211Announcement from CEO: Your House South Closure, September 2021…deepest thanks and gratitude to you, our incredible supporters. Because of you, we were able to provide a safe place to run away and homeless youth. While this is very difficult and alarming news to hear about the program closure of Your House South, I want to reassure you that StarVista remains a fiscally sound agency, and we remain committed to providing important services to our community. If you have any questions, please email development@star-vista.org. Sincerely, Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D.,…
212Family Health and Fitness Day…stress reduction- ie: Letting Go of Stress….Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City has free group meditations online in English and Spanish! Why is humor in daily life important? Humor/laughter can boost your immune system (if in regular doses), it can also stimulate heart/lungs/muscles, and increase endorphins released by the brain. It also helps reduces stress, helps in coping with stressors and adversity, and improves mood. Comic Relief Video Source: Seinfeld clip episodes and I Love Lucy (found on YouTube). Healthy…
213Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Staff Spotlight: Verna Barrientos…from first-hand experience. When we are outside of our comfort zone it can be scary. Showing kindness to others (especially when they are trying their best) is an important life skill to have. In closing, I would like to wish everyone a happy Hispanic Heritage Month. Reflecting on what this month means to me was a lovely thought-provoking experience. I thank you for reading my thoughts and reflections. Learn more about Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/hispanic-heritage-month https://www.history.com/topics/hispanic-history/hispanic-heritage-month…
214A Message From Our CEO – October 2021Dear Friends, I hope you all are in good health. On Thursday, October 7, at 12pm, we are holding our once-a-year fundraising event, Changing Lives. This year’s event will be held virtually via Zoom and will be our biggest event of the year. This is a time to come together around our mission, to 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….
215World Mental Health Day…500+ community members annually. StarVista’s Pride Center conducted the first LGBTQ COVID Impact Report of San Mateo County, which gathered critical data to inform their work. With 500+ survey responses and 100 additional comments, this work helped the Pride Center better understand the needs in the community. Child and Family Resource Center (est 2017) In the past year, StarVista’s Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC) has provided more than 2,609 individual therapy sessions for children and families in the most…
216Recap: Changing Lives 2021…in changing lives with us. Thank you to our wonderful guest speakers! The show featured many faces of the StarVista community, including CEO Sara Larios-Mitchell, Retired Police Chief of Burlingame, Eric Wollman, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, David Canepa, Chief of San Mateo County health, Louise Rogers, and Daryl Tilghman, P.h.D., Associate Director of Youth Empowerment Services. We want to thank our amazing community of supporters, the StarVista Visionaries for making our dream of achieving sustainable,…
217National Stress Awareness Day …coping: www.ScienceDirect.org (scientific journal publishing company) defines it as “what people do to try to minimize stress and is commonly seen in problem-focused, that is, directed at reducing the threats and losses of the illness, or emotion-focused, namely directed at reducing the negative emotional consequences”. This definition can tie in with Coping strategies, which are methods used to cope with an event. Coping Strategies – They are actions or series of actions that are utilized in meeting a stressful or…
218Press Release: StarVista Launches Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Pilot Project…is an individual suspected of experiencing a mental or behavioral crisis. These clinicians will provide early intervention, referrals to psychiatric hospitals for assessment, and follow-up support services for said individuals. “All parties involved in this collaboration, have heard the concerns of the community, and are committed to responding accordingly, to ensure better outcomes when interacting with those who find themselves suffering from a mental health crisis,” says Associate Department Director Daryl Tilghman, Ph.D., who will lead the program’s operations for…
219StarVista’s 2021 Holiday Campaign…in our local community. We invite you to become part of the legacy of StarVista Visionaries and transform your holiday gift into a 5-year pledge for #VisionaryTuesday! Make a one-time donation to StarVista this holiday season. Your generosity will support thousands of individuals in navigating life’s challenges. Make a pledge to give to StarVista for 5 years and join StarVista’s community of supporters, StarVista Visionaries. Make a pledge to give to StarVista MONTHLY for 5 years and join StarVista’s community…
220#VisionaryTuesday…be a source of hope for people in their darkest times and to help ensure the long-term sustainability of StarVista. Support from StarVista Visionaries is unrestricted, allowing us to respond to the changing needs of our communities and ensure that current and past clients can rely on us, their trusted partners, when they need us. Learn more about this incredible community, visit www.star-vista.org/visionaries. Watch our new Visionary Series on YouTube! IMPACT Since its inception, the Visionary community of supporters has…