20155 Art & Photo Drive…note: Art submissions will be shared during the Changing Lives fundraising event and/or on StarVista’s marketing materials and social media platforms. Click here for more information WIN A LIMITED EDITION HOODIE! Each submission counts towards an entry in a drawing to win a limited edition, StarVista 55th Anniversary Hoodie. The drawing winner will be announced at StarVista’s virtual once-a-year fundraising event, Changing Lives on October 7, 2021. Check out some of the submissions we’ve received! StarVista is celebrating 55 Years…
202San Mateo County Pride Center COVID response spotlighted by the SMDJ…Mateo County Pride Center faced housing and food insecurity, unemployment and mental health strains, compounding existing hurdles related to their identities and forcing the Pride Center to respond quickly. ‘Living through a pandemic was an unexpected tragedy that was thrust upon us all. Many of the LGBTQ community were already living precarious lives having been pushed to the margins of society. The pandemic only worsened our outcomes,’ Frankie Sapp, director of the Pride Center, said…” Read the full article here….
203A Message From Our CEO – July 2021Dear Friends, I hope you are in good health and enjoying the early summer. July is a special month for us this year, and I am excited to share our agency’s updates with you. Today, July 1, StarVista is launching its First Chance Residential Detox program in Burlingame. It will also be the only detox program operating in San Mateo County. StarVista is proud to partner with 4 local Police Departments to begin the Community Wellness Crisis Response Team (CWCRT),…
204A Message From Our CEO – August 2021…reaffirm that StarVista is committed to making the safety of StarVista’s staff, volunteers, and clients a priority. StarVista remains agile and adaptive in responding to our ever-changing environment. We have been able to keep our programs in operation throughout the pandemic, and our services continue to play a vital role in the community we serve. We could not provide these services without our incredible staff, interns, volunteers, partners, supporters, and Board of Directors. As such, in honor of non-profits and…
205Recap: Changing Lives 2021 Kickoff…Center and Amy Schohet from Healthy Homes. They each shared how they found their way to StarVista, how the lives of their clients have changed in the last year, the challenges their programs are facing, and what they’re looking forward to most in the months ahead. Thank you, Brook and Amy, for bringing StarVista to life! Next, Board Chair and Visionary, Ken Pesso, had a special announcement in recognition of our Visionary community. After sharing what being a Visionary means…
206San Mateo County Pride Center reopening plans in the Bay Area ReporterAugust 25, 2021 Amid concerns for community safety, the San Mateo County Pride Center discusses delaying its reopening plans with the Bay Area Reporter. “Both the Rainbow Community Center in Concord and the San Mateo County Pride Center are delaying their plans to reopen their doors as the latest wave of coronavirus cases has brought about a return of mask mandates and other policies to stem the increase. In the case of the Peninsula center, it is taking the time…
207StarVista Mental Health Services – MPCSD…struggles at home Decrease emotional overwhelm with proven stress reduction techniques Improve parent/child communication Assist in negotiation of house rules and boundaries Addressing student wellbeing in the wake of COVID-19 If ongoing services are needed, a referral process will be initiated. All services are provided via telehealth. Contact Us ✉ mpcsd.parents@star-vista.org ☎ (650) 870-1503 StarVista is celebrating 55 Years of Service in San Mateo County! Visit our 55th anniversary webpage to learn about the history of our agency. Click Here…
208National Suicide Prevention Month, September 2021…explore feelings, concerns, vent frustrations, clarify problems and get referrals. To learn more about Suicide Prevention, read our past blogs from StarVista’s Crisis Center staff: National Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention Month Website StarVista’s Crisis Center’s website www.sanmateocrisis.org provides a dedicated space to share program services, updates, resources, and more. The website provides information on mental health and local community resources 24 hours a day. Teen Crisis Services StarVista’s Teen Crisis Services include an online teen chat…
209Tag You’re It…29th, 2021 StarVista’s Health Ambassador Program-Youth, in partnership with San Mateo County Office of Diversity and Equity, challenges you to reconnect, reenter, and rebuild during our Tag You’re It week. Show us ways that you apply the theme Supportive Transitions: Reconnect, Reenter, Rebuild into your daily life by participating in our challenges! Submit pictures of yourself completing challenges to be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Target Gift Card! Tag You’re It campaign begins on Monday, September 13th…
210A Message From Our CEO – September 2021…life skills and provide intervention solutions when needed. To support our essential work in the community, visit www.star-vista.org/donate. Lastly, I invite you to join me at StarVista’s once-a-year fundraising event, Changing Lives, on October 7 at 12pm. This year’s virtual event will celebrate our 55 years of service in San Mateo County and celebrate the incredible achievements of our clients and programs, and to help even more people on their journeys to vibrant mental health and more hopeful lives. Register…