Mental Health Matters photo collage and logos

On behalf of San Mateo Police Activities League (SMPAL) and StarVista, we want to thank you for joining our efforts in creating a safe and fun place in which our community can support and openly discuss mental health.

Whether you were a participating runner/walker, wellness fair participant, resource provider, sponsor, or volunteer, your presence empowered our community to foster positive interactions, improve lives and build resiliency and support for our mind, body, and community. We hope to see you at next year’s event!

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StarVista and San Mateo PAL Present:

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 2023

A Community Wellness Fair and 5k Event

Sunday, May 21, 2023

9:00am – 1:00pm

Seal Point Park
1901 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Discover your Mental Health Matters experience

Wellness Fair

5K Run/Walk

Join us as we take steps to strengthen the mental health and well-being of San Mateo County!

Mental Health Matters is a large community event that brings together all walks of life for a day filled with fun, learning, and wellness. Activities are aimed at supporting mental wellness while also providing education around mental health services in San Mateo County. This event is also a space for individuals to strengthen connections with each other and meet fellow mental health advocates in the community.

WELLNESS FAIR ✨

People painting rocks and smiling at camera in a park.

The wellness fair portion of Mental Health Matters 2023 gives attendees a chance to explore, learn, and practice mental health and wellness.

The wellness fair will take place from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and feature a wide variety of activities for all ages and abilities.

Registration is complimentary and includes access to all self-care activities, yoga sessions, the community partners booth fair, snacks, and a free swag item!

WELLNESS FAIR ACTIVITIES

Meditation/Yoga Nidra | 10:00am - 10:35am | BTWC Table

Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, is designed to reprogram the accumulation of tension in the physical body and in your subconscious mind. While you’re not actually sleeping, you will embark on a journey into the deepest levels of release. As a practice, Yoga Nidra is a mix of systematic relaxation, meditation, breathwork, and guided imagery to help your physical body, energetic system (nervous system), and mind come to a completely rested state - one that's often not even experienced while we sleep. You do not need any prior experience and it is perfect for anyone who struggles with quieting a monkey mind in meditation.

Ability Level: All

Ages: All

Suggested Equipment: Yoga mats, blankets

Vinyasa Flow | 10:45am - 11:15pm | Ryder Park

This is an all levels vinyasa flow. Modifications will be offered as we flow through the 7 chakra systems with asana and breath.

Ability Level: All

Ages: All

Suggested Equipment: Yoga mat
Optional: Blocks, straps

Guest Speakers | 11am - 11:30am

Speaker Lineup:

Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D., MACP
StarVista Chief Executive Officer

Chief Ed Barberini
Chief of San Mateo Police Department, SM PAL Board Member, StarVista Board Member

More speakers to be added soon!

From Cocktail to Mocktail: Demonstration | 11:45am - 12:35pm | BTWC Table

Winding down after a long day, toasting at celebrations, or sipping just to socialize are all common times we may have alcohol in hand. And we’ve all heard the negative impacts alcohol can have on our brain, mood, liver, and heart so let’s learn to celebrate, socialize, and improve our wellbeing through the use of adaptogens! Adaptogens are a group of plants and mushrooms that help the body adapt to stress and help improve overall well-being. Come learn about adaptogens and try a tasty mocktail with some powerful adaptogens that you can serve at your next gathering!

Ability Level: All

Ages: All

Yoga Flow | 11:45am - 12:35pm | Ryder Park

This is an all levels gentle morning flow for all bodies and abilities. We will offer modifications as we flow through asanas to wake up all the senses as we gather together under the morning sun.

Ability Level: All

Ages: All

Suggested Equipment: Yoga mat
Optional: Blocks, straps

Sound Bath | 12:35pm - 1:05pm | BTWC Table

Spring sound bath experience. Enjoy an outdoor sound healing session as we connect breath and sound to the 7 chakra systems to support the mind, heart and nervous system to settle into a state of calm and peace.

