Empowering Mental Wellness

The Brisa Foundation seeks to provide quality mental health care, service training, and employment opportunities for youth and young adults with psychiatric illness, intellectual and physical disabilities, and hardship. Within our organization, youth will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and heal by harnessing the power of authentic human connection through thoughtful preparation of food using locally sourced quality ingredients, the sharing of meals and baked goods, exploration of artistic expression, and collective engagement to foster mental wellness.
The Brisa Foundation is home to Brisa Behavioral Health, Sippers Café & Bakery, and The What Not Shoppe.

About us

Brisa Behavioral Health will be dedicated to providing behavioral health support for children, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and their families through a holistic approach to treatment of mental health challenges focusing on balance of emotional and physical wellness.

Sippers Café & Bakery is dedicated to serving the community as a focal point for the transformative power of food as an agent of wellness, connection, and social change.

The Whatnot Shoppe is dedicated to showcasing the artistry and creativity of youth with psychiatric illness, intellectual and physical disabilities, and hardship in a consignment model enterprise.   

Meet the Team

Rachel Adelman, MD/MPH

Founder, Executive Director
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Michael Adelman, MD

Senior Clinical Advisor
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Ana Brownstein

Assistant Director

Bunny Lancaster

Board of Directors

Remi Trzop

Board of Directors

Dennis Brownstein

Board of Directors