Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health is thrilled to announce the resounding success of our Second Annual Back-to-School Drive! Thanks to the generous support of our caring community and dedicated partners, we were able to fill 32 backpacks for our adolescent patients, helping them step confidently into the new school year.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Donors
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who donated, your kindness is directly making a difference in young lives. Special recognition goes to the management team at Costco on Heather Ridge and the many others for their generous contributions of backpacks and water bottles. Your thoughtful support ensures that our adolescents start their scholastic journey not just with supplies, but with encouragement and self-esteem.
Why This Matters
At Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health, we believe that education plays a vital role in holistic wellness. A student well-equipped for school is better equipped for life, classrooms become places of growth, refuge, and resilience.
By providing these backpacks, we’re not just offering school supplies—we’re investing in stability, confidence, and the capacity to learn and thrive.
The Bigger Picture
Our Back-to-School Drive perfectly aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care. Whether through inpatient services like holistic crisis support, detox, and assessments, or through outpatient programs such as PHP and IOP, we strive to address the comprehensive needs of our patients.
The event highlights our commitment to going beyond treatment, creating opportunities for growth, and supporting every aspect of our adolescents’ well-being.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to build on this success in the years to come. Our goal is to expand this supportive tradition, rallying ongoing partnerships with local businesses, donors, and community members who share our belief: every child deserves to feel prepared, supported, and seen.
If you or your organization are interested in participating next year, whether through donations, volunteering, or sponsorship, please reach out. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.
About Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health serves as the flagship campus of the OC Specialty Health & Hospitals system, located in Aliso Viejo, California. With 119 inpatient beds, the facility serves adolescents, and adults with acute psychiatric needs.
Our patient-centered care includes both inpatient and outpatient programs, designed to foster healing in a compassionate, secure, and inspiring setting. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families find strength, resilience, and hope on their journey to wellness.