Dear Lincoln Champions,

I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of community as I settle into my role as CEO of Lincoln. We live in a time for many of division, isolation, and a loss of connection that provides meaning and a sense of belonging. Read about the stories of hope we see every day.

Transformative new center will impact lives and the West Oakland community

Lincoln proudly announced today the selection of Allison Staulcup Becwar as its new President & CEO effective March 1, 2019. Following an inclusive selection process involving the board, staff, and key external stakeholders, Becwar, who recently served as Lincoln’s Chief Program Officer, succeeds Christine Stoner-Mertz following her departure after 13 years of service to the organization.

"Preventing Suicide Is Everyone’s Business" says Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO of National Council for Behavioral Health.

Many of us know of at least one person who has thought about harming themselves or others who have thought their only choice was to end their life.

by Jennifer Re and Diatra Simpson

Since 1883, Lincoln has influenced the lives of children and families through evolving programs to disrupt cy-cles of poverty and trauma by addressing three core areas: education, family, and well-being. In 2013, Lin-coln adopted and launched its first MDFT program in Contra Costa County, funded by County Mental Health and Probation. Within a short time, MDFT proved to be an excellent fit for Lincoln.