![smcpc smdj article](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/smcpc-smdj-article-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s San Mateo County Pride Center program was featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal for its sexuality, gender identity and gender expression workshop being held during pride month in San Mateo County.
![Briana Fair](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Briana-Fair-150x150.jpg)
Authority Magazine’s article features an interview with StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Clinician, Briana Fair, discussing practical strategies for achieving mental wellness and her role in crisis intervention in San Mateo.
![SMDJ facebook (1)](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SMDJ-facebook-1-150x150.jpg)
StarVista is featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal’s ‘For the Record’ section of the paper with a picture of StarVista staff and family at our annual Mental Health Matters event at Ryder Park in San Mateo.
![SMDJ facebook (1)](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SMDJ-facebook-1-150x150.jpg)
StarVista is featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal’s article about progress in San Mateo County in addressing mental health crises through our Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) program with law enforcement.
![IMG_3393](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_3393-150x150.jpg)
StarVista is featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal’s article as a key collaborator with the San Mateo Police Activities League, co-hosting the Mental Health Matters 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair to promote mental wellness and provide a variety of activities aimed at all ages.
![437095444_929389279187159_8313718596457353660_n](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/437095444_929389279187159_8313718596457353660_n-150x150.jpg)
San Mateo Daily Journal highlights StarVista’s Spring into Transitions event, emphasizing the critical discussions on teen mental health and the challenges faced during transition periods in high school.
![smdj public safety](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/smdj-public-safety-150x150.jpg)
San Mateo Daily Journal features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team expansion with Foster City and San Mateo Police Departments, as well as introduces our newest clinican on the team.
![CWCRT 2 Clinician talking with an individual wearing a mask, sitting on a curb.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CWCRT-2-150x150.jpg)
Peninsula Press features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team pilot project expansion with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![July Blog 23 Teen Wellness Video HAPY (Instagram Post (Square)) (1)](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/July-Blog-23-Teen-Wellness-Video-HAPY-Instagram-Post-Square-1-150x150.png)
Peninsula 360 Press highlights Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month in Redwood City, citing resources and awareness of suicide intervention and prevention by the StarVista Crisis Center.
![Peninsula Press 360 MHM Image Individual speaking with representatives from StarVista Crisis Center](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Peninsula-Press-360-MHM-Image-150x150.jpg)
Peninsula Press 360 highlights StarVista and San Mateo PAL’s Mental Health Matters 2023 event.
![Peninsula Press image of Mental Health Matters 2023 Runners at starting line](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Peninsula-Press-image-of-Mental-Health-Matters-2023-150x150.jpg)
Peninsula Press, a project of Stanford Journalism, highlights StarVista and San Mateo PAL’s Mental Health Matters 2023 event.
![San Mateo County Pride Center Logo](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SMCPC-150x150.png)
Bay Area Reporter highlights the San Mateo County Pride Center, a StarVista program, is reopening its doors after three years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Rainbow Kids 2023 Rainbow Kids webinar for parents](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Rainbow-Kids-2023-150x150.jpg)
The San Mateo County Pride Center, a StarVista program, is partnering with Community Equity Collaborative in San Mateo County to provide Rainbow Kids webinar series.
![Mulholland Police man standing at front of room, talking.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mulholland-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) highlighted in Redwood City Pulse’s article about Redwood City Chief of Police, Mulholland, announcing retirement and sharing major acomplishments during his 40 years of service.
![svcf picture Person sitting on steps, smiling at camera.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/svcf-picture-150x150.jpg)
Silicon Valley Community Foundation highlights StarVista and other local nonprofits in our efforts to respond to the rising mental health crisis and need for services in Silicon Valley.
![crisis center team Group of individuals wearing face masks.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/crisis-center-team-150x150.jpg)
The Almanac Holiday Fund: StarVista helps connect teens with much-needed counseling services in San Mateo County.
![Club Q](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Club-Q-150x150.jpg)
StarVista programs highlighted during a town hall on adolescent mental health, hosted by Sen Josh Becker (D-San Mateo).
![CWCRT Pat Clinician sitting on a bench with a client.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CWCRT-Pat-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) highlighted in Redwood City’s seasonal newsletter sharing the progress of the program and its postive impact on Redwood City residents.
![Becker](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Becker-150x150.jpg)
StarVista programs highlighted during a town hall on adolescent mental health, hosted by Sen Josh Becker (D-San Mateo).
![city of redwood city Redwood City logo](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/city-of-redwood-city-150x150.jpg)
StarVista awarded funding from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative thanks to San Mateo County Mayors Mental Health Initiative.
![HMB Review 988 Lawmakers highlight new 988 crisis hotline](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HMB-Review-988-150x150.jpg)
Half Moon Bay Review shares summary of Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s 988 Press Conference featuring StarVista’s Crisis intervention and Suicide Prevention Center.
