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Granite VNA Vice President of Strategy Julie Stone appointed to Riverbend Community Mental Health’s board of directors 

CONCORD, N.H.Granite VNA Vice President of Strategy Julie Stone has been appointed to Riverbend Community Mental Health’s Board of Directors, where she will help the organization advance its mission of caring for behavioral health throughout central New Hampshire. 

Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization committed to providing evidence-based behavioral health services, promoting resilience and recovery and continuously innovating community mental health care. 

“As a comprehensive care organization reaching 30 communities, we value the commitment and expertise from local thought leaders who help us advance our important work,” said Lisa K. Madden, president & CEO of Riverbend Community Mental Health. “Julie brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, strategic planning and more, and we are thrilled to have her join our board! Her knowledge and dedication will undoubtedly make a significant impact on our work and to the communities we serve.” 

“Mental health is important at every stage of life and access to high quality, client centric, affordable care is essential,” said Stone. “I am honored to serve Riverbend Community Mental Health as a member of its board, and I look forward to supporting its mission of service to central New Hampshire residents.” 

Stone currently serves on the board of Hospice Help Foundation, for which she serves as president of the board. She is also a member of NH Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance. 

Stone has 20-plus years of experience in home health care and hospice services, and with organizations providing services for older adults and adults with disabilities. She has been serving as Granite VNA’s vice president of strategy for a year, after previously working as the director of strategy, innovation and engagement for Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack, New Hampshire. 

For more information about Granite VNA, visit granitevna.org.