271A Message From Our CEO | August 2022…formal save-the-date invite to you very soon with more information about this incredible once-a-year event. I hope you can join me there. Sincerely, Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D., MACP CEO P.S. The school year is about to begin! We are grateful to supply schools, community centers, and partners with free print resources from our agency. These resources are for all ages and include valuable mental wellness information, including our Crisis Hotline and CAL FURS wallet cards. To learn more, click here….
272Lawmakers highlight new 988 crisis hotlineAugust 16, 2022 Half Moon Bay Review shares summary of Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s 988 Press Conference featuring StarVista’s Crisis intervention and Suicide Prevention Center. “A relatively new resource for people suffering a mental health crisis got a boost from a Peninsula icon last week. At a press conference on Aug. 10, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier said, “988. That should be emblazoned in everyone’s memory like 911.”…” Read the full article here. …
273Mayors Mental Health Initiative Receives Funding for Local Non-ProfitsAugust 17, 2022 StarVista awarded funding from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with support from the San Mateo County Mayors Mental Health Initiative. “Today, the San Mateo County Mayors Mental Health Initiative announced a $250,000 investment by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation to support increased access to mental health resources across the County. The investment will support three non-profits: Star Vista, Daly City Youth Health Center, and the Una Vida program through OneLife Counseling…” Read…
274National Suicide Prevention Month, September 2022…11:00am-5:00pm Sept 11 10:00am-4:00pm San Mateo Central Park A StarVista Crisis Center Youth Advisory Board creative project. Come share your anonymous story on suicide, mental health, and survival as part of a creative film project meant to bring awareness to suicide prevention. All ages welcome. Film will be screened in-person 9/28, 6pm-8pm, at the Half Moon Bay Library. Surviving and Thriving: Open Mic Night Sept 12th, 5:45pm-8:00pm Redwood City Public Library Community Room Come join fellow community members in recognizing…
275A Message From Our CEO | September 2022…our visionaries are the epitome of the positive impact that can be achieved as a community when we help others in their times of need. By pledging to give $1,000+ each year for 5 years (just $84 per month), you can become a StarVista Visionary. Start building your legacy and bring hope to the most vulnerable among us for years to come. I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, October 26th! Sincerely, Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D., MACP CEO …
276StarVista’s new Chief Clinical Officer…providing school-based counseling. She has spent much of her career working with trauma and substance use disorders and is dedicated to supporting treatment that is individualized, wholistic and strength-based. Shareen brings a strong commitment to collaborative work environments and compassionate clinical care. Shareen started practicing Ashtanga yoga three years ago yet still finds the most difficult pose is “getting on the mat.” She loves to hike, travel, spend time with family and friends and do anything in or near water….
277Early Childhood Services…Community Team (ECCT) & Healthy Homes aurora.gallardo@star-vista.org DOWNLOAD PROGRAM FLYERS EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY TEAM (ECCT) With the support of the Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63) and San Mateo County BHRS, StarVista’s Early Childhood Community Team services the Coastside: Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, North Fair Oaks, Daly City, South San Francisco, East Palo Alto, and La Honda. Our Early Childhood Community Team strives to foster healthy cognitive, emotional and social development for children prenatal through five, with a special focus…
278Randy’s Gift DriveTHANK YOU GIFT DRIVE DONORS! We are grateful to you for helping us deliver over 150 gifts to clients and families participating in our gift drive this year. Thank you for making the holiday season special, and for making wishes come true. We look forward to seeing you again in 2024! To everyone who supported Randy’s Gift Drive in 2022, thank you for delivering joy to our clients and families! Stay tuned for updates on Randy’s Gift Drive 2023, scheduled…
279Hope for youth mental health in San Mateo CountySeptember 30, 2022 StarVista programs highlighted during a town hall on adolescent mental health, hosted by Sen Josh Becker (D-San Mateo). “The pandemic has exacerbated many known youth mental health issues from anxiety and depression to eating disorders but there’s hope for help as more resources are dedicated to services and programs, local experts said during a town hall hosted by state Sen. Josh Becker…” Read the full article here. …
280A Message From Our CEO | October 2022…Network, has been answering most 988 calls from individuals with a 650-area code in addition to calls to our 24/7 Crisis Hotline 650-579-0350. I would like to give a shout-out to our incredible Crisis Center staff and volunteers for their commitment and passion for the crisis services StarVista provides in San Mateo County. This dynamic team of individuals, some with lived experience, strengthens communities by helping individuals in crisis in the short term and empowering them to find long-term support…