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Mission & Vision of Polara Health Foundation
The Mission | Polara Health Foundation is to support Polara Health by raising funds and mental health awareness.
The Vision | Commitment to a community in which mental health services are available to anyone and everyone in need.
Dedicated volunteer leadership brings the mission of the Polara Health Foundation to life. The Board members meet regularly as a team to ensure that Clinic programs and services have necessary resources to move from good to great; the resources the Clinic needs to fill critical gaps in care. The Board leads the charge to challenge stigma, enhance awareness and raise the level of education related to mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorders. Last year, the Polara Health Foundation provided direct support to Polara Health programs and services.
YOU can help us do even more this year by making a donation to the Polara Health Foundation!
The Vision | Commitment to a community in which mental health services are available to anyone and everyone in need.
Dedicated volunteer leadership brings the mission of the Polara Health Foundation to life. The Board members meet regularly as a team to ensure that Clinic programs and services have necessary resources to move from good to great; the resources the Clinic needs to fill critical gaps in care. The Board leads the charge to challenge stigma, enhance awareness and raise the level of education related to mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorders. Last year, the Polara Health Foundation provided direct support to Polara Health programs and services.
YOU can help us do even more this year by making a donation to the Polara Health Foundation!
Polara Health Foundation Board
SUSAN BELL
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Ms. Bell earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She brings over 30 years of experience in social services and health care, including a seven year tenure as the Vice President of Planning and Business Development at Yuma Regional Medical Center. Susan has volunteered with a number of local non-profits since moving to Prescott in 2008, including CASA for Kids Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, and the Yavapai Humane Society. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Polara Health Foundation, having joined in late 2012.
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DR. DAVID FERO
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Dr. David Fero joined the Polara Health Foundation Board in February 2017 to continue his lifelong advocacy of community mental health treatment and integrative healthcare. Dr. Fero holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University, and served for 31 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Psychologist, coordinating and delivering various Mental and Behavioral Health programs. He served from 2001-2011 as Service Line Manager for Mental Health for the Northern AZ VA Healthcare System, and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health treatment and program evaluation. Dr. Fero is an avid bicyclist and commutes nearly everywhere within the City of Prescott. He’s also a trail builder with the “Over the Hill Gang”.
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TERRI FARNETI
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Terri Farneti, a 24-year resident of Prescott recently retired from Yavapai County Community Health Services after 16 years. Terri assisted with Public Health Accreditation, coordinated the Community Health Improvement meetings consisting of over 50 community partners, and served as the Public Information Officer. Terri has volunteered with a number of local non-profits since moving to Prescott in 1998, including Yavapai County Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Launch Pad Teen Center, and the League of Women Voters at the local, state and national levels.
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