321San Mateo County To Expand Police and Behavioral Health Provider Partnership ProgramNovember 21, 2023 Peninsula Press features StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team pilot project expansion with San Mateo County law enforcement and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). “San Mateo County’s co-response program, which pairs a mental health professional with law enforcement to respond to behavioral health crises, will add a new clinician to its team in the coming weeks, and is in talks with county representatives about continuing the program and expanding it to neighboring…
322StarVista’s Service Departments | An Impact Recap…children, youth, families and farmworkers with comprehensive mental health services that build resilience, strengthen mental health, and cultivate community wellness. StarVista’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program is currently serving more than 870 children, 208 staff, at 22 different sites. Featured Blog Post: https://star-vista.org/news/blog-news/2023/navigating-the-holidays/ Making Headlines: https://star-vista.org/starvista-in-the-news/2022/menlo-park-atherton-education-foundation-launches-2022-fund-a-need-campaign-to-support-student-mental-health-initiatives/ Youth and Community Empowerment Services Director: Michelle Woo StarVista’s Youth and Community Empowerment Services ensure that San Mateo County youth feel supported as they encounter life’s challenges like unstable housing, mental health issues,…
323Press Release: Former Long-term StarVista Employee Charged with Unlawful Activities …StarVista is fully committed to ensuring the public of accuracy in funding and records, and these funds will be used to benefit the community that StarVista serves. StarVista will continue to empower individuals, inspire hope, and strengthen our communities. “StarVista will continue to be accountable, vigilant and proactive in our security measures in the best interest of our staff & those we serve,” further comments spokesperson, Reese Walters. STARVISTA MISSION We deliver high-impact services through counseling, skill development. and…
324Press Release: StarVista Partners with Macy’s Hillsdale for Holiday Client Appreciation Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2023 Contact: hello@star-vista.org StarVista Partners with Macy’s Hillsdale for Holiday Client Appreciation Event 30 StarVista clients and their families were gifted a private shopping experience thanks to new partnership. San Carlos, CA – StarVista, a nonprofit that delivers high-impact services through counseling, case management, skill development, and crisis prevention to San Mateo County residents, was able to gift its clients a unique shopping opportunity in partnership with Macy’s Hillsdale this holiday season. This month, 30…
325RECAP: Randy’s Gift Drive 2023RECAP: Randy’s Gift Drive 2023 On behalf of our Gift Drive recipients and clients, thank you for making this holiday season special! We are incredibly grateful to this year’s generous Gift Drive donors. Thanks to your support, we were able to give over 150 gifts to the children, youth, adults, and families participating in this year’s drive. Our staff got to personally deliver the donated gifts to their clients this week. Gifts included toys, games, dolls, puzzles, and legos. Gifts…
326Press Release: StarVista Hosts Successful Gift Drive FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2023 Contact: hello@star-vista.org StarVista Hosts Successful Gift Drive Over 150 clients receive gifts this holiday season thanks to StarVista donors and partners. San Carlos, CA – StarVista, a nonprofit that delivers high-impact services through counseling, case management, skill development, and crisis prevention to San Mateo County residents, gifted over 150 toys, gift cards, household essentials, games, and more to underserved clients of their programs this holiday season. Titled “Randy’s Gift Drive,” StarVista’s yearly gift initiative…
327Press Release: StarVista Celebrates Five Years of Platinum Certification from Candid.…the nonprofit. This remarkable achievement reinforces StarVista’s unwavering commitment to transparency in reporting key operational metrics, strategies for the upcoming years and notable achievements. As a testament to its dedication to accountability and openness, this marks StarVista’s fifth consecutive year receiving the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency. Candid. is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Recognizing nonprofits that value transparency in reporting, Candid. awards “Seals of Transparency” that rank organizations in the…
328School-Based ServicesStarVista’s School-Based Services provide mental health and wellness services to students in San Mateo County. Our School-Based Services programs are Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC), The Children’s Place, School-Based Counseling Services, and Strengthen our Youth (SOY). Services are accessible in select schools. Please ask your school’s Wellness Center if StarVista services are on site. CALL TODAY!- Telephone Number: (650) 591-9623 schoolbasedservices@star-vista.org Contact: Nancy Quiggle, Ph.D. Director of Early Childhood and School-Based Services CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (CFRC) StarVista’s…
329A Message From Our CEO | January 2024…Drive, which met its goal of delivering gifts to 150 clients and families. These gifts brightened holiday spirits and delivered hope to families in need. A big thank you to our gift drive donors for inspiring hope this holiday season. To our partners at Macy’s Hillsdale, thank you for changing lives with us. Not only did Macy’s help us reach our fundraising goal this year with our Changing Lives Annual Event, but they also gave 30 StarVista clients a private…
330StarVista Spotlight | Shining Stars…trained Health Ambassadors empowering our community, spreading awareness, and navigating people towards mental health resources when needed. Not only is their commitment acknowledged with community service or internship hours but also a completion bonus of $700! We’re so proud of their dedication to enhancing the health of our community. Congratulations, stars! Being a part of StarVista’s HAP-Y program is an enriching experience, equipping our youth aged 16-24 with essential knowledge and strategies on mental wellness, suicide prevention, and access to…