StarVista Crisis Center’s Teen Crisis Services has expanded its text and chat hours to support more youth, adolescents, and young adults in San Mateo County! 

Our trained peer counselors are now available Monday to Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm to provide free, safe, and confidential support. 

Now available Mondays to Fridays from 4 pm to 10 pm, youth and young adults (13+) can text (650) 747–6463 or visit www.sanmateocrisis.org to receive peer-based mental health support, crisis intervention, and resources. 

StarVista and San Mateo PAL present

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 2023  

Sunday, May 21 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Seal Point Park in San Mateo

Join StarVista and San Mateo Police Activities League as we take steps to strengthen the mental health and well-being of San Mateo County! Mental Health Matters: A Community Wellness Fair and 5k Event is a mental health-focused event that brings together all walks of life for a day filled with fun, learning, and wellness. 

$10 OFF 5K Run/Walk promotion happening now! Use the HAPPY promo codes on the registration page to receive the discount.

Event Activities Include: ​

5K Run/Walk

Self-Care activities
Yoga and Sound Bath sessions
Live DJ music
Community partners fair 
Service dogs! 

StarVista is excited to partner with other amazing organizations to bring awareness to mental health and wellness services in San Mateo County!  

Stop by our table at these upcoming community events:  

April 25 | Immigrant Resource Night in Daly City  

April 29 | Dia de los ninos in San Bruno and Serramonte Community Resource Fair in Daly City  

May 13 | San Mateo County Youth Commission Health and Wellness Walk in San Mateo 

Hosting an upcoming event? Email marketing@star-vista.org and let us know! We’d be grateful to partner with you and connect with your communities with our high-impact services.  

Teen Wellness with StarVista's Health Ambassador Program - Youth (HAP-Y) 

As a teen, there is a lot to think about with school, work, family, friends, college, and the future. Life can feel overwhelming at times, often causing stress and anxiety that interferes with our daily lives. But how do you find balance during these times? Sometimes, it can be as simple as putting yourself first and practicing self-care! 

To learn how to best support yourself or the teens in your life, we asked some of StarVista's youth from our Health Ambassador Program - Youth (HAP-Y) to share what self-care means to them, activities they practice, and why self-care is important to teen wellness. 

The San Mateo County Pride Center reopens its doors with Grand Reopening Celebration 

The San Mateo County Pride Center has new onsite operating hours starting Tuesday, April 4:  

Tuesday - Thursday: 11-7 PM (except 1-3 PM on Tuesdays when we will be closed for our weekly staff meeting).

We will continue to hold all services virtually Monday - Friday, 10-7 PM. 

Thank you to everyone who attended our grand reopening party last week! There are not enough words to express the joy, gratitude and pride that we felt at the event and as we prepare to reopen the center.

StarVista is hiring! We have opportunities for full-time, part-time and relief positions, as well as clinical internships.   

Career opportunities include:  

Crisis Response Clinician 

Residential Counselor 

Clinical Program Coordinator 

Senior Grant Writer

Mental Health Clinician 

"I started off at StarVista 17 years ago working for Differential Response. I began my journey with Differential Response as a case manager then moved on to intake coordinator and Program Coordinator. My passion for the work and the communities we serve have led me to continue my professional growth with school-based services (CFRC) at StarVista."

                    -Aracely Vasquez, she/her/hers, Program
                     Coordinator, Child and Family Resource Center 

Save the Date! SolMateo's Annual Signature Kitchen Tour will take place on Friday, May 19.

SolMateo's Signature Kitchen Tour is a self-guided tour showcasing some of the Bay Area's most inspiring design talents and stunning homes in Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo Park. 

The kitchen tour is a fun-filled event that guests look forward to every year. Proceeds from the event benefit Mental Health Association of San Mateo County and StarVista's Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center, directly helping those with mental illness in our community.