351Ask an Expert Series: “How do I help my child build their independence?” Ask an Expert Series: “How do I help my child build their independence?” StarVista’s Ask an Expert Series gives our shared community an opportunity to have mental health and wellness related questions answered by StarVista’s professional staff. Here are some considerations regarding how to help kids build independence, autonomy and self-confidence through decision making. Meet the Expert! Claudia Cattaneo Auxier holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and an Associate Marriage and Family…
352Pedal for a Cause: Claim Your Mile event…go even further in our efforts to raise awareness and promote mental well-being. Thank you, Basecamp, for being a pivotal part of our journey. Your support empowers us to continue our work and inspires others to join in our cause. Together, we are making a difference—one mile, one conversation, one community at a time. To view all of the StarVista programs, visit https://star-vista.org/programs/ Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date on what’s happening in the StarVista community: https://star-vista.org/news/newsletters…
353Empowering Minds: The Impact of Congressman Kevin Mullin and StarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center in San Mateo County …are two key players: Congressman Kevin Mullin and StarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center. Their combined efforts are not just changing lives but reshaping the entire landscape of mental health support within the community. Congressman Kevin Mullin: A Voice for Mental Health Advocacy Kevin Mullin, a fourth-generation Californian and a native of San Mateo County, has been a steadfast advocate for mental health. His journey in public service began on the South San Francisco City Council and continued as he represented the…
354A Message From Our CEO | July 2024Dear friends, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the Summer. I would like to start by thanking you, our incredible StarVista community, for the many ways that you show your support for our programs. Last month, we were honored to have Basecamp Fitness San Mateo choose StarVista as the beneficiary for their inaugural “Claim your Mile” event. This incredible group collectively pedaled 468 miles to raise nearly $600 in donations for StarVista! I was also grateful to…
355Congratulations to StarVista’s New Chief Operating Officer, Lea Berhane! Congratulations to StarVista’s New Chief Operating Officer, Lea Berhane! It is with great pleasure that we announce Lea Berhane as StarVista’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) after serving as the Chief Development, Marketing and Technology Officer and Development & Marketing Director. Lea’s appointment as COO is a testament to her exceptional leadership skills and her unwavering commitment to our organization’s strategic goals. As the Chief Development, Marketing, and Technology Officer, Lea Berhane was instrumental in building stronger infrastructures with her five…
356Recap: Kids Kamp 2024…Kids Kamp participants come from homes where family members face mental health issues and/or substance abuse. The camp not only offers children a chance to connect and have fun but also empowers them to heal from their traumas, build skills, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and explore their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Kids Kamp is made possible by our incredible donors. This year, we were fortunate to have a generous donor match $30,000! On behalf of the Kampers…
357A Message From Our CEO | August 2024…to align with our vision, fuel growth, and help boost the agency’s results. Lea will continue to be a champion for staff and foster their professional development. Last but not least, we are less than 8 weeks away from our once-a-year fundraising event, Changing Lives 2024: Unity through Community, taking place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Farallon Room at Skyline College. As we gather for our 5th Changing Lives event, we acknowledge the collective effort it takes to…
358Press Release: September is National Suicide Prevention Month…over a one year period of August 2023 through July 2024. Additionally, California Crisis Centers responded to over 40,000 text and chat contacts in the last year. Expansion of text and chat capacity is a priority as the number of help seekers hoping to connect in this way continues to grow. The number of texts coming to California centers each month has doubled over a one year period of August 2023 through July 2024. “The increase in 988 contacts demonstrates…
359September is Suicide Prevention Month (SPM)…https://tinyurl.com/communitycarepackage “Join us for an uplifting evening of creativity, self-care, and connection as we celebrate the strength and resilience of our LGBTQIA+ community during Suicide Prevention Month. In this hands-on workshop and social, you’ll create your own personalized self-care package while connecting with others in a supportive, affirming environment. Together, we will craft items that promote mental wellness and share local resources, reminding us that through community, we are never alone.” You Matter: Youth Suicide Prevention Day Date: 9/26 Time:…
360Meet Our New Board Chair, Eric Wollman!…community about all the programs we support in San Mateo County. StarVista started promoting itself to the community through inviting community members to attend a one hour informative tour of StarVista. As part of our efforts to inform the public , we also created a once a year event called Changing Lives. Changing Lives highlights the accomplishments of StarVista in our community. We spotlight our programs and introduce inspiring people to the attendees. Many of our presenters have attended our…