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PROGRAMS

We all experience life’s challenges, but without the resources to cope, struggles can become catastrophic. That’s where StarVista can help. For more than 50 years we’ve been empowering people of every age and life stage in San Mateo County with innovative, proven programs that enable prevention, change, and perseverance. We help tens of thousands of people in our community each year through over 30 counseling, crisis prevention, youth housing, and outreach programs. We believe that everyone has the power to change their life.

Learn more about our programs for the populations we serve:

  • CHILDREN
  • TEENS
  • ADULTS
  • FAMILIES

CHILDREN

StarVista creates nurturing environments where children can learn and explore. Our early childhood services help parents provide a nurturing home and address psychological issues in very young children so they can succeed in school.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

CASE MANAGEMENT

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Director
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Offers professional counseling, education, and prevention services to students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

COUNSELING

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista places a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Children’s Place

Breaking the cycle of addiction through education and counseling. We teach children of addicted parents about drug and alcohol dependency and help them learn healthy coping and safety skills, build their self-esteem, and realize they are not alone.

Merle Saber, MFT, LPCC
Program Director
merle.saber@star-vista.org
(650) 504-9904

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem, and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

School-Based Counseling Services

Mental health services for students in over 35 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and consultation with parents, teachers, and other school staff. The goal of this program is to help students improve aspects of their lives that may enhance their school performance and increase learning engagement.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Professional counseling, education, and prevention services for students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

CRISIS SERVICES

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista has placed a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem, and more. Clients are able to learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

School-Based Counseling Services

Mental health services for students in over 35 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and consultation with parents, teachers, and other school staff. The goal of this program is to help students improve aspects of their lives that may enhance their school performance and increase learning engagement.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Professional counseling, education, and prevention services for students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Children’s Place

Breaking the cycle of addiction through education and counseling. We teach children of addicted parents about drug and alcohol dependency and help them learn healthy coping and safety skills, build their self-esteem, and realize they are not alone.

Merle Saber, MFT, LPCC
Program Director
merle.saber@star-vista.org
(650) 504-9904

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manager
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

School-Based Counseling Services

Mental health services for students in over 35 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and consultation with parents, teachers, and other school staff. The goal of this program is to help students improve aspects of their lives that may enhance school performance and increase learning engagement.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Offers professional counseling, education, and prevention services to students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

SCHOOL-BASED

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista places a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Children's Place

Breaking the cycle of addiction through education and counseling. We teach children of addicted parents about drug and alcohol dependency, and help them learn healthy coping and safety skills, build their self-esteem, and realize they are not alone.

Merle Saber, MFT, LPCC
Program Director
merle.saber@star-vista.org
(650) 504-9904

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

School-Based Counseling Services

Mental health services for students in over 35 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and consultation with parents, teachers, and other school staff. The goal of this program is to help students improve aspects of their lives that may enhance school performance and increase learning engagement.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Professional counseling, education, and prevention services for students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

SELF-REFERRAL

Children's Place

Breaking the cycle of addiction through education and counseling. We teach children of addicted parents about drug and alcohol dependency and help them learn healthy coping and safety skills, build their self-esteem, and realize they are not alone.

Merle Saber, MFT, LPCC
Program Director
merle.saber@star-vista.org
(650) 504-9904

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manager
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

School-Based Counseling Services

Mental health services for students in over 35 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout San Mateo County. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and consultation with parents, teachers, and other school staff. The goal of this program is to help students improve aspects of their lives that may enhance school performance and increase learning engagement.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

Strengthen Our Youth (SOY)

Offers professional counseling, education, and prevention services to students and families in five schools throughout northern San Mateo County.

Hazel Benigno, PsyD
Program Director
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 207-6499

SUPPORT GROUPS

Foster Youth Education Enrichment Services

One-on-one, strength-based counseling, support, and enrichment services promote academic achievement for foster youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Melissa Guariglia, PsyD
Program Manager
melissa.guariglia@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623

TEENS

StarVista transforms teen and young adult lives through crisis counseling, housing, and school-based outreach. Our programs build confidence and instill life skills that help youth overcome struggles and thrive.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

CASE MANAGEMENT

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Institutions

Offers individual, group, and case management services for youth currently incarcerated at Hillcrest Detention Facility in San Mateo County, and aftercare case management services for youth that have been released on probation.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting change for themselves and their families. Through case management and individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

Youth Development Initiative

Promotes and advocates healthy youth development in the community. High school students learn about health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and resiliency, and can train to become peer mentors.

