Napa State Hospital Volunteer Community Advisory Board
Enhancing Patients Lives at Napa State Hospital
We’re a small nonprofit looking to grow our membership, made up of retired hospital staff and Napa locals who care deeply about mental health recovery. We operate independently as a 501(c)3 entity with a mission to bring comfort, joy and community to the 1,200+ patients who call the Napa State hospital home. We ensure funds raised are expended directly to the patients receiving care and treatment services.
Many of NSH patients have little or no support from family or friends, which can make the holidays and even birthdays feel especially lonely. That’s where CAB steps in!
Community Advisory Board (CAB): Our Purpose
Join us in supporting the hospital’s Patients Benefit Fund, which gives patients $5 on their birthday and $5 in December. Additionally, we take pride in funding meaningful celebrations, cultural events, and recreational programs like sports, hobbies, and artistic expression that lift spirits and remind our patients they are seen, supported, valued, and not forgotten.
Messages of appreciation directly from Napa State Hospital staff:
Thank you so much for your generous gift of the food for the Special Event! The patients loved the tamales and enjoyed the special treat. Staff were all so grateful to have a break from the tedious paperwork, it was such a seamless process that felt like a holiday gift for us too!
Thank you again, you made our event so special
Alicia B., MA, BC-DMT
Program Assistant, Rehabilitation Therapy Services
Department of State Hospitals – Napa
The CAB’s Chair, was instrumental in coordinating a very successful fundraiser at Wooden Valley Winery where they raised awareness and $1K donated to our Patient Benefit Fund. This fund allows us to gift each patient with $5 during the holidays and on their birthday month. $5 might seem small to us, however to our patients it means the world to be thought of during these special holidays. Thank you, CAB, for all you do for our patients!
Heather L.
Volunteer & Donations Coordinator
Department of State Hospitals – Napa
Our Board Members
Georgia
Board Treasurer
As a CAB member I enjoy being able to bring some of the simple things in life to the patients (birthdays, Christmas trees and parties) and the people I volunteer with are the most caring people I have ever met. In my daily life, family brings me joy and my grandson makes me smile daily. Hobby is making candy gifts at Christmas.
Dean
Board Member
As a CAB member I have always had an affinity for helping the people living and working at DSH Napa, so it brings me joy to volunteer. In my home life I enjoy playing games with family and friends. I have learned that in any game the goal is to win – but it is the goal that’s important, not the victory
Sheree
Board Liaison
Sheree is a dedicated community advocate and marketing professional committed to enhancing the lives of Napa State Hospital patients. As Board Liaison, her role is crucial in maintaining the partnership and collaboration with Enhanced Patient Services. Sheree brings valuable project management expertise from her professional role in the wine industry to optimize CAB’s social presents, volunteer engagement and community awareness. Sheree takes a hands-on approach to ensuring that funds and donations directly benefit patients receiving care and treatment services.
Professionally, Sheree is the Marketing Project Manager at a leading Napa Valley wine company. She has a unique blend of marketing acumen, project management skills and dependability that makes her an asset to CAB’s mission. Sheree resides in Napa with her three children and her dog, Lola.
The humanity that we all share is more important than the mental illness we may not
Elyn R. Saks