Hopestream is pleased to announce a new partnership with Clear Behavioral Health, which aims to provide comprehensive mental health expertise to its team of content contributors. This collaboration marks a significant step in the nonprofit's mission to support families dealing with youth substance misuse and addiction. "This partnership with Clear Behavioral Health allows us to offer a more holistic approach to supporting families," said Brenda Zane, Co-Founder at Hopestream. "By integrating mental health expertise with our existing focus on substance misuse, we can better equip parents to address their children's treatment needs comprehensively." As part of this partnership, Lindsey Rae Ackerman, LMFT, CHHC, and VP of Clinic Services at Clear Behavioral Health, will act as the new resident mental health expert. Ackerman will play a crucial role in the private online community, helping parents understand the various diagnoses and conditions their adolescent and young adult children face. “Understanding the mental health challenges and complex interplay with substance misuse our teens face is a crucial step in creating a supportive and healing environment for them. I’m excited to partner with Hopestream to help parents build that foundation of knowledge and empower them to support their children through life’s challenges,” said Ackerman. This new member benefit underscores Hopestream's commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges families face when dealing with youth addiction and mental health issues. The collaboration aims to empower parents with the knowledge and resources necessary to create positive change in their children's lives, fostering a more informed and supportive community. About Hopestream: Hopestream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides resources, education, and support services to help families and communities impacted by youth substance misuse and addiction. The organization's mission is to equip parents with vital knowledge, personal connections, and resources they need to create conditions for positive change when they have a child misusing substances and struggling with mental health challenges. Visit hopestreamcommunity.org for more information. About Your Behavioral Health: Your Behavioral Health is a leading regional behavioral health services platform that provides comprehensive, best-in-class services for adults and teens across the continuum of mental health and addiction treatment. With state-of-the-art facilities across Southern California, expert clinical teams, and pioneering evidence-based and patient-centric approach to care, Your Behavioral Health offers specialized residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs for depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, substance abuse, and other mental health conditions. Its family of brands includes Clear Behavioral Health, New Life House, and Neuro Wellness Spa. For more information, please visit www.yourbehavioralhealth.com.