Peter Ehrhorn, LMFT
peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623

COUNSELING

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management and individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

Institutions

Offers individual, group, and case management services for youth currently incarcerated at Hillcrest Detention Facility in San Mateo County, and aftercare case management services for youth that have been released on probation.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

Youth Development Initiative

Promotes and advocates healthy youth development in the community. High school students learn about health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and resiliency, and can train to become peer mentors.

Peter Ehrhorn, LMFT
peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623

CRISIS SERVICES

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management and individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

PREVENTION SERVICES

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

RECOVERY

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management, individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

Institutions

Offers individual, group, and case management services for youth currently incarcerated at Hillcrest Detention Facility in San Mateo County, and aftercare case management services for youth that have been released on probation.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

RESIDENTIAL

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

SCHOOL-BASED

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management, individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Youth Development Initiative

Promotes and advocates healthy youth development in the community. High school students learn about health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and resiliency, and can train to become peer mentors.

Peter Ehrhorn, LMFT
peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623

SELF-REFERRAL

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management, individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

Youth Development Initiative

Promotes and advocates healthy youth development in the community. High school students learn about health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and resiliency, and can train to become peer mentors.

Peter Ehrhorn, LMFT
peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623

SUPPORT GROUPS

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

GIRLS/ Camp Kemp

Intensive court-mandated program provides assessment, counseling, and case management services for incarcerated girls aged 13-18. Our goals are to improve these young women’s psychological well-being, physical health, emotional stability, family/social interactions, occupational readiness, and intellectual growth.

Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Manager
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 492-1876

Camp Glenwood

Intensive court-mandated program provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for incarcerated boys aged 13-18 in La Honda. Through careful assessment and case consultation, we provide comprehensive services including individual, group, and multi-family counseling sessions to offer parental support, while empowering youth to take responsibility for their choices.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

Insights

Is a drug and alcohol recovery program that empowers youth to take responsibility and facilitate positive, lasting changes for themselves and their families. Through case management, individual, group, and family counseling, participants learn about anger management, relationships, mental health, communicating with parents, and more.

Alexi Arvanitidis, LMFT
Program Manager
alexi.arvanitidis@star-vista.org
(650) 366-8436

Institutions

Offers individual, group, and case management services for youth currently incarcerated at Hillcrest Detention Facility in San Mateo County, and aftercare case management services for youth that have been released on probation.

Nubia Barraza, AMFT
Program Manager
nubia.barraza@star-vista.org
(415) 617-9041

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manager
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

Youth Development Initiative

Promotes and advocates healthy youth development in the community. High school students learn about health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and resiliency, and can train to become peer mentors.

Peter Ehrhorn, LMFT
peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623

ADULTS

StarVista supports adults challenged by trauma, mental health, substance abuse, or other debilitating situations by offering the holistic resources, guidance, and inspiration they need to make changes and live the life they deserve.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

CASE MANAGEMENT

Bridges

Intensive outpatient treatment program focused on helping incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders end the cycle of substance abuse and crime. Spearheaded by the Superior Court of San Mateo County, this countywide collaborative program was created in 1999 to make a difference in the lives of addicted offenders who had given up hope of changing their circumstances.

Linda Malone, MA, RAS
Program Manager
linda.malone@star-vista.org
(650) 355-8787

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

Women's Enrichment Center

Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Clients attend five-hour classes five days a week, learning about addiction and mental health while managing housing, occupational, finance, parenting, medical, and dental issues.

Nancy Quiggle, PhD
Program Director
nancy.quiggle@star-vista.org
(650) 591-3636

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

COUNSELING

Archway

Court-mandated education and counseling for adults convicted of domestic violence offenses, drug use or possession, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Participants learn about addiction, anger management, stress management, and communication, as well as the legal and social consequences of their actions.

Martha Greene
martha.greene@star-vista.org
650-366-8433

Bridges

Intensive outpatient treatment program focused on helping incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders end the cycle of substance abuse and crime. Spearheaded by the Superior Court of San Mateo County, this countywide collaborative program was created in 1999 to make a difference in the lives of addicted offenders who had given up hope of changing their circumstances.

Linda Malone, MA, RAS
Program Manager
linda.malone@star-vista.org
(650) 355-8787

Counseling Center

Provides affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

DUI Services

Helping offenders comply with local court, state system, and DMV mandates in Pacifica, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and San Bruno. Services include individual and group counseling and education, with daytime, evening, and weekend groups available through first offender and multiple offender programs.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

Women's Enrichment Center

Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Clients attend five-hour classes five days a week, learning about addiction and mental health while managing housing, occupational, finance, parenting, medical, and dental issues.

