Soroptimist gift will revamp treatment rooms

Spaces at PBH’s Sequim site will be for traumatized children/youth

May 14, 2025 1:30 am
Photo courtesy of Sequim Soroptimists Linda Klinefelter, center, president of Soroptimist International of Sequim, presents a check for $9,000 to Tracy Sheldon, left, development director for Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH), and Patty Jordan, PBH’s Child Family Services supervisor. The money will be used for child- and youth-friendly treatment rooms at PBH’s Sequim location.
Photo courtesy of Sequim Soroptimists Linda Klinefelter, center, president of Soroptimist International of Sequim, presents a check for $9,000 to Tracy Sheldon, left, development director for Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH), and Patty Jordan, PBH’s Child Family Services supervisor. The money will be used for child- and youth-friendly treatment rooms at PBH’s Sequim location.

A donation of $9,000 by Soroptimist International of Sequim will help transform clinical spaces at Peninsula Behavioral Health’s (PBH) Sequim office into treatment rooms that are child- and youth-friendly.

The donation will fund critical elements for the new rooms, including furnishings, play therapy materials, trauma recovery resources, and tools to support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These spaces are designed to provide PBH’s clinical team with the tools necessary to connect with children who are struggling with trauma, often without the words to express their pain.

“With this funding, we can create warm, engaging spaces where young people feel safe enough to open up, play, and begin the path to healing. We are incredibly grateful to Soroptimist International of Sequim for making this possible,” said Wendy Sisk, CEO of Peninsula Behavioral Health.

PBH’s Youth Services programs, including WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services), are designed to support not just the child, but the entire family system. The newly equipped treatment rooms will enhance PBH’s ability to support families holistically.

“Supporting women and children in our community is central to the Soroptimist mission,” said Linda Klinefelter, president of Soroptimist International of Sequim. “We are honored to contribute to this project, which will directly impact the lives of children and families in Sequim by providing them with access to compassionate, high-quality care.”

PBH is a licensed 501(c)(3) behavioral health agency serving Sequim and Port Angeles. Since becoming a Certified Behavioral Community Health Clinic in 2020, PBH has expanded its services to better address the needs of the community. With a team of over 140 professionals, PBH annually provides comprehensive care to over 3,500 individuals, making it the most equipped agency in Clallam County for treating residents with complex behavioral health challenges. Learn more at PeninsulaBehavioral.org.