191StarVista’s 55th Anniversary Diaper DriveStarVista Distributes 55,000+ Diapers in Celebration of 55th Anniversary On May 14, StarVista’s Early Childhood and Family Services Department held a successful Diaper Drive in celebration of our agency’s 55th Anniversary. In partnership with Help A Mother Out, we distributed over 55,000 diapers to families and caregivers in need in San Mateo County. A big thank you to Help A Mother Out and our staff for making this event possible, and to our community partners for helping us spread the…
192Pride Month 2021…years and stands for equity, inclusion, dignity, self-determination, and justice. Over a decade in the making, the Pride Center is the first ever LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County. Whether seeking behavioral health services or gathering in solidarity with others to share stories, build relationships, learn, grow, create, and heal together, LGBTQ+ individuals and communities throughout the Peninsula finally have a space to call their own! The San Mateo County Pride Center offers a number of community resources and…
193A Message From Our CEO – June 2021…mission to new and exciting areas of our community and we are grateful for every connection made and individual or family helped in the process. The compassion and love of our supporters across the Bay Area and beyond inspire me every day to keep moving forward and continue serving our community with strength and integrity. Please join me on October 7th and experience the impact of our work first-hand, celebrate 55 of years of changing lives, and be part of…
194San Mateo County Pride Center highlighted by Silicon Valley Community FoundationJune 2, 2021 In celebration of Pride Month 2021, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation highlighted StarVista’s Pride Center as a featured organization serving LGBTQ+ communities in Silicon Valley. In a conversation with the foundation, Pride Center Program Director Frankie Sapp discussed the team’s goals for the center, and the current services in place to support the community. “Sapp is the program director of the San Mateo County Pride Center, the first LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County. Founded in…
195Juneteenth 2021Join us in celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. History Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom from slavery and that the Civil War had ended. General Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued more than…
196StarVista’s Return to In-Person Work Plan…mask wearing may need to remain in place, based on the way we work, travel around our cities, and the level of threat the virus continues to pose in our communities. This is true for our 24/7 facilities and our residential programs. With that in mind, we are taking a phased approach to allow us to make necessary adjustments to safety protocols and workspaces as necessary, and adherence to evolving health department regulations and recommendations. Our team is taking a…
197StarVista’s new Chief Development, Marketing, and Technology Officer…increased efficiencies and accountability to the teams she manages. Lea has many accomplishments and great experience including experience in managing CRM’s and Analytic Database systems with various national nonprofits. This background will come full circle and serve her well, as she manages the technology aspects of her new role as a Chief Development, Marketing & Technology Officer. This is a well-deserved promotion, and I am confident that she will continue to excel as a leader. Please join us in congratulating…
198Press Release: StarVista’s First Chance Launches Residential Detox Program…Referrals for residential detox services will primarily come from San Mateo County General Hospital, but referrals can also come from other providers and police departments. The goal of the program is to support clients and provide services to support their detox from all substances, have them stabilize and transition into long-term residential care to embrace their recovery. “StarVista has an exceptional track record of providing much needed services that benefit all of us in San Mateo County,” shares Ed Barberini,…
199Announcement: Youth S.O.S. Program Coming to Crisis Center in 2021…to address both the acute needs as well as provide ongoing resources and support to the youth and their family. For questions about our Youth S.O.S program, please contact StarVista’s Crisis Center at svcrisiscenter@star-vista.org or visit www.sanmateocrisis.org. We are hiring! Join StarVista and our new Youth S.O.S. program by applying to one of these open positions: Youth SOS Mental Health Clinician (Full-Time)-Crisis Center Youth SOS Mental Health Clinician (Part-Time)- Crisis Center Youth SOS Clinician (on-call and overnight)-Crisis Center Apply Now…
200Changing Lives Event Recording 2020 (Public)Changing Lives Main Show Recording (34min 15sec) For the best viewing experience, click the “Full Screen” button at the bottom right of the video. Changing Lives Pre-Show + Main Show + Post-Show Recording (44min 44sec) For the best viewing experience, click the “Full Screen” button at the bottom right of the video. WAYS TO GIVE Visit our Changing Lives Pledge and Donate page to give: www.star-vista.org/changelives On this page, you can: Become a StarVista Visionary Pledge any amount of annual…