221A Message From Our CEO – November 2021…by donating today! Give a gift here. Lastly, I invite you to help us kick off the season of giving by becoming a StarVista Visionary on #VisionaryTuesday! We are transforming #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity taking place on November 30, into #VisionaryTuesday, a day to celebrate our newest community of supporters, take action to support mental health, and work together to fill the equity gaps that exist in our local community. Anyone can become a StarVista Visionary by making…
222Sponsorship PortalYour Sponsorship empowers individuals, inspires hope, and strengthens communities in San Mateo County. We are proud to provide nearly 30 counseling, case management, skill development, and crisis prevention programs to tens of thousands of individuals every year. The work we do is not possible without you, our incredible partners. Your sponsorship of our events and campaigns ensures we are able to reach as many people in under-served communities as possible, advancing mental health support and bridging equity gaps throughout San…
223San Mateo County Pride Center participates in 2021 Transgender Day of Remembrance…Frankie Sapp in attendance. Redwood City Patch featured Frankie and details about the upcoming event. “The transgender pride flag will raised over the Hall of Justice in Redwood City on Nov. 19 after the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors declared it to be Transgender Day of Remembrance in the county…Frankie Sapp, the program director of the San Mateo County PRIDE Center, said that the county raising the transgender pride flag ‘means more than visibility.’” Read the full article here….
224Holiday Wellness Toolkit…out.” Make a list of activities that help you re-center. What helps you bring you back to you? Some ideas may include: Going for a walk, hiking, reading, swimming, crafting, knitting, writing poetry, photography, or creating art of any kind Back Pocket Guides: Part of the holiday season typically involves family/community gatherings. Unfortunately for many of us, these events can trigger a lot of turmoil and anxiety for some of us who anticipate difficult conversations, unwelcome comments, or otherwise negative…
225San Mateo Daily Journal features the Pride Center’s in-person reopening…the paper featured the San Mateo County’s Pride Center’s reopening plans. After being closed since the start of the pandemic, the Pride Center is reopening its doors and has made adjustments to make the space more inclusive. “Nearly two years after closing its doors due to COVID-19, the San Mateo County Pride Center has started reopening in-person services, a shift its leader, Frankie Sapp said still needs to be balanced with remaining public health concerns…” Read the full article here….
226Bay Area Reporter features the Pride Center’s reopening plans…County’s Pride Center’s reopening plans. After being closed since early 2019 (but still providing services remotely), the Pride Center is reopening its doors and has made adjustments to make the space more inclusive. “Closed for much of the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Mateo County Pride Center is slowly reopening to the public. It is one of several LGBTQ community centers in the Bay Area to relaunch in-person services indoors…” Read the full article here….
227Alana’s Story…diagnosis. Later in the conversation, a crisis counselor provided resources and referrals to Alana. She received information on caretaker support groups and chronic illness support groups hosted by one of StarVista’s community partners. Additionally, the crisis line counselor discussed referrals for individual counseling and Alana requested a referral to another StarVista program, the StarVista Counseling Center, which could provide individual therapy to help her cope with her fears and worries associated with this family change. At the end of the…
228A New Approach to Mental Health Crisis Calls: Mental Health Professionals Partner with PoliceDecember 2, 2021 In a joint press release from San Mateo County, San Mateo County law enforcement announces new partnership with StarVista for Community Wellness and Crisis Response Pilot Project. San Mateo County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) has contracted with StarVista to train and supervise clinicians, who will respond to mental or behavioral health crises with San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, and South San Francisco police departments. “Mental health professionals will team with law enforcement in San…
229Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT)Now serving all ages in San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Redwood City. StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) Pilot Program, in partnership with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and 4 police departments: San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Redwood City, is designed to improve law enforcement response to community members experiencing mental health crisis. Based on best practice models in other jurisdictions, the Pilot Program will enhance City and County…
230A New Approach to Mental Health Crisis Calls: Mental Health Professionals Partner with PoliceDecember 2, 2021 County of San Mateo, County Executive’s Office releases a statement on StarVista’s new Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) pilot project with San Mateo County law enforcement. “Mental health professionals will team with law enforcement in San Mateo County’s four largest cities as part of a pilot program aimed at de-escalating 9-1-1 calls and providing appropriate, compassionate care for non-violent individuals…” Read the full article here. …