281Recap: Changing Lives 2022…person in our community. We also want to welcome our newest Visionaries! Thank you, Visionaries, for your vision, leadership, and commitment to supporting the most vulnerable among us. Thank you to our event sponsors for making Changing Lives possible A big thank you to Danford Fisher Hannig Foundation, Heritage Bank of Commerce, Stanford Health Care, SolMateo, Raiser Construction Company, Seiler LLP, KMPG Foundation, and Viola Law Firm for sponsoring our first in-person Changing Lives event! We are grateful for your…
282Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Pilot Program: A Nine-Month Review and New Data Dashboard Now AvailableFall 2022 StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) highlighted in Redwood City’s seasonal newsletter sharing the progress of the program and its postive impact on Redwood City residents. “It has been nearly a year since Redwood City welcomed mental health clinician Patricia Baker under San Mateo County’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) Pilot Project. This program is aimed at deescalating 9-1-1 calls and providing appropriate, compassionate care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.” Read the…
283A Message From Our CEO | November 2022…my sincerest thanks to everyone that supported our Changing Lives event in October. To our donors, Visionaries, sponsors, funders, staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners, thank you for helping bring our life-changing services to those in need throughout San Mateo County. I would also like to give a special thanks to San Mateo County’s Mayor’s Mental Health Initiative and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for their $62,000 dollar-for-dollar match of donations to StarVista for Changing Lives and the rest of the…
284How to help victims in Colorado Springs and support our local LGBTQ+ communityNovember 22, 2022 In the wake of the tragic shooting at LGBTQIA+ nightclub, Club Q, in Colorado Springs, Silicon Valley Community Foundation shares resources and ways individuals can support LGBTQIA+ individuals and families affected by this act of violence, as well as local LGBTQIA+ organizations in Silicon Valley, including the San Mateo County Pride Center. “We were heartbroken to hear about the tragic shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., this past weekend. We are grieving with the…
285We are a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency recipientWe’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid! You can continue to support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our #NonprofitProfile https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3094966 …
286The Almanac’s Holiday Fund 2022December 9, 2022 StarVista is grateful to be one of the receipients of this year’s Almanac Holiday Fund. Read Lucy’s story and learn about our impact on children and families in San Mateo County. “Holiday Fund: StarVista helps connect teens with much-needed counseling services…” Read the full article here. …
287Mental Health Crisis: Nonprofits respond to high demand for servicesDecember 13, 2022 Silicon Valley Community Foundation highlights StarVista and other local nonprofits in our efforts to respond to the rising mental health crisis and need for services in Silicon Valley. “With the holidays approaching, those on the front lines of mental health treatment in Silicon Valley paint a sobering picture: stressful lives in this fast-paced, high-achieving region have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a critical shortage of mental health care workers…” Read the full article here. …
288Redwood City Police Chief Mulholland announces retirementDecember 16, 2022 StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) highlighted in Redwood City Pulse’s article about Redwood City Chief of Police, Mulholland, announcing retirement and sharing major acomplishments during his 40 years of service. “He helped launch the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team, pilot program that pairs a mental health professional with local law enforcement to better de-escalate emergency calls and provide appropriate care for non-violent people in crisis…” Read the full article here. …
289A Message From Our CEO | December 2022Dear Friends, I hope this email finds you in good health. It is hard to believe 2022 is already coming to an end. While we’ve been in operation for over five decades, this has been a year of many firsts for StarVista, and we couldn’t have done it without you – our StarVista family. From new services to new faces, we continue to grow every year and expand our comprehensiveness of programs to address the unique mental health needs of…
290Half Moon Bay Tragedy and Support…together, to give support that helps and heals, to stay connected, and to strengthen our community ties to end all forms of violence. StarVista will continue to be here for our community, providing immediate support where needed. During this difficult time, we urge you all to take care of yourselves and to seek support and connection with one another. Organizations Providing Supporting for the Half Moon Bay Community: StarVista’s Early Childhood Program Leading groups supporting young children during this difficult…