141National Suicide Prevention Month…to do if you think someone may be dealing with thoughts of suicide is to ask that person in a direct way if they are thinking about killing themselves. This opens a pathway of connection and communication for this person, who may have been suffering in silence for a long time. You shouldn’t be afraid to ask; it’s a common misconception that bringing up suicide will “plant” the idea in that person’s mind. The conversation may feel uncomfortable and awkward,…
142Crisis Center’s Training Specialist featured in RewireSeptember 16, 2020 StarVista’s Crisis Center Training Specialist, Karina Chapa, is featured in Rewire! They share information on how to find support after a friend dies by suicide, and how to connect with your community to find help: “Karina Chapa, training specialist at the StarVista Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center, says that one of the most important ways to seek out support is to find others who have suffered a similar loss. Within your community, Chapa notes, you can…
143A Message From Our CEO – September 2020…their continued support, and our 2020-21 Intern Cohort. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. All month long, mental health advocates, agencies, and community members join together to promote suicide prevention awareness. Since March 2020, we have seen a 25% increase in calls to our Crisis Hotline due to the stress and numerous uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 outbreak and shelter-in-place orders. I want to thank our staff and volunteers for all their incredible work in supporting the community. This…
144Changes to School-Based Services…school-site or within the same district, to help provide a more holistic and collaborative approach. Meet the School-Based Services Leadership Team: Program Manager Ana Paula Garay Program Coordinators Brendon Manno Cailen Gerner Daniela Baybay Sarah Thomas The team is excited to continue to support these programs, the incredible staff and interns, and the instrumental work that is done to support our community through in-person and remote services. For more information about these changes, please contact Ana Paula Garay at anapaula.garay@star-vista.org….
145Press Release: StarVista Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy…Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee, developing trainings for our leadership and our teams, reviewing our agency policies and procedures. StarVista’s Executive Leadership Team reaffirms our stance against forces that cultivate hate, violence, and distrust, and assure our agency, clients, and supporters that we will continue to fight for a community that is inclusive, equitable, and just. We are committed to being an anti-racist and anti-hate agency that fights for these values. We celebrate diversity and strive to be welcoming….
146Introducing Our New Board Members!…supporting staff. What is something you wish your community knew about StarVista? Stephan Marshall – I wish that the community knew how many programs StarVista actually represents. My guess is that many of us have benefited from a StarVista program and don’t even know it. Douglas Stewart – The number of people served by StarVista each year, through all its programs, which gives a true idea of the importance of StarVista in our community and the need to support this…
147Introducing the OnYourMind.net Instagram Account!As StarVista continues to evolve, we are introducing new ways to reach out to the community we serve. With the growth of our social media platforms as a way to educate, inform, and inspire others, we are excited to introduce our Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center’s newly created Instagram account for their teen support chat service, onyourmind.net! What is OnYourMind.net? Onyourmind.net is the website that hosts the Crisis Prevention and Suicide Intervention Center’s teen crisis services. Teens can access…
148Mindfulness Tips – The Mindfulness Project…We also aim to increase understanding of resources available in the community through outreach and community events. The Mindfulness Project is free, has an easy sign-up process, and offers gift cards to those who attend all 8 weeks. How to utilize The Mindfulness Project’s service now: – Discover which partner sites are hosting online groups – Get connected with a group that matches your schedule – Groups are free, take place over Zoom, and are geared toward youth ages 15-25…
149Press Release: StarVista’s Inaugural Fundraising Event, Changing Lives…Ed Barberini, San Mateo Police Department, and StarVista Board member. “StarVista truly strengthens our communities by serving those who are in need with a focus on empowering individuals to achieve long term, sustainable success. I am humbled and honored to be associated with such an outstanding organization.” The event’s leading sponsors are Stanford Health Care, SolMateo, and Danford Fisher Hannig Foundation. Join StarVista to connect with fellow local business, community, and political leaders who are committed to providing hope that…
150Daybreak Turns 30!…at Daybreak during the pandemic lost their jobs, 3 have since found employment, and the program continues to support the other 4 residents towards employment goals. We are grateful to our wonderful funders, donors, and supporters of Daybreak. Thank you for supporting our program and its services for the community. 1991 – Daybreak facility dedication 1991 – Daybreak facility 2020 – Daybreak Family 2020 – Daybreak facility 1991 – Daybreak kitchen 2020 – Daybreak kitchen 2020 – Daybreak living room…