![Mullin and Speier Kevin Mullin and Jackie Speier at press conference](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mullin-and-Speier-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center highlighted during Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s 988 Press Conference in the San Mateo Daily Journal.
![988 image Woman looking out of a window with hope. 988 24/7 Crisis & Support.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/988-image-150x150.jpg)
StarVista to take part in 988 Press Conference held by Congresswoman Jackie Speier. The Press Conference will feature guest speakers from San Mateo County and StarVista’s Crisis Center.
![pride](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pride-150x150.jpg)
Climate Online Redwood City shares San Mateo County’s Pride Celebration event happening on June 11 and the in-person celebration details, including StarVista’s San Mateo County Pride Center program partnership for the event.
![Chief Ed Barberini](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Chief-Ed-Barberini-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Communtiy Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) partnership with San Mateo Police Department featured in the San Mateo Daily Jorunal.
![puppy Brown dog in vest looking at camera.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/puppy-150x150.jpg)
StarVista partnership recognized in InMenlo article discussing MPAEF’s Fund-A-Need drive.
![patricia baker cwcrt](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/patricia-baker-cwcrt-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team featured on Climate Redwood City.
![Natera](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Natera-150x150.jpg)
StarVista receives first food donation in San Carlos from Natera’s new food donation program in partnership with Copia.
![CWCRT 2 Clinician talking with an individual wearing a mask, sitting on a curb.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CWCRT-2-150x150.jpg)
Coastside Buzz features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![abc 7 news CWCRT](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/abc-7-news-CWCRT-150x150.jpg)
ABC 7 News features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![SF Times](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SF-Times-150x150.png)
The San Francisco Times features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![Police Line](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Police-Line-150x150.jpg)
KCBS Radio features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![Mika Celli](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mika-Celli-1-150x150.jpg)
PR Newswire features StarVista’s new licensed clinician, Mika Celli, and her role in our new Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![Police Car Red and blue police car lights.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Police-Car-150x150.jpg)
Climate Online Redwood City features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![KPIX](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KPIX-150x150.png)
CBS San Francisco Bay Area KPIX5 features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team 2-year pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
![county of san mateo](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/county-of-san-mateo-150x150.jpg)
County of San Mateo, County Executive’s Office releases a statement on StarVista’s new Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement.
![San Mateo County Seal](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/San-Mateo-County-Seal-150x150.png)
In a joint press release from San Mateo County, San Mateo County law enforcement announces new partnership with StarVista for Community Wellness and Crisis Response Pilot Project.
![San Mateo Pride Center Director Pride Center director standing in front of couch, smiling.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fankie-150x150.jpg)
In an article in the print and online issues of the Bay Area Reporter, the article featured the San Mateo County’s Pride Center’s reopening plans.
![pridecenter Pride Center staff at the reopening of the San Mateo County Pride Center.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pridecenter-e1637622624733-150x150.png)
The San Mateo Daily Journal highlights the Pride Center’s reopening plans and inclusivity changes, in a print and digital article.
![Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance in San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance-150x150.png)
Redwood City Patch spotlights the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance event with quotes from Program Director Frankie Sapp.
![bayareareporter A rainbow flag over the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge from the Bay Area Reporter logo.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bayareareporter-150x150.jpg)
San Mateo County Pride Center Program Director Frankie Sapp discusses the center’s delayed reopening plans for community safety, in an article in the Bay Area Reporter.
![telemundo](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/telemundo-e1626458055562-150x150.jpg)
Yvette Morales, Embajadora de Salud con StarVista, fue entrevistada ayer por Telemundo sobre los esfuerzos de divulgación de la vacuna contra COVID 19 para los jóvenes del Condado de San Mateo. StarVista Health Ambassador, Yvette Morales, was interviewed on Telemundo yesterday about COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts towards youth in San Mateo County.
![san mateo county pride center Lisa Putkey, staff member at the San Mateo County Pride Center, from a photo by the San Mateo Daily Journal.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/san-mateo-county-pride-center-e1625169348460-150x150.jpg)
Staff from the San Mateo County Pride Center discuss the program’s reopening plan and COVID impact story in an article from the San Mateo Daily Journal.
![siliconvalleycommunityfoundation Logo for the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which recently featured the San Mateo County Pride Center.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/siliconvalleycommunityfoundation-150x150.png)
Pride Center Program Director Frankie Sapp discusses the Pride Center’s inclusive community and effects of the pandemic.
![Crisis Center Website Color Crisis Center](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Crisis-Center-Website-Color-150x150.png)
Crisis Center Program Manager Zena Andreani sheds light on the continued mental health struggles clients are facing during the pandemic.
![SanMateoPride_virtuals-01 A grey shirt that says "ask me about my pronouns" from a Pride-themed apparel store from the San Mateo County Pride Center.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SanMateoPride_virtuals-01-150x150.jpg)
Climate Online – Redwood City features The Pride Center’s new online apparel shop.
