With over 50 years of service to people in need in North Marin, our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success. We envision a strong community with opportunities for all.
 
North Marin Community Services (NMCS) evolved as a 501(c)(3) on January 1, 2018 through a merger between the Novato Youth Center and Novato Human Needs Center (founded in 1972). As a result, now stronger and better positioned to serve Marin County, we provide trauma informed, integrated and culturally appropriate services. Our person-centered approach to care offers individuals a chance to achieve a better quality of life.

As the anchor human services nonprofit organization serving North Marin, our multi-service organization is called upon to address health disparities for children, adults, families, seniors, and immigrants. Our services help to correct Marin’s extreme income, racial, and educational inequalities, and ensure opportunities for all, especially our most vulnerable clients.
 
Our program areas of Case Management, Mental Health and Wellness, Latine Programs, and Child Development are delivered by an experienced and diverse team of 66 staff members and 255+ volunteers. Half of our staff are bilingual, enabling us to serve a culturally and socio-economically diverse mix of families in North Marin.  
 
NMCS has earned the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator (platinum/four stars) and has received multiple awards in recognition of excellence. NMCS was named a Best Place to Work by the North Bay Business Journal in 2021 and 2022 and received the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Heart of Marin Excellence in Leadership Award in 2022.

Health & Wellness

Health Services

Humanitarian

Non Profit

Social Programs

North Marin Community Services

Cheryl Paddack

John Dicochea

Paul Russell

Maria Jaramillo - Botero

Emily Bugos

Donnell Holmes

Charlotte Gonnella

Karen Smail Poksay

Rafelina Maglio

Vanshika Nachnani

The Mental Health and Clinical Services team at North Marin Community Services provides comprehensive mental health support, including therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing mental health care. This team consists of professionally trained and bilingual clinicians who offer culturally sensitive services tailored to individuals and families. They play a crucial role in promoting mental well-being, addressing trauma, and supporting clients through various psychological challenges to enhance overall quality of life.

Mental Health and Clinical Services

Leadership Team

Education and Child Development Team

Mental Health and Clinical Services

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Leadership Team

Education and Child Development Team