StarVista’s Service Departments | An Impact Recap
December 2023
Every year, our counseling, case management, skill development, and crisis prevention programs reach tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County. Thanks to our nearly 30 programs under our four main service departments, we are making a strong impact in filling the equity gaps that exist in our shared community.
StarVista’s Early Childhood and School-Based Services
Director: Nancy Quiggle, PH.D.
StarVista’s Early Childhood and School-based Services provide San Mateo County children, youth, families and farmworkers with comprehensive mental health services that build resilience, strengthen mental health, and cultivate community wellness.
StarVista’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program is currently serving more than 870 children, 208 staff, at 22 different sites.
Featured Blog Post:
https://star-vista.org/news/blog-news/2023/navigating-the-holidays/
Making Headlines:
Youth and Community Empowerment Services
Director: Michelle Woo
StarVista’s Youth and Community Empowerment Services ensure that San Mateo County youth feel supported as they encounter life’s challenges like unstable housing, mental health issues, navigating the foster care system, or accessing LGBTQ-centered care, empowering them to build the lives they envision.
During the last fiscal year, StarVista’s Daybreak program served 15 teens for a combined stay of over 2,900 nights.
Featured Blog Post:
https://star-vista.org/news/2023/july-is-self-care-month/
Making Headlines:
Wellness and Recovery Services
Director: Ben Marks, LCSW
StarVista’s Wellness and Recovery Services provide a range of substance use and mental health programs for youth and adults. Treatment is individualized and client centered as clients are empowered to take responsibility for their choices, get connected with tools to tackle their challenges, build support networks, and create positive life changes.
During the last fiscal year, StarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center served 56 women with more than 1,400 group and individual therapy sessions.
Featured Blog Post:
https://star-vista.org/news/blog-news/2022/program-spotlight-series-wec/
Making Headlines:
Crisis Services
Director: Daryl Tilghman, PH.D.
StarVista’s Crisis Services deliver extensive mental health support to children, youth, adults, and families facing mental health crises or requiring assistance through crisis intervention, suicide prevention, compassionate understanding, and connection to vital resources.
StarVista’s 24-hour Crisis Hotline was the 3rd suicide hotline created in California and answers about 13,000 calls annually.
Featured Blog Post:
https://star-vista.org/news/2022/national-suicide-prevention-month-september-2022/
Making Headlines:
To view all of the StarVista programs, visit https://star-vista.org/programs/
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