Ability Level: All

Ages: All *please note that youth participants will need to be able to lie in silence for the entire class*

Suggested Equipment: Mat, towel or eye mask for the eyes, blanket

Self-Care Activities | All Day

💚 Plant Flowers and Paint Pots with StarVista's Health Ambassador Program - Youth

💚 Positive Affirmations Scrapbooking with StarVista Crisis Center's Youth Advisory Board

💚 Rock Painting

💚 DIY Sunglasses Making

💚 DIY Aromatherapy

💚 Self-Care Tattoos and Coloring Table

💚 Photo Booth

Community Partners Fair | All Day

Meet StarVista and San Mateo PAL and our partners in mental health! Explore health and wellness programs and services from:

Live DJ Music | All Day

DJ Ed from San Mateo County

What to Bring/Expect ✅

We highly reccomend wearing comfortable shoes (depending on your activities) along with sunglasses, a hat, SPF, water, snacks, and yoga mat (if participating in yoga sessions).

Parking may be limited as this event is expected to draw in a larger crowd and the venue is a public park. We suggest carpooling with your party or using a ride share.

This is an outdoor event. Please note, we will not be checking temperatures nor COVID vaccination statuses at the event. If you are not feeling well, do not attend. Refunds will be given to attendees that are experiencing illness.

5K RUN/WALK 🏃

The 5K Run/Walk portion of Mental Health Matters 2023 will take place along Seal Point Park.

IMPORTANT RACE TIMES AND INFORMATION

8AM: Race Bib and T-Shirt Pickup. Same Day Registration Available!

9AM: Pre Race stretches provided by Stretchy.US

9:30: Race starts promptly

5K Check in and Parking: When arriving at Seal Point Park, the event and registration area is located West side of the park entrance. You can park in any open spaces in the lot with overflow parking along the road of J Hart Clinton. At registration you will check in for the race and receive your bib and race swag.

Register as an Adult or youth/student and receive a finisher’s pin, event t-shirt, access to water stations, bib, and snacks. Your 5K ticket includes admission to all of the Wellness Fair activities. You will be notified with arrival time and bib pickup time in emails leading up to the event.

⭐ VIP Adult registration is open! Create an impact in the mental health and wellness of your community by registering as a VIP participant. VIPs receive all the same benefits as a regular adult participant, along with an upgraded swag bag and entry in VIP drawing prizes. This ticket type includes your tax-deductible gift to the organization(s) of your choice.

REGISTRATION TYPES

Adult Run/Walk Participant 🏃 | $40

VIP Adult Run/Walk Participant ⭐ | $100

Youth or Student Run/Walk Participant 👟 | $20

Strollers and dogs are welcome with mindfulness to other participants.

Sponsor a Runner/Walker 💚

Sponsor a member of the StarVista or San Mateo PAL community to participate in 5K run/walk. Participant will receive same benefits as a run/walk participant: a finisher’s pin, event t-shirt, bib, snacks, water stations, and wellness fair admission. This is a tax-deductible gift.

Sponsor a 5K Runner/Walker

MEET OUR EVENT PARTNER

This year, we are grateful to partner with the San Mateo Police Activities League (PAL) to host a community event honoring our community’s strong partnerships and commitment towards progressive change in mental health and wellness.

San Mateo PAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1997 in collaboration with the San Mateo Police Department, and the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department to keep kids on track, in school and away from negative and troubling behaviors, such as drugs, gangs and poor choices.

Since 2017, San Mateo PAL and Stride for Awareness has hosted an annual 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Fair, which brought the community together to raise awareness about student health and mental wellness in San Mateo County. We are excited to have them as our partners and to bring the 5k Run/Walk to Mental Health Matters!

Become a Sponsor and Help us Reach our $25,000 Sponsorship Goal!

