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StarVista 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.
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
Program Director
linda.malone@star-vista.org
(650) 355-8787
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.
Catarina Juan Simon, Psy.D.
Program Manager
catarina.juansimon@star-vista.org
(650) 399-6047
CHILD AND PARENT SERVICES
StarVista’s Child and Parent Services (CAPS) is available to any family with a child 0-18. The focus of the program is reducing caregiver stress through a strength-based and short-term approach. Services are available in the family’s home or in their community.
Narges Dillon, MA, LMFT
Department Director
caps@star-vista.org
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.
Charlotte Ormond, PhD
Program Director
charlotte.ormond@star-vista.org
(650) 591-1718 ext 119
INTAKE: (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) 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
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.
Maria Young, MA, Registered Associate Family and Marriage Therapist
Program Manager
maria.young@star-vista.org
650-465-6939
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
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 socialemotional needs of their children and students.
Eric Valladares, MS, LMFT
Program Manager
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.
Gabriela Buendia
Program Manger
gabriela.buendia@star-vista.org
FIRST CHANCE OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Substance abuse treatment program for adults suffering from alcohol or drug use issues. Participants attend a 12 week program consisting of group and individual counseling and participate in random urine analysis testing. Case management, aftercare counseling, follow-up support, and resource referrals are also provided. Accepts Medi-Cal and fee for service.
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, public intoxication, and under the influence of drugs. It also serves individuals in immediate crisis, those involved in a domestic violence situation, victims of human trafficking, and people recently released from the Emergency Room or Psychiatric Emergency Services. Participants are allowed to stay a maximum of 18 hours and are provided substance abuse assessment and intervention, referrals for housing, mental health services, and case management.
Janel Guinane, LCSW
Program Director
janel.guinane@star-vista.org
(650) 689-5597
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
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.
Catarina Juan Simon, Psy.D.
Program Manager
catarina.juansimon@star-vista.org
(650) 399-6047
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
HEALTHY HOMES
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, immigration, food insecurity, substance abuse, mental illness, and language barriers, among others. This program serves families with children ages 0-5.
The following program highlights are free of charge to families and available in English or Spanish:
Home based family partner support services, mental health services for children and their caregivers, parent support groups, and parent-child activity groups.
Mario Castelo
Program Manager
Healthy Homes, Family Partner
mario.castelo@star-vista.org
Karol J. Markowitz
Program Manager Clinical Services
karol.markowitz@star-vista.org
(650) 464-9553
INTAKE: 650-465-0305
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
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.
Catarina Juan Simon, Psy.D.
Program Manager
catarina.juansimon@star-vista.org
(650) 399-6047
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
SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING SERVICES
Mental health services for students in over 20 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 Manager
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
STRENGTHENING 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 Manager
hazel.benigno@star-vista.org
(650) 591-9623
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
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
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