As you know, the founder of Sullivan Center for Children (the "Center"), Kathy Sullivan, Ph.D unexpectedly passed away in November of 2021. Since that time, other providers, employees and family have been diligently trying to figure out a long-term solution for the Center's patients and providers. After significant consideration of potential options, the decision was made to close the Center effective March 31, 2022. Beginning April 1, 2022, the Center will no longer provide professional services.

However, please note that most of the providers and staff will continue to practice together as employees of Toribio Psychological Services, Professional Corporation ("Toribio"), a local practice owned and operated by Central Valley native Janet Toribio, Ph.D. Individuals joining Toribio effective April 1, 2022 include: Steve Castro, Psy.D., David Fox, M.D., Vanessa Myers, Psy.D., Vincent Aguirre, Ph.D, Kimberly Rohde, Psy.D. (Psychological Assistant), Erin Connaughton, Psy.D. (Psychological Assistant), Jo Ann Pflughoft (Office Manager) and Linda Rios (Admissions Coordinator & Patient Accounts Manager). To assist with continuity of care, for the month of April, the Toribio providers and employees will continue to operate at the Center's main office: 3443 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711. Beginning May 1, 2022, the Toribio providers and employees will operate out of a new location 3475 W. Shaw Ave, Ste. 101, Fresno, CA 93711, which is approximately 0.1 miles from the Center's current location. For additional convenience and to assist with continuity of care, on and after April 1, 2022, Toribio will continue to use the Center's current phone number (559) 271-1186 and facsimile number (559) 271- 8041 and will serve as the custodian of medical records for current and former patients of the Center. If you have any questions regarding your medical records, please contact Jo Ann Pflughoft, Office Manager, at (559) 271-1186.

Please note that not all of the Center's psychologists will be going to Toribio. Michael Petrovich, Ph.D., is moving out of California. Melinda Appleby, Psy.D. is opening her own practice. Alicia Houts, Ph.D. (Psychologist Assistant) will become an employee of Ascend (559-472-3371; 1781 E Fir Ave Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720). Nina Kaur, Psy.D. is taking a break from practicing for a while, and Laurie Rabens, Ph.D. retired. Please know that you always have a choice of providers. You do not have to continue your care with Toribio or any other provider. If you have questions about coverage or choosing a different provider, please contact your health insurance provider( s) and/ or the American Psychological Association at (800)374-2721 or visit their website at www.apa.org. If you choose not to continue your care with Toribio, and you would like to retrieve your medical records or have them transferred to a different provider, please provide a fully executed Release of Medical Records form that identifies the intended recipient of the records. If you have any questions regarding your medical records, please contact Jo Ann Pflughoft, Office Manager, at (559) 271-1186.

Dr. Sullivan was incredibly proud of the Center and the care it provided to so many over the years. While we are deeply saddened by the closing of the Center, we are hopeful that the care you received from the Center will also be found in other new opportunities with people and providers familiar with Dr. Sullivan's commitment to her patients and this community.

Sincerely,
The Sullivan Center for Children