The Youth Bipolar Foundation of Northern California is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation.  Established in 2006, YBFNC’s vision is to provide community services to youth with bipolar disorder and directly aid in their development of a greater sense of worth, hope, and belonging in the world.  The entire YBFNC and Camp Opehay team is 100% volunteer. 

Our Federal Tax ID# is: 20-5363077.

The YBFNC Mission:
To sponsor and operate Camp Opehay, an overnight camp specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.  Additionally, to develop and implement new therapeutic, recreational, low/no cost community programs and fund related research. 

A five member Board of Director’s governs the foundation:

President: Nancy Weckel, BSN, RN
Vice President: Charlie Weckel
Treasurer: Mike Dolphin                                               
Secretary: Jocelyn Schneider Dunbar
Director: Deirdre Dolphin, BSN, RN, PHN

YBFNC Advisory Committee Members:

Dr. Kiki Chang, M.D.
Dr. Shashank Joshi, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Meghan Howe, MSW
Sally Cooper, RN
Dan Cooper, RN
Cliff Scheffel
Gail Scheffel
Marlene Shigekawa