Nancy Quiggle, PhD
Program Director
nancy.quiggle@star-vista.org
(650) 591-3636

CRISIS SERVICES

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Bridges

Intensive, outpatient treatment program focused on helping incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders end the cycle of substance abuse and crime. Spearheaded by the Superior Court of San Mateo County, this countywide collaborative program was created in 1999 to make a difference in the lives of addicted offenders who had given up hope of changing their circumstances.

Linda Malone, MA, RAS
Program Manager
linda.malone@star-vista.org
(650) 355-8787

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

DUI Services

Helping offenders comply with local court, state system, and DMV mandates in Pacifica, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and San Bruno. Services include individual and group counseling and education, with daytime, evening, and weekend groups available through first offender and multiple offender programs.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth aged 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

RECOVERY

Archway

Court-mandated education and counseling for adults convicted of domestic violence offenses, drug use or possession, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Participants learn about addiction, anger management, stress management, and communication, as well as the legal and social consequences of their actions.

Martha Greene
martha.greene@star-vista.org
650-366-8433

Bridges

Intensive outpatient treatment program focused on helping incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders end the cycle of substance abuse and crime. Spearheaded by the Superior Court of San Mateo County, this countywide collaborative program was created in 1999 to make a difference in the lives of addicted offenders who had given up hope of changing their circumstances.

Linda Malone, MA, RAS
Program Manager
linda.malone@star-vista.org
(650) 355-8787

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

DUI Services

Helping offenders comply with local court, state system, and DMV mandates in Pacifica, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and San Bruno. Services include individual and group counseling and education, with daytime, evening, and weekend groups available through first offender and multiple offender programs.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Women's Enrichment Center

Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Clients attend five-hour classes five days a week, learning about addiction and mental health while managing housing, occupational, finance, parenting, medical, and dental issues.

Nancy Quiggle, PhD
Program Director
nancy.quiggle@star-vista.org
(650) 591-3636

RESIDENTIAL

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane (LCSW)
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management.

Janel Guinane (LCSW)
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth ages 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell (LMFT)
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

SELF-REFERRAL

Archway

Court-mandated education and counseling for adults convicted of domestic violence offenses, drug use or possession, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Participants learn about addiction, anger management, stress management and communication, as well as the legal and social consequences of their actions.

Martha Greene
martha.greene@star-vista.org
650-366-8433

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

DUI Services

Helping offenders comply with local court, state system, and DMV mandates in Pacifica, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and San Bruno. Services include individual and group counseling and education, with daytime, evening, and weekend groups available through first offender and multiple offender programs.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y)

Established by StarVista in partnership with Pyramid Alternatives, HAP-Y seeks to train youth ages 16-24 to become health ambassadors. Training covers common challenges in mental wellness, learning the signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services.

Brenda Nunez
Program Coordinator
brenda.nunez@star-vista.org

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

Women's Enrichment Center

Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Clients attend five-hour classes five days a week, learning about addiction and mental health while managing housing, occupational, finance, parenting, medical, and dental issues.

Nancy Quiggle, PhD
Program Director
nancy.quiggle@star-vista.org
(650) 591-3636

SUPPORT GROUPS

Archway

Court-mandated education and counseling for adults convicted of domestic violence offenses, drug use or possession, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Participants learn about addiction, anger management, stress management and communication, as well as the legal and social consequences of their actions.

Martha Greene
martha.greene@star-vista.org
650-366-8433

Daybreak

Structured 12-month program provides transitional housing, independent living skills training, and mental health support for homeless teens aged 16-21.

Michelle Mayes, MA
Program Manager
michelle.mayes@star-vista.org
(650) 364-4633

DUI Services

Helping offenders comply with local court, state system, and DMV mandates in Pacifica, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and San Bruno. Services include individual and group counseling and education, with daytime, evening, and weekend groups available through first offender and multiple offender programs.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Outpatient Services

Substance abuse treatment program for non-violent, simple drug possession offenders that offers an alternative to incarceration, as dictated by California Proposition 36. Participants learn about anger management, domestic violence, mental health, and parenting, and receive case management, individual and group counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

First Chance Sobering Station

This 24-hour program serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management.

Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

Transitional Housing Youth Services

Housing or rental assistance and comprehensive supportive case management services for qualified former foster care and probation youth aged 18-24. Youth participating in this program are required to work and/or go to school while learning independent living skills.

Angela Powell, LMFT
Program Manager
angela.powell@star-vista.org
(650) 465-5415

Women's Enrichment Center

Intensive day treatment program for women diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Clients attend five-hour classes five days a week, learning about addiction and mental health while managing housing, occupational, finance, parenting, medical, and dental issues.

