21Funder Spotlight: Kaiser…Center. “This critical project will reach throughout the communities we serve through educational trainings, outreach, peer support, and social events.” As a long-standing pillar in the community, Kaiser understands the challenges that many LGBTQ+ individuals in our shared community experience: due to multiple levels of stress, including subtle or overt discrimination, LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk of experiencing mental health disorders compared to non-LGBTQ+ individuals. Individuals commonly experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, homelessness, social isolation, bullying,…
22Seeing Clearly – A First Chance Success Story…she came to First Chance. “I never would have come to a program like this on my own,” Trish told StarVista staff. But as time went on, the young woman began to see her situation in a different light. She attended individual and group counseling sessions and began to identify with the stories and struggles of her fellow First Chance peers. “She could see herself in their stories,” a First Chance counselor explained. “She knew what her peers were feeling…
23Giving Tuesday 2018Looking for a way to give back this Giving Tuesday? Donate to StarVista and double the impact of your gift! New and increased donations to StarVista will be matched by the Sobrato Family Foundation 2:1! With over 30 programs, StarVista is helping people throughout San Mateo County navigate life’s challenges. Our counseling, crisis prevention, youth housing, and early childhood programs help tens of thousands of people in our community each year. Looking for more ways to get involved? Support StarVista…
24Kevin’s Story…By sketching, he could express what he usually couldn’t put into words, which helped him feel calm. Supported by the StarVista counselor, Kevin was able to talk about his suicidal thoughts and come up with a plan of action for how to positively address his depression. StarVista helped Kevin find a therapist outside of school with whom he felt comfortable, and collaborated with Kevin’s parents and the new therapist to create an action plan that would ensure the sophomore’s present…
25Funder Spotlight: SolMateo…quotations above. ABOUT SOLMATEO SolMateo (formerly Community Service League) is a nonprofit organization of dedicated volunteers committed to “shining light on mental health” in our community. Two annual fundraising events (Holiday Auction & Luncheon and Signature Kitchen Tour) enable SolMateo to be the largest private donor to both MHA and StarVista. Our contributions provide critical financial resources to help sustain and enhance their valuable programs for San Mateo County residents in crisis or challenged by mental health issues. www.solmateo.org…
26Starting Line Breakfast…and achievements of our programs over the past year. This year, our event will feature an eye-opening panel of mental health and community-building experts who will discuss stressors facing our shared community and the role StarVista staff, donors, partners, and supporters play in keeping the communities we live in healthy, vibrant, and strong. Join us to learn, to be inspired, and to meet fellow local business, community, and political leaders who are committed to providing hope that helps and heals….
2727th Annual Starting Line Breakfast Event HighlightsDear Friends, On behalf of the StarVista community, thank you for attending the 27th Annual Starting Line Breakfast this past Friday! It was an honor to be in the company of so many people who care about our community, about StarVista, and those we serve. If you were unable to attend we are sorry to have missed you but please enjoy these highlights from our 27th Annual Starting Line Breakfast. The program included an amazing panel discussion about the mental…
28Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)Download a Flyer here:Download StarVista’s HAP-Y program seeks to train youth ages 16-24 to become Health Ambassadors. The trainings cover common challenges in mental wellness, signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services. Trained Health Ambassadors become community agents who help raise awareness and help increase access to behavioral health services through information sharing and/or providing referrals when appropriate. In addition, Health Ambassadors have the opportunity to represent HAP-Y in community events such as…
29Mental Health Awareness Month 2019…Bay Library, 620 Correas St. https://www.facebook.com/events/half-moon-bay-library/gender-sexuality-workshop/326103931440792/ Mental Health Self Care with StarVista -Wed, 5/22 @ 6:30pm Sharp Park Library 104 Hilton Way Pacifica https://www.facebook.com/events/408933986325970/ –Wed, 5/29 @ 7pm San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St, San Carlos https://www.facebook.com/events/2268894206524069/ Soufra Film Screening in Daly City -Tue, 5/28 @ 5pm Westmoor High School, 131 Westmoor Ave. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/580517785788661 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-soufra-tickets-60537208420 Check out the full event list here! Attending an event? Help spread the word, show support, share your experience, or help…
30Meet Our Board Chair: Kristin SunKristin Sun, CFP®, CDFA® Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC Kristin Sun is currently the Chair of StarVista’s Board of Directors, and she sits on the Finance Committee of the Peninsula Health Care District. Kristin is a Senior Wealth Manager, Certified Financial Planner and Partner at Sand Hill Global Advisors, a wealth advisory firm in Palo Alto providing financial planning advice and investment management. Kristin was born and raised in the Bay Area and obtained her undergrad degree from UC Berkeley….