71A Message from StarVista’s Foster Youth Education Enrichment ServicesA Message from Samantha Taylor, Program Manager at StarVista’s Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services Over the last week, life has changed greatly for all individuals. Our community is living with the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place order, and our daily routines have come to a halt. We are learning how to define our new routine, our new normal, and learning how to use our time, be productive, practice self-care, and cope with the order to stay inside. Youth who are used…
72A Message from StarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center…Call: 650-591-3636 and leave a voice message with a phone number and a few good times to reach you About StarVista’s Women’s Enrichment Center: StarVista’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 increase their sense of competency and improve their quality of life….
73An Update from our CEO Regarding COVID-19Dear StarVista Friends, We are facing one of the most uncharted and unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. The challenge is larger than any one of us can handle on our own and requires the utmost understanding and empathy for one another. We are committed to providing services to our most vulnerable clients throughout this time. We believe that communication is key and are taking several steps to help our community stay informed and engaged. We are so proud to…
74Press Release: Historic Pride Center Welcomes New Director and Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility…the Pride Center is taking steps to ensure its community stays connected. ”Our services are ‘virtually’ open,” said Frankie. “Our peer support groups and volunteer program are moving online, and counseling and drop-in services are available by phone and web applications. We are the community we serve, and we are here for you.“ As an essential social service provider, StarVista continues serving community through our nearly 30 programs. “We have effective, safe solutions in place to ensure we are reaching…
75Historic Pride Center Welcomes New Director and Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility…I was. That’s what I want for others, and for them to know that acceptance is possible.” Just as communities across the country are reorienting toward a new, more virtual routine, the Pride Center is taking steps to make sure its community stays connected. ”Our peer support groups and volunteer program are moving online, and counseling and drop-in services are available by phone and web applications. We are the community we serve – queer, trans, nonbinary, POC, disabled, older, young,…
76Volunteer…sign up just once as an ambassador, or as many times as you’d like. The main role of an Ambassador is to help raise awareness about StarVista and the services we provide to the communities we serve. Ambassadors help to connect us with people in their personal and professional networks/communities who want to join us in achieving our mission of delivering high-impact services. We collectively aim to provide hope and act as a catalyst for change for those struggling with…
77Support Our Programs!We Need Your Help! Accessibility is important to us, which is why we’re continuing to run ALL 30 of our programs. Flexible funding and in-kind donations are essential for carrying out StarVista’s mission to serve our community. Please contact Lea Berhane (lea.berhane@star-vista.org) if you are able to donate any items or funds for these items. Having trouble viewing the list? Find the PDF version here: COVID-19 Program Support Flyer…
78Early Childhood Community TeamWith the support of the Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63) and San Mateo County’s Measure K, StarVista’s Early Childhood Community Team has expanded from the Coastside to now include Pescadero, La Honda, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Redwood City. Our Early Childhood Community Team strives to foster healthy cognitive, emotional and social development for children prenatal through five, with a special focus on infants and children under three. Our approach focuses on the parent/child relationship as the primary…
79Pride Center’s Clinical Program Coordinator featured in San Mateo Daily Journal…and saying different things when you’re not in your home,” said Cat Haueter, a marriage and family therapist and a clinical program coordinator at the San Mateo County Pride Center, the only such center serving LGBTQ clients in the county. Teletherapy is especially valuable at a time when people need mental health resources most, she noted, but the same connection doesn’t always come through. “It’s like a sensory aspect has been cut off,” she said. Read the full article here…
80Pride Center’s New Director featured in Pink SpotsMarch 31, 2020 Introducing the San Mateo County Pride Center‘s new Director, Francisco “Fankie” Sapp! Frankie is featured in Pink Spots‘ latest article, where he shares his experience as a trans person, and how the Pride Center and StarVista are providing services and staying connected with the community during the shelter-in-place order: The San Mateo County Pride Center and its lead agency, StarVista, welcome its newest Director, Francisco “Frankie” Sapp. Since 2017, the Pride Center has been a champion of…