On Thursday, May 2, Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Orange County AOT FSP was honored with the Outstanding Contract Service Provider award at the Inaugural Mental Health Gala hosted by Orange County Behavioral Health. Led by administrator Jessica Dirks, LCSW, and clinical director Skylar Valles, LCSW, the OC AOT FSP team has consistently delivered exceptional services to the community.

Lei Portugal Calloway, Peer Team Lead, had the privilege of accepting the award on behalf of the program. 

The inaugural Mental Health Awareness Gala 2024, held at The Velvet Rose in Orange, California, featured a ceremony with 130 nominations across various categories, including BHS program, BHS contract provider, and Behavioral Health Community Advocate. OC AOT FSP emerged as the 1st Place winner in the BHS Contract Provider category, highlighting their dedication and remarkable achievements in enhancing behavioral health services for Orange County.

The Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Full Service Partnership (AOT FSP) in Santa Ana, California, led by Jessica Dirks and Skylar Valles, was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the community’s behavioral health landscape. Jyoti Gustafson (Licensed Team Lead) and Lei Portugal Calloway played pivotal roles in this success.

Annette Mugriditchian, Interim Director of Behavioral Health Services, presented the award to Lei Portugal Calloway during the gala, underscoring the program’s significant impact and commitment to advancing behavioral health in Orange County.

Congratulations again to the entire OC AOT FSP team for this well-deserved recognition!