121Pride Flag Raising Ceremonies Around San Mateo CountyHappy Pride Month! All across the County of San Mateo, cities are showing their support of Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community with flag raising ceremonies. Below are just some of the events that have taken place, that have celebrated Pride Month, and have help increased the visibility of our LQBTQ+ community. To learn more about all the activities planned for this month visit: https://www.smcpridecelebration.com/ The San Mateo County Pride Center would like to extend a special thank you to…
122Day of Reflection – JuneteenthJoin us in celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. StarVista continues to take action about the current events in our nation regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and the push for racial equity with staff, our community that we serve, and the community at large. After an all-staff discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement on Friday, June 5th, 2020, members of the Executive Team concluded that a day of…
123What a Feeling! The ABC’s of EmotionsJoin Stephanie Kaufman, LMFT, Mental Health Clinician at StarVista’s Healthy Homes program, as she shares her newly released book, What a Feeling! The ABCs for Emotions. In this riveting illustrated tale, you’ll meet Flip the hedgehog and his animal friends who will lead young readers on an adventure through a wide range of feelings and emotions. Exploring this book will help children and their families develop greater emotional awareness together, especially during these times where many difficult emotions are coming…
124Thank you from our Staff…of children, youth, adults, and families in our shared community. If you have not had a chance to give there is still time to DOUBLE your impact! All donations made by June 30, 2020, are eligible for a match from the Peery Foundation. And don’t forget to ask your employer for a donation match to TRIPLE your impact today! Your generous gift will transform the lives of children, youth, adults, and families in our shared community. Give Today! …
125Nextdoor…dealing with a variety of challenges, and thanks to our neighbors on Nextdoor, we’re able to help them live the life they deserve. Nextdoor allows nonprofits and small businesses to reach out to donors and customers who are eager to make a difference. The acts of kindness we’ve seen from the local community have been inspiring and encouraging, and help StarVista achieve our mission of changing lives. Visit StarVista’s Nextdoor profile or recommend our agency to your neighbors at https://nextdoor.com/pages/starvista/….
126Changing Lives SponsorsYes! I would like to become a Sponsor! Pay by Check Mail your check to: StarVista Attn: Finance Department 610 Elm Street, Suite 212 San Carlos, CA 94070 Nurturing Families: $2,500 Enable 200 adults to learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills. Click here to see the Benefits. Empowering Individuals: $5,000 Provide a homeless youth guidance, shelter, life skills, and a chance at a brighter future. Click here to see the Benefits. Inspiring Hope: $10,000 Give…
127Self-Care Tips and Resources…with Coronavirus Anxiety Five Ways to View the Coverage of Coronavirus Taking Care of Yourself During COVID-19 Uncertainty Read more about self-care here. July 24th is International Self-Care Day! The International Self-Care Foundation (ISF) is a UK-based charity with a global focus. A champion that sees self-care as an integral part of people’s lives, ISF is striving to make self-care a more integral part of family, community, organizational, and social life. Check out their website to learn more about self-care!…
128North Country Outreach CollaborativeStarVista’s North County Outreach Collaborative is a San Mateo County partnership between StarVista, Healthright 360, Pacifica Resource Center, Daly City Partnership, and the Daly City Youth Center. The goal of this partnership is to work together to educate the community about mental health and to provide families residing in North County with resources and referrals for comprehensive whole-person care. Through this partnership we focus on decreasing stigma around mental health, participating in outreach at community events, offering psychoeducation to families,…
129San Mateo County Pride CenterIntensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a program of StarVista in partnership with Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services and Daly City Partnership, and in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Visit the San Mateo County Pride Center’s website: www.sanmateopride.org CALL TODAY! Telephone Number: (650) 591-0133 Contacts: Lisa Putkey, MA Program Director lisa.putkey@star-vista.org…
130Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Q&A With NAMI SMC…community. Our efforts to have our entire community contribute to our efforts rather than have only paid staff is how we can remain inclusive and spread our span of support. Where is NAMI in the evolution of advocacy in mental health rights, access, and treatment in this modern age of medicine? NAMI has come a long way since its beginning. Since the start of NAMI, we have witnessed the deinstitutionalization of many individuals living with mental health challenges and major…