National Suicide Prevention Month, September 2022
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
A Message From Our CEO | August 2022
we were grateful to partner with the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier to hold a press conference to discuss our involvement with 988.
A Message From Our CEO | July 2022
Starting July 16, the StarVista Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center will begin taking 988 calls at our call center.
StarVista’s new Director of Family and Community Services
Michelle Woo has joined StarVista as our new Director of Family and Community Services. She will provide warm and collaborative leadership to our Pride Center, Early Childhood Services, Foster Youth Education & Enrichment Services, Health Ambassador Program for Youth, and the Youth Development Initiative.
988 Launch | StarVista Crisis Center
StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center will begin answering 988 calls in San Mateo County starting July 16, 2022. Here’s everything you need to know about this nationwide initiative.
StarVista’s new Director of Wellness and Recovery Services
Introducing Benjamin Marks, LCSW, StarVista’s new Department Director of Wellness and Recovery Services!
A Message From Our CEO | June 2022
We are very excited to celebrate the 5th anniversary of our San Mateo County Pride Center program!
Pride Month 2022
Join us in celebrating Pride Month!
StarVista’s Child and Parent Services (CAPS) Special Needs Group – Guest Blog 2022
StarVista’s Child and Parent Services (CAPS) is available to any family with a child 0-17 living in Redwood City, East Palo Alto, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Montara, El Granada, Moss Beach, San Bruno, South San Francisco, and Daly City. The focus of the program is on reducing caregiver stress through a strength-based and short-term approach.
Recap: Mental Health Matters Walk 2022
Thank you, San Mateo County, for making our first Mental Health Matters Walk a success! We are grateful to all our walk attendees for coming out to Ryder Park to support mental health and wellness in our shared community during Mental Health Awareness Month.