51The Mindfulness ProjectMindfulness is an incredible approach to helping individuals improve their overall wellness through awareness and acceptance with non-judgment. During this time of shelter-in-place and systemic racial inequality, our communities are hurting. With all of the additional challenges, frustrations, and feelings of isolation brought on by this, we are making it a priority to focus our efforts on sharing techniques and practices that can help bring peace and hope to our community. And this starts with working on ourselves as individuals….
52First Chance ProgramsFIRST CHANCE SOBERING STATION The Sobering Station is a 24-hour program that serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. This program operates 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. While clients are recovering from their intoxication, counselors complete assessments that can identify substance abuse problems and interact with the clients in an open, non-judgmental, and empathetic manner. First Chance also welcomes individuals in a crisis…
53The Children’s PlaceStarVista’s The Children’s Place offers a healing camp experience for children who live in families that have members struggling with mental health and/or substance use challenges, and are receiving services through one or more of StarVista’s many programs. The camp uses nature, art, education, counseling, and community to teach children healthy coping and safety skills, build their self-esteem, and help them realize that they are not alone. SERVICES Kids’ Kamp: Kids Kamp is a FREE, week-long, overnight camp for StarVista…
54Women’s Enrichment CenterStarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center (WEC) is designed to address the unique needs of women in recovery. Understanding that substance use and mental health issues often occur together, WEC integrates treatment for both into its program. With the support of the WEC community, we help clients heal from the past, become connected to their strengths and dreams, and learn the skills to live a values-driven life. SERVICES • Initial screening • Individual therapy • Group therapy • Family therapy • Assessments…
55Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)StarVista’s Strengthen our Youth (SOY) program offers professional counseling, education, and prevention services to students and families. SOY helps students learn to make healthy decisions as they enter their teenage years. Through school-wide awareness programs, students build decision making and critical thinking skills, stronger self-esteem and social skills, and closer and healthier relationships with peers, family members, and the school community. By strengthening students’ self-esteem and decision-making skills, SOY hopes to prevent interest in alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and…
56Child and Parent Services (CAPS)Intervention Services Child and Parent Services (CAPS) Intervention services are serving victims ages 0-17 and their families in San Mateo County that have been the victim of child abuse and/or neglect. Services are for victims and/or their caregivers. Family members may also qualify to help with the treatment of the child. Range of services include: Individual, child, and family therapy Family Partner-Case Management services (skill-building, connection to resources) Parent education Parent support groups/workshops in the community Servicios de intervención Los…
57Press Release: StarVista’s 28th Annual Starting Line Breakfast…Breakfast fundraising event on Friday, March 20 in Foster City, CA. The theme of this year’s event is Compassion Driving Action: A Panel Discussion on Youth Homelessness. StarVista will feature an eye-opening panel of mental health and community building experts who will discuss youth homelessness and stressors facing our shared community. StarVista’s Youth Residential Programs support youth by providing services to prevent homelessness, provide safe and stable housing, and support long-term housing stability. Tickets are on sale now at www.star-vista.org/slb2020/….
58StarVista Celebrates Black History Month…“Department of Health, Education, and Welfare’s efforts to desegregate hospitals through strict enforcement of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.” To learn more about Paul, visit https://bit.ly/2Ti89kS Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D. (1872-1953) “The first African-American psychiatrist.” His early work contributed to “the scientific and medical communities,” as well as the “clinical knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease.” To learn more about Solomon, visit https://bit.ly/2Tj72lj To see the complete list of individuals we recognized, visit our Facebook page! …
59StarVista’s Partnership with Sports BasementStarVista has officially been selected to join Sports Basement’s Basementeer Program! You can support StarVista by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: · 10% off every item every day, online or in stores · 10% of profits back to StarVista Please watch this one minute video to learn more! On your next visit to a Sports Basement location or…
60Meet Lea Berhane!…engaging in our marketing efforts. In a mental health organization like StarVista it is critical that we value diversity in the workplace. It is important that we reflect the participants and communities that we work with and work in. Some of the ways this can show up is race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, language, disability, sexual orientation, where staff members live; all of these things contribute to a strong workforce that can relate to the community it serves. Being a…