Letter: Tahoe Youth & Family Services welcomes new Board and Advisory Council members

I am excited to share that Tahoe Youth & Family Services has two new board members: Captain Ron Mitchitarian of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Jen Tune Regional Manager of Anytime Fitness with facilities in Gardnerville, Fernley, Yerington and Reno. Both bring skills, talents and excitement to our organization along with a passion for our mission and vision. They understand the need and importance of providing mental health and substance abuse services along with education.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services has also created an Advisory Council. Members of this Council are individuals who have skills and talents that we need to fulfill our mission successfully. Lisa Whear of Gardnerville and Dr. Erin Jones of South Lake Tahoe are past board members and bring with them a host of talents and skills that have helped Tahoe Youth & Family Services grow through their knowledge of the community.

When you see either Erin, Jen, Lisa or Ron please congratulate them. They bring expertise we would not have if it were not for them. They are making a difference in our community.

For our community to be stronger together, we need to give children, youth and families the opportunities to become physically and emotionally healthy. Let us all support our community members by truly listening and encouraging them to reach out for help. Don’t let them be stigmatized or fearful. Be a part of the solution, take their hand and help them get the services they need.
For information on becoming a Board or Advisory Council member, please visit our website at tahoeyouth.org or call Karen Carey, Executive Director at (775)782-4202.

- Karen S. Carey, executive director, TYFS