DLSZ Partners with Bridges of Hope to Strengthen School Mental Health and Awareness Initiatives

from left: Mr. Rafael Reloza (DLSZ Senior Vice President), Dr. Ruby Ramos (DLSZ School Principal), Matthew Ty (BOH Administrative Director), Lawrence Regino (BOH Business Development Officer)

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) officially established a partnership with Bridges of Hope (BOH) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held last November 4, 2026, from 2:00  to 3:00 PM at the Executive Boardroom,  Alabang Campus.

The partnership establishes a two-year collaborative framework aimed at enhancing mental health education, substance abuse prevention, and holistic student support within the Lasallian community. 

Through this initiative, students and Lasallian Partners can look forward to comprehensive mental health and substance abuse awareness seminars, specialized workshops, and expert-led classroom engagements designed to promote early prevention and overall well-being. 

The event was attended by key representatives from both organizations:

  • Bridges of Hope Representatives:
    • Matthew Ty – Administrative Director
    • Lawrence Regino – Business Development Officer
    • Em Mendoza – Compliance and Standards Director
  • De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Representatives:
    • Ruby Ramos, PhD – School Principal
    • Rafael Javier Reloza – Senior Vice President
    • Janette Torrato, PhD – Academic Services Department Director
    • Jelyn Bathan – Risk Management and Compliance Office Head
    • Jocelyn Polo – Data Protection Officer
    • Mari Giovani Rasos – Advancement and Linkages Office, Officer-in-Charge
    • Sheryll  Pulumbarit – School Counseling Office Head

As one of the country’s largest evidence-based rehabilitation program, Bridges of Hope continues to expand its reach and strengthen its impact on individuals, families, and communities across the Philippines.

With expertise across different areas of rehabilitation and recovery, it works closely with individuals and their families to develop evidence-based treatment plans that respond to their unique needs. They provide professional guidance, compassionate care, and a supportive environment that helps clients prepare to return to their lives with renewed strength, purpose, and motivation. 

Through the School Counselling Office, this partnership affirms the school’s SAFE Program, that all students have the right to a safe and nurturing learning environment that supports the development of the whole self. Grounded in the Lasallian core values, it strengthens our commitment to providing timely, accessible, and high-quality care that empowers every learner to achieve their full potential.

To know more about this initiative, email dlszcares@dlszobel.edu.ph. 

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