas y a las familias la oportunidad de lograr una mejor calidad de vida.

¡La clínica esta aceptando nuevos clientes para los servicios de salud mental! Contáctanos para obtener más información al 📞 (415) 892-1643 ext 239 o 💻 en northmarincs.org/mental-health.

This month, NMCS is the beneficiary of an Independence from Hunger food drive hosted by Novato Grocery Outlet! When you stop by our local Grocery Outlet, you'll have the opportunity to make a donation or purchase a bag of needed food for our Food Pantry participants. Donate $5 or more, and you'll receive a $5 off coupon for your next purchase of $25+. We hope you'll participate!

Huge thank you to Novato Grocery Outlet for their support! From Shannon & Eric Flick, Owner/Operators, "We are excited to partner with NMCS in this month long event, Independence from Hunger! All donations stay 100% local. We work here, we live here and feel fortunate to be able to help those in our community that need it."

Our Child Development Program summer field trips are off to a great start! Last week, the kids got to explore at Bear Valley Visitors Center in Point Reyes, learn about marine mammals at the Marine Mammal Center, hike through Tennessee Valley, and enjoy the ocean and beach. Happy summer!

Our team is growing! We are pleased to post a new Database Administrator position. This position is part of Management Team, and reports to the VP of Programs & Impact. Join our strong, positive culture and make a difference locally in Marin County. Apply at:

Database Administrator - North Marin Community Services - Career Page Apply to Database Administrator at North Marin Community Services in Novato, CA.

Deborah is a Novato middle school student who participated in our School Works Initiative (SWI) program. We are grateful for her willingness to share her story 💜 From Deborah: “The reason I got referred [to SWI] was because at my previous school, I wasn’t making the best choices and over time, things got worse. While in the program, I met new people that became friends and went on field trips. They were super fun. My favorite memory was going to Six Flags in the summer and the trampolines at Epicenter. I would meet with Ms. Cinthia once a week in the office; that helped me because if I had work, I could catch up. If I had missing assignments, I could finish them and if I got stuck, I could ask for help. It felt good knowing that I would see an improvement in my grades, and it also made my parents proud.

“Throughout the program Ms. Cinthia helped me set goals and get to know myself better. My parents also got help as part of the program. They used to meet with their case manager, Isaura, and got help with things that made a difference for my whole family. We started to get along more, talk calmly and spend more quality time together. My parents didn’t get to finish school, their family couldn’t afford it; so, they had to work at an early age. Knowing the sacrifices they made, like coming to the US, makes me grateful because I know they want a better life for me and my brother. That is what keeps me motivated. The experience I had changed me for the better and I am glad I participated in the School Works Initiative program.”

The Novato 4th of July Parade is less than two weeks away, and we are excited to share that NMCS CEO Cheryl Paddack is this year's Grand Marshal! If you would like to participate in the parade, we invite you and your friends and family of all ages to join us in representing NMCS. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45A5AC28A2FF2-50019360-4thofjuly #/

Grand Marshal information: https://novatoparade.com/novato-grand-marshal/