F. Jerome Doyle
Emeritus

Jerry Doyle retired in June 2009 after 39 years of leadership and advocacy with EMQ FamiliesFirst, one of California’s most comprehensive mental health agencies serving children and their families. Jerry worked with emotionally troubled youth for more than 40 years. In his years of leadership with EMQ FamiliesFirst, the agency grew from a small residential program to a full continuum of care with home-based, school-based, outpatient, and residential treatment. Under Jerry’s leadership EMQ FamiliesFirst won numerous statewide and national awards for service quality and innovation. He is the past president of the California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies, the California Association of Services for Children, and was on the board of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. He was president of the Association of Mental Health Contract Agencies in Santa Clara County, and still serves on their executive committee. Jerry is currently a commissioner on the Governor’s Oversight & Accountability Commission for California’s Mental Health Services Act. He also serves on numerous committees that help communities deal with troubled youth, including the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.