Meredith Evans is a licensed marriage and family therapist who was appointed as the new director of clinical services for Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center in Marysville. 

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center, an extension of Casa de Esperanza, is proud to announce the appointment of Meredith Evans, a licensed marriage and family therapist, as its new director of clinical services.

Evans will begin her new role on July 7 and will be based at Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center in Marysville.

In her new position, Evans will oversee a dedicated team of clinical therapists who provide behavioral health support throughout the Yuba-Sutter region, supporting Casa de Esperanza’s broader mission to support survivors of violence and abuse through trauma-informed care.

“Casa de Esperanza and Hope Haven have been a beacon for healing,” Evans said. “I look forward to expanding trauma informed therapy services while advancing initiatives to help address our clients unmet needs.”

Evans most recently served as the chief behavioral health officer at Peach Tree Health, where she built and led integrated behavioral health services, expanded California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal programming and implemented justice-involved care initiatives. Her career also includes key leadership roles with Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health and Butte County Behavioral Health, as well as a long history of service to local children and families.

"We are thrilled to welcome Meredith to the Casa de Esperanza team," said Michelle Downing, executive director of Casa de Esperanza. "Her proven leadership, deep compassion, and forward-thinking approach to behavioral health make her an exceptional choice for this role. We are confident she will bring both innovation and stability as we continue to expand access to quality care, right here in our community."

Hope Haven continues to serve as a vital resource for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges in the Yuba-Sutter area, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that supports healing and resilience. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call or text the crisis line at: 530-674-2040.

For media inquiries, please contact Downing at (530) 674-5400 or [email protected].