Empowering Recovery
Dedicated to assisting communities in Sonoma County facing challenges related to mental health and addiction.
Who We Are
The mission of Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral Health (SFBH) is to reduce the incidence of and impact of mental health and addiction challenges in Sonoma County.
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We envision a Sonoma County with improved mental health and addiction treatment outcomes. One of our goals is to expand recovery spaces beyond traditional addiction-focused peer support rooms. We aim to create sober environments where individuals can develop a sense of belonging, safety, and community—spaces where they can share their struggles openly.
These environments will differ from traditional fellowship rooms by centering around collective passion projects rather than solely focusing on sobriety. Participants will collaborate on shared goals and present their outcomes to the public, emphasizing achievement through action. The vision is to spark a sense of collective pride and purpose—not just through the absence of addiction, but through the presence of meaningful, creative accomplishment.
Additionally, we aim to support youth in need of assistance. Through our specialized knowledge in addiction and mental health, we strive to extend our services to marginalized communities that have not yet been reached by our additional existing programs at Olympia House, which are restricted to individuals aged 18 and above.
Kathryn Keats, one of our board members, was interviewed by Bold Journey in NY about SFBH and the Andrew Conti Workshop. Read the full interview here.
Call For Writers
The Andrew Conti Workshop
Script Submissions NOW OPEN
Your story belongs onstage.
Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral Health (SFBH) is seeking writers to submit original scripts for consideration in this year’s Andrew Conti Workshop (ACW) — a performance art
program dedicated to helping people process challenging emotional experiences through deeply human, character-centered storytelling.
The ACW Workshop supports new and emerging voices and embraces work that explores the full spectrum of human experience — from the challenging to the absurd, from the disturbing to the beautiful. We are particularly interested in scripts that engage with themes such as mental health, addiction, recovery, identity, connection, and resilience.
The selected script will be developed and presented as part of the three-month ACW Workshop, culminating in multiple theatrical performances. This process offers writers the
opportunity to see their work brought to life in a collaborative and supportive creative environment.
ACW and its Director, Dr. Senadhi Parakrama, intend to maintain the original work of the chosen script to the best of their ability. The workshop’s ultimate goal is to allow the ensemble actors to help heal the personal narratives they have been unable to voice. During the 12-week workshop
and rehearsal period, participants will write their own monologues drawn from their personal experiences, marrying them with the characters they are playing in the script. These monologues will be woven into the script, while maintaining the original storyline.
Who Should Submit:
Playwrights, screenwriters, and writers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply.
What Selected Writers Receive
- Script development within a supportive ensemble environment
- Collaboration with directors, actors, and creative staff
- The opportunity to see your work staged as part of the ACW Workshop
What to Submit (2 Attachments):
Blind Script Submission
Script Length
Scripts must 40 – 60 pages in standard theatrical format (12-point font)
- Intended for an approximately one-hour production, with an average of 5-10 actors, some primary some secondary.
- Your name and identifying information must be removed from the script
2. Writer Information (Separate Attachment)
- Brief writer bio
- Contact information
This will be a blind submission process. Individuals reviewing scripts will not have access to identifying or contact information for writers during the selection process.
Submission Deadline: 4/1/26
Submit to: wayne@sfbh.org
For questions or additional information, please contact: wayne@sfbh.org
We look forward to reading your scripts!
Programs
Andrew Conti Workshop (ACW)
One-Acts
Fractured to Whole: A Tapestry of Grief, Humor, and Hope
The Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral Health (SFBH) was thrilled to announce the expansion of its innovative Andrew Conti Workshop with the performances of The One Acts – Fractured to Whole: A Tapestry of Grief, Humor, and Hope, directed by Dr. Senadhi Parakrama.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, the second Andrew Conti Workshop performance took place at the Mercury Theatre in Petaluma on October 3rd and 4th, followed by a performance at The Marsh in Berkeley on October 5th, 2025. These performances showcased participants’ talents and stories as they navigated themes of grief, humor, and hope, highlighting the healing power of the arts.
Roofing
Our inaugural production of ‘Roofing’ encapsulated the dual narratives of addiction and recovery, articulated through Andrew Conti’s raw, unfinished screenplay. Performed by individuals in recovery, this play offered a unique lens on the struggles and triumphs of addiction.
Board of Directors & Partnership
Board
- Senadhi Parakrama
- Christopher Spaulding
- Conor Mallon
- Sue Reinhold
- Wayne Thurston
- Kathryn Keats
Partnership
We gratefully acknowledge our partners such as the Marsh Theater, and Polly Klass Theater, whose unparalleled support helps make our workshops possible. Their commitment is vital to our community impact.
Contact Us
Stay connected with SFBH and up to date on upcoming events.
Phone: 707.992.1304
Email: info@sfbh.org