![hmbreview The logo for the Half Moon Bay Review, a newspaper serving San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/hmbreview-150x150.jpeg)
First Chance Alcohol and Drug Counselor Michael McCormick discusses details about First Chance Sobering Station and how it serves as a beneficial alternative to jail for DUI citations.
![18198981_235225953627696_1209110166720137600_n Logo for the San Mateo County Pride Center, an LGBTQ+ resource center in the San Francisco Bay Area.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18198981_235225953627696_1209110166720137600_n-150x150.jpg)
Pride Center Program Director Francisco Sapp shares updates and results from the LGBTQ+ COVID impact survey.
![suicidepreventionbayarea Suicide prevention resources listed by ABC 7, a resource guide of suicide prevention sources in the San Francisco Bay Area.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/suicidepreventionbayarea-150x150.png)
StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center was included in ABC7’s local suicide prevention resource guide.
![holidaygiftdrivesmdj A child receives a holiday gift from a San Mateo County nonprofit from a holiday toy drive.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/holidaygiftdrivesmdj-e1608321756572-150x150.jpg)
StarVista Department Director Melissa Guariglia discusses the changes the agency has made to Randy’s Holiday Gift Drive in 2020.
![almanac Daybreak program coordinator and program manager exchange masks and follow COVID safety procedures at a youth housing shelter in San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/almanac-e1607469963836-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s youth housing programs discuss their COVID-19 safety procedures and strategies.
![HealthyHomesStarVista A father and his two children dance around in a photo for StarVista's Healthy Homes program featured by Popsugar.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HealthyHomesStarVista-e1627580258811-150x150.jpg)
Healthy Homes Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician Amy Shohet is featured in Popsugar in an article on how parents can help their kids regulate emotions.
![karina_headshot Karina Chapa, Training Specialist at StarVista's Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/karina_headshot-e1600451976958-150x150.png)
How to Find Support After a Friend Dies by Suicide
![edbarberini San Mateo police chief and StarVista Board Member Ed Barberini.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/edbarberini-150x150.jpg)
San Mateo police chief unveils new approach to mental illness
![carina_headshot Carina Ramirez, Case Manager for Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services at StarVista.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/carina_headshot-e1600452598311-150x150.png)
Ask the Expert: Working with Foster Youth
![Crisis Center Website Color Crisis Center](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Crisis-Center-Website-Color-150x150.png)
![smcpc-logo-sq](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/smcpc-logo-sq-150x150.png)
San Mateo County Pride Center in the San Mateo Daily Journal.
![sports basement](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sports-basement-150x150.jpeg)
![frankie pink spots](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/frankie-pink-spots-150x150.jpg)
Introducing the San Mateo County Pride Center’s new Director, Francisco “Fankie” Sapp!
![cat smdj](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cat-smdj-150x150.png)
Catherine Haueter, LMFT, discusses impact of COVID-19 on mental health.
![Eric Interview](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Eric-Interview-150x150.png)
Eric shares information about StarVista’s programs and services, how our organization adapts to the changing needs of the community, and our impact in San Mateo County.
![sm-pentv-2020](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-pentv-2020-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s CEO, Sara Larios Mitchell, PH.D discusses the evolution of StarVista.
![iheartmedia](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/iheartmedia-150x150.png)
![carlosbolanos StarVista Board Member Sheriff Carlos Bolanos discussed human trafficking in San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/carlosbolanos-e1608767330922-150x150.jpg)
StarVista Board Member Sheriff Carlos Bolanos discusses human trafficking resources at an event run by the county.
![daybreak A bunkbed at StarVista's youth homeless shelter, a program for struggling youth in San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/daybreak-e1608768663736-150x150.jpg)
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative supports StarVista and its programs by enhancing and expanding services like Daybreak.
![hotline1 A crisis hotline volunteer talks to people about suicide prevention and crisis intervention in San Mateo County, California.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hotline1-e1608766715181-150x150.jpg)
A Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center volunteer discusses how crisis line work helps himself and others.
![kron3pic KRON 4 profile picture, highlighting San Mateo County's sobering station.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kron3pic-150x150.jpeg)
KRON-4 San Francisco spotlighted First Chance Sobering Station and featured remarks from StarVista staff, law enforcement, and District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.
![chatroom1 StarVista teen and peer counselors use OnYourMind.net, a peer-to-peer crisis hotline in San Mateo County.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chatroom1-e1608768323641-150x150.jpg)
StarVista’s Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center staff members discuss OnYourMind.net and youth crisis options.
![chron The San Francisco Chronicle logo for an article on a feature for StarVista, one of San Mateo County's largest nonprofits.](https://star-vista.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chron-150x150.jpeg)
StarVista staff, board members and clients discuss the benefits of StarVista’s programs and mental health services.
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