341Recap: Spring into Transitions 2024…District, and San Mateo County Health BHRS for their invaluable contributions. Their presence and the resources they provided offered additional layers of support and information, further empowering our attendees. A special thank you to these organizations for their dedication to our community’s well-being and for standing with us in our mission to support and uplift our teens. This event was brought to you by our community partner and long-term supporter, SolMateo. SolMateo is a volunteer group working to support our…
342A Message From Our CEO | April 2024…who discussed crucial topics such as identity, mental health, and emotional support for young adults. Special thanks to our incredible partners at SolMateo for their tremendous volunteer effort with promoting mental health and by “shining light on mental health” in our community. A video recording of the panel is also available here. The interactive session fostered open conversations and highlighted the importance of mental health and wellness for teens. You can read the recap blog post here. I’d like to…
343Press Release: Mental Health Matters 2024…mental health-focused community event in honor of Mental Health Month in May. Mental Health Matters 2024: A 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair is a community event taking place on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in San Mateo that brings us together to support and raise awareness about the importance of health and mental well-being. This empowering day is dedicated to supporting health and mental wellness, encouraging community partnerships, and education about diverse wellness resources. The event…
344Press Release: StarVista Earns Reaccreditation from American Association of Suicidology…referrals to social services and a last resort for people on the brink of suicide to reach out for help. Crisis line staff and volunteers serve over 13,000 callers annually from both San Mateo County’s local line and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. When out in the community, the Crisis Center also facilitates mental health and suicide prevention-focused presentations as well as postventions following crisis. This outreach is offered to local schools, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations…
345San Mateo Daily Journal Features StarVista’s CWCRT Program Progress in San MateoMay 13, 2024 StarVista is featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal’s article about progress in San Mateo County in addressing mental health crises through our Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) program with law enforcement. “One of the county’s largest behavioral health contractors is attributing San Mateo’s 20% drop in mental health holds to a pilot program that pairs clinicians with law enforcement for urgent calls…” Read the full article here. …
346What guides StarVista’s marketing, awareness building and cultivation campaigns?…compassion, and mobilize action. We do this by sharing stories that speak to people and motivate them to make a difference. Our communications are truthful, fair, and genuine to our agency and to the marketing profession. What is the main objective of all StarVista’s communication? Our marketing team puts our mission front and center. We strive to enhance our talent, enthusiasm, creativity, and reliability. We always prove that our organization is trustworthy. We communicate to potential donors and clients how…
347Recap: Mental Health Matters 2024…Papan, Stephanie Douglas and Family, and Martin McTaggart for their presence at our Mental Health Matters 5K Run and Community Wellness Fair. Your support plays a crucial role in driving positive change and community well-being. We are thankful for the commitment shown by our community partners in San Mateo County including San Mateo County Human Services/Medi-CAL, San Mateo Library, San Mateo Police Department, San Mateo Parks and Recreation, and SolMateo in attending our event. Your collaboration is vital in strengthening…
348Authority Magazine Interviews StarVista’s CWCRT Crisis Response Clinician, Briana Fair, on Everyday Life HacksMay 26, 2024 Authority Magazine’s article features an interview with StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response (CWCRT) Clinician, Briana Fair, discussing practical strategies for achieving mental wellness and her role in crisis intervention in San Mateo. “In our modern, fast-paced society, mental wellness is a crucial aspect of leading a fulfilling life…” Read the full article here. …
349A Message From Our CEO | May 2024…LGBTQ+ health and wellness services on their official Give OUT Day page here. We are excited to also celebrate Pride Month this June, with our program participating in the San Mateo County Pride Celebration. We will also be hosting a variety of activities, which you can find here. In honor of our commitment to mental health and wellness, I would like to share that our Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team continues to grow in coordination with San Mateo County…
350San Mateo Daily Journal Features San Mateo County Pride Center’s Workshops for Pride MonthJune 1, 2024 StarVista’s San Mateo County Pride Center program was featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal for its sexuality, gender identity and gender expression workshop being held during pride month in San Mateo County. “An abbreviation is often more than the sum of its letters. As Pride Month arrives and the county prepares for a slew of festivities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, the San Mateo County Pride Center is hosting a workshop to talk about sexuality, gender expression…