This brand-new annual campaign puts our services for people experiencing a mental health crisis front-and-center as we celebrate and promote Mental Health Awareness Month. By becoming a Sponsor, your company is recognized for demonstrating impact and fulfilling a commitment to improving mental health and resilience and achieving equity so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Intersted in becoming a Sponsor? Contact Lea Berhane, Chief Development, Marketing, and Technology Officer, at lea.berhane@star-vista.org.

View Sponsorship Packet

Thank You To Our Community Partners

In recognition of Mental Health Month, StarVista has partnered with San Mateo County Law Enforcement and the City of San Mateo to display StarVista’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline on public safety vehicles throughout the county. We are grateful for this partnership in helping reach more individuals who may be experiencing a crisis or know someone who is.

Do you see a public safety vehicle with our Crisis Hotline magnet? Take a picture and post it to social media using the hashtag #MHMattersSV and tag StarVista @StarVistaSMC to have your picture featured!

Police Departments
Atherton
Brisbane
Burlingame
Daly City
Foster City
Menlo Park
Redwood City
San Mateo
South City
County of San Mateo Coroner’s Office
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Departments
San Mateo County Consolidated Fire
South City
Colma
San Bruno

City of San Mateo

Display your Mental Health Matters StarVista Yard Sign or Poster in May!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Help us spread the word about the essential mental health services we have been providing for over 55 years! If you have a Mental Health Matters StarVista Yard Sign or Poster from our 2021 campaign, please display it throughout the month.

Don’t forget to take a photo of your Yard Sign and/or Poster on Social Media and tag #MHMattersSV

Questions? Contact:

Jessica Castellanos (she/her)
Development Coordinator

jessica.castellanos@star-vista.org

Mental Health Awareness Month is a national movement dedicated to increasing awareness and reducing stigma around mental health challenges.

StarVista and San Mateo PAL’s Mental Health Matters 2023 Event hopes to bring together our community to strengthen the resilience of our neighbors and empower every walk of life and every age to find their best future.

Last year, StarVista hosted its first Mental Health Month-focused event, Mental Health Matters Walk. This event provided a space for our shared community to connect, practice self-care, and learn about StarVista’s high-impact services available throughout the county.

Read the 2022 Event Recap Blog Post

Mental Health Matters 2023

On behalf of San Mateo Police Activities League (SMPAL) and StarVista, we want to thank you for joining our efforts in creating a safe and fun place in which our community can support and openly discuss mental health.

StarVista and San Mateo PAL Present:

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 2023

A Community Wellness Fair and 5k Event

Sunday, May 21, 2023

9:00am – 1:00pm

Discover your Mental Health Matters experience

Join us as we take steps to strengthen the mental health and well-being of San Mateo County!

WELLNESS FAIR ✨

The wellness fair portion of Mental Health Matters 2023 gives attendees a chance to explore, learn, and practice mental health and wellness.

The wellness fair will take place from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and feature a wide variety of activities for all ages and abilities.

WELLNESS FAIR ACTIVITIES

Speaker Lineup:

What to Bring/Expect ✅

5K RUN/WALK 🏃

The 5K Run/Walk portion of Mental Health Matters 2023 will take place along Seal Point Park.

IMPORTANT RACE TIMES AND INFORMATION

REGISTRATION TYPES

Sponsor a Runner/Walker 💚

MEET OUR EVENT PARTNER

Become a Sponsor and Help us Reach our $25,000 Sponsorship Goal!

Thank You To Our Community Partners

Display your Mental Health Matters StarVista Yard Sign or Poster in May!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Help us spread the word about the essential mental health services we have been providing for over 55 years! If you have a Mental Health Matters StarVista Yard Sign or Poster from our 2021 campaign, please display it throughout the month.

Questions? Contact:

Mental Health Awareness Month is a national movement dedicated to increasing awareness and reducing stigma around mental health challenges.

StarVista and San Mateo PAL’s Mental Health Matters 2023 Event hopes to bring together our community to strengthen the resilience of our neighbors and empower every walk of life and every age to find their best future.

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