The Anka Way
Caring
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We focus on providing integrated care and person-centered planning - •
We use home-like facilities - •
We promote recovery and resiliency in a positive environment
dependable
| • | We have been in business for nearly 40 years |
| • | We serve over 16,000 consumers annually |
| • | We use modern / evidence-based practices |
| • | Our programs are financially self-sustaining |
professional
| • | We possess a three year unqualified CARF accreditation |
| • | We offer cutting-edge training for all our employees |
| • | We provide award-winning programs and services |
| • | We offer rigorous Quality Assurance and Systems and Electronic Health Records to our Partners |
Anka Awards
2
Sunday on 7
ABC Channel 7 "Sunday on 7 TV Recognition
2
Forbes
Forbes Magazine listing
2
City of Concord
The City of Concord, "Human Relations Committee Humanitarian Award"
2
Lilly
Lilly Behavioral Health Leadership Award
2
Contra costa county
Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission Certificate Award
2
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel's "Champions of Industry"
2
Solano County
Solano County Mayor's Award
2
California State Assembly
State of California Assembly Award
2
SAmhsa
"Innovative Outreach Program"
2
hud
HUD Top 1000 Performer
2
Americans with disabilities
"ADA Award"
2
NISH
Certificate of Achievement
Our Philosophy
to eliminate the impact of behavioral health problems for all people.
Anka has earned national recognition as a premiere behavioral healthcare corporation as a result of our ability to design, implement and operate exceptional cutting-edge programs.
We serve more than 16,000 individuals annually and employ more than 1,000 professional, well-trained staff. Our philosophy is to treat the whole person by fully integrating care of both mind and body, always using clinically-proven, psycho-social models designed to promote health and wellness while containing costs.
Leadership Team
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Chris Withrow, BSW, PT, CPHQ
Chief Executive Officer
I have been serving with Anka for nearly fifteen (15) years now, and the growth we have experienced during that time is astonishing. What begin in 1973 as a small organization serving developmentally delayed children has expanded into a large, multi-site agency assisting over 16,000 people per year. I am absolutely confident that the innovative, passionate team we have assembled will keep us true to our mission as we continue to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to those in need.
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NAJA W. BOYD, PsyD
Chief Operating Officer
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MARTY GIFFIN, PhD
Sr. VP of Program Services in Southern California
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NZINGA HARRISON, MD
Sr. VP of East Coast Operations and Medical Director -
KAREN WISE, PsyD
Sr. VP of Program Services in Northern California
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YOLANDA BRAXTON, PsyD
VP of Business Development
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SHARENE KACYRA, MA
Director of Project Management
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DONALD KIRTLAND, PhD
Director of Quality Improvement
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TODD DANGOTT
Director of Risk Management & HR
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KEVIN ANDREWS
Director of Information Technology