Nancy Quiggle, PhD
Program Director
nancy.quiggle@star-vista.org
(650) 591-3636

FAMILIES

StarVista provides holistic resources that give people the help they need to make changes and live the life they deserve. Our family-focused programs help repair and rebuild families who may need extra support, resources, or guidance.

PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES

CASE MANAGEMENT

Differential Response

Home visiting and case management service for families that have been reported to Child Protective Services and evaluated as low-risk. Case managers help link families to resource centers, in-home therapy, and other services in schools and the community.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT
Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5537

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

North County Outreach Collaborative

This partnership between StarVista, Healthright 360, Pacifica Resource Center, Daly City Partnership, and the Daly City Youth Center aims to give families residing in the north county access to valuable resources. We focus on providing community event outreach, assisting with insurance enrollment, educating families about psychology, and conducting family needs assessments.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Differential Response

Home visiting and case management service for families that have been reported to Child Protective Services and evaluated as low-risk. Case managers help link families to resource centers, in-home therapy, and other services in schools and the community.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT
Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5537

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

North County Outreach Collaborative

This partnership between StarVista, Healthright 360, Pacifica Resource Center, Daly City Partnership, and the Daly City Youth Center aims to give families residing in the north county access to valuable resources. We focus on providing community event outreach, assisting with insurance enrollment, educating families about psychology, and conducting family needs assessments.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

COUNSELING

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista places a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manger
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

CRISIS SERVICES

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista places a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Your House South

24-hour emergency and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth. Youth participate in a structured program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, with the goal of reuniting them with their families.

Alicia Siese
Program Manger
alicia.siese@star-vista.org
(650) 367-9687

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Differential Response

Home visiting and case management service for families that have been reported to Child Protective Services and evaluated as low-risk. Case managers help link families to resource centers, in-home therapy, and other services in schools and the community.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT
Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5537

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Strengthens the social-emotional development and school readiness of our community’s high-risk children from birth to age five, and supports low-income families and caregivers by providing mental health consultation, early intervention services, direct clinical services, and support for parents and caregivers on-site at subsidized childcare centers.

Sarah Dobkin, MS, LCSW
Program Manger
sarah.dobkin@star-vista.org
(650) 344-3909 EXT. 14

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

RECOVERY

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

SCHOOL-BASED

Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC)

Clinical services for children and families in San Mateo County’s most vulnerable communities. StarVista places a therapist in a K-5 or K-8 school in the Pacifica, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo Foster City, and East Palo Alto Ravenswood school districts. We collaborate closely with school administrators and educators to identify students who would benefit from therapeutic services.

Eric Valladares MS, LMFT
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
650-464-3256

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Strengthening the social-emotional development and school readiness of our community’s high-risk children from birth to age five, and supporting low-income families and caregivers by providing mental health consultation, early intervention services, direct clinical services, and support for parents and caregivers on-site at subsidized childcare centers.

Sarah Dobkin, MS, LCSW
Program Manger
sarah.dobkin@star-vista.org
(650) 344-3909 EXT. 14

SELF-REFERRAL

Counseling Center

Affordable counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, covering relationship issues, behavioral concerns, depression/anxiety, life transitions, peer conflicts, homework stress, self-esteem and more. Clients learn new coping strategies, change negative patterns, and improve parenting skills.

Clarise Blanchard, PhD
Program Director
clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
INTAKE: (650) 830-1765

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center

Provides education and crisis intervention services for schools, 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, online teen support and chatroom, alcohol and drug helpline, and parent support hotline.

Islam Hassanein, MS, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Program Manager
islam.hassanein@star-vista.org
(650) 339-5803
HOTLINE: (650) 579-0350
www.onyourmind.net

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

San Mateo County Pride Center

Works to provide intensive support services to individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

Early Childhood Community Team

Community outreach, mental health consultation, and parent-child counseling services for pregnant mothers and families with young children, helping parents and care providers identify, understand, and effectively respond to the social-emotional needs of their children and students.

Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manger
eric.valladares@star-vista.org
(650) 579-0361

Healthy Homes

Serving pregnant women and families with young children, Healthy Homes strives to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance the parent-child relationship, and reduce the impact of risk factors such as domestic violence, trauma, poverty, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others.

Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT

Department Director
narges.dillon@star-vista.org

(650) 339-5537

San Mateo County Pride Center

Intensive support services for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a partnership between StarVista, Peninsula Family Service, Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, Daly City Partnership, and Pyramid Alternatives, in collaboration with San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Lisa Putkey, MA
Program Director
lisa.putkey@star-vista.org
(650) 591-0133
www.sanmateopride.org

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