StarVista Featured on The Balancing Act Local Edition San Francisco with Montel Williams
StarVista’s Daybreak program shines in TV spot
StarVista is honored to have our transitional housing program, Daybreak, featured on The Balancing Act Local Edition. Daybreak is a unique program in San Mateo County that offers youth ages 16-21 housing and independent living skills training.
Daybreak inspires hope for many of its clients by providing them with the opportunity to focus on their growth and persuing their dreams.
“Daybreak welcomed me with open arms, taught me how to live independently (financially, domestically, psychologically), helped me save money, and assisted me with securing my first apartment. I have lived independently ever since, and have thrived. With the confidence and knowledge I gained at Daybreak, I decided to pursue the education that I had to abandon.” – Marilyn Thomas, Ph.D., MPH
“While at Daybreak, I received counseling, living skills, budgeting, resume assistance and support in a home environment. I was able to focus on going to college and save money from my part time jobs. As I prepared to graduate from Daybreak, the staff provided resources and helped me find a room to rent and provided support for an additional year while I adjusted to living on my own. This was key to my success in laying my foundation as a responsible adult. I am still in contact with my counselor from Daybreak, Barbara Walker from over 25 years ago. That is the impact of Daybreak. Life long connections. Daybreak is a part of my heart forever.” – Sabrina Thompson, StarVista Visionary
Daybreak participants receive training in:
• Obtaining and maintaining employment
• Personal health and self-care
• Money management
• Meal planning and preparation
• Performing daily chores
• Accessing and using educational training and community resources
• Locating and renting housing
• Pursing educational opportunities
Additionally, Daybreak’s therapeutic resources include:
• Case Management and Counseling
• Educational Groups (In Partnership with CORA and StarVista’s Mindfulness Project).
• Socialization Activities
• Permanency Planning
For over 55 years, we’ve been empowering individuals of all ages and stages of life in San Mateo County with innovative, proven programs that promote prevention, change, and resilience. Each year, we support tens of thousands of people in our community through nearly 30 programs focused on counseling, case management, skill development, and crisis prevention. We believe in the power of every person to transform their life.
StarVista is here to support you. We offer a wide range of programs designed to support individuals and families in San Mateo County. Learn more.
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 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.
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.
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.