241A Message From Our CEO – January 2022…of sponsorship and in-kind opportunities at StarVista for 2022. There are many benefits to sponsoring StarVista, including being recognized for demonstrating impact and fulfilling a commitment to improving mental health and resilience, and achieving equity so everyone can thrive. View the Sponsorship Portal here. If you or your company are looking to learn more about these incredible sponsorship opportunities, I invite you to join me at my virtual CEO café on January 27 at 12pm. Join me and our special…
242Natera and Copia Announce Partnership to Support Local Communities…program/collaboration transports surplus food from Natera laboratories to nonprofits in local communities. ” Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a leader in personalized genetic testing and diagnostics, today announced it is partnering with Copia, a technology provider that connects food donations to nonprofits in need. Through this collaboration, the companies will partner to transport surplus food from the laboratories Natera operates in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, Calif., directly to nonprofits in those local communities…” Read the full press release here. …
243Black History Month 2022…and Online PBS Black History Month SMP Library Black History Month: Movies SMCOE Black History Month Articles/Books to Read: Inspirational Black Women in History | PBS Care for the Mental and Spiritual Health of Black Men Reclaiming Our Health Black Women’s Mental Health Mental Health Resources: NAMI African American Mental Health MHA Black and African American Communities and Mental Health ADAA Mental Health Resources for the Black Community Community Resources: https://star-vista.org/community-resources/ Check Out Past Blogs: https://star-vista.org/news/2021/black-history-month-2021/ https://star-vista.org/news/2020/black-history-month-2020/…
244A Message From Our CEO | February 2022Dear Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are well. Since last year, StarVista has implemented several new and improved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to better support our staff and the clients we serve every day. Our DEI plan includes numerous action items and we have achieved many of them, such as: Staff forming affinity groups Creating a Board of Directors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Hiring a DEI consultant firm to provide training and support to…
245Redwood City Police Department lauds new mental health clinicianMarch 7, 2022 StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team featured on Climate Redwood City. “The Redwood City Police Department says the mental health clinician who recently began teaming with officers on calls regarding people experiencing mental health crises “has become a vital part of our organization and mission.”…” Read the full article here. …
246About Us (DEI Draft)StarVista is a nonprofit organization that has been helping people throughout San Mateo County navigate life’s challenges for over 55 years. Our counseling, crisis prevention, youth housing, and outreach programs reach tens of thousands of people in our community each year. We work closely with local governments to fill unmet needs, partner with schools to connect directly with young people, and collaborate with other non-profit organizations to share expertise and best practices. From substance abuse and thoughts of suicide to…
247Mental Health Matters 2024On behalf of San Mateo Police Activities League (SMPAL) and StarVista, we want to thank you for joining our efforts in creating a safe and fun place in which our community can support and openly discuss mental health. Whether you were a participating runner/walker, wellness fair participant, resource provider, sponsor, or volunteer, your presence empowered our community to foster positive interactions, improve lives and build resiliency and support for our mind, body, and community. We hope to see you at…
248Press Release: StarVista in Partnership with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Launches New Specialized Mobile Crisis Response Service for Youth…of mental health clinicians, a youth peer partner, and family partners to comprehensively address any assessment, psychoeducation, therapeutic, or case management needs. The program will launch on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Youth S.O.S. team is designed to respond to children and youth ages 0-25 that are experiencing an escalation of mental and behavioral health symptoms (such as suicidal ideation/intent, self-injurious behaviors, undiagnosed mental health disorders, etc). The team will prioritize current or former foster youth as well as community…
249CWCRT Community Update from San Mateo PDCWCRT Community Update from San Mateo PD March 2022 StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team in partnership with the San Mateo Police Department. 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 a mental health crisis. In StarVista’s CWCRT pilot program,…
250San Mateo police praise new mental health programMarch 29, 2022 StarVista’s Communtiy Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) partnership with San Mateo Police Department featured in the San Mateo Daily Jorunal. “San Mateo’s participation in a pilot mental health crisis program has led to better interactions and collaboration between the public and its police department, with San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini praising the program’s initial start…” Read the full article here. …