WINTER 2024 NEWSLETTER

STARTING THIS WEEK - ODE Parent Project

Do you want to build a stronger relationship with your kids?

The Parent Project (hosted in English and Spanish) is a 13-week class that gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers the tools to build strong and healthy families. All classes are free!

English classes start Wednesday, February 28

Spanish classes start Thursday, February 29

For more information and to sign up, email parentproject@star-vista.org.

StarVista in the News

StarVista’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team was featured in the San Mateo Daily Journal for our program expansion in Foster City.

“The San Mateo and Foster City Police Departments announced the expansion of the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team with the hiring of a full-time licensed mental health clinician that will support both cities, it was announced Tuesday.”

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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 2024

Join StarVista and San Mateo PAL for

Mental Health Matters 2024: A 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair

Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Ryder Park in San Mateo

Mental Health Matters, hosted by StarVista and San Mateo PAL, is a large community event that brings together all walks of life for a day filled with fun, learning, and wellness. Activities are aimed at supporting mental wellness while also providing education about mental health services in San Mateo County.

Use promo code LAUNCH now through 3/1 to get 20% off your ticket price!

Recap: Cheers for Changing Lives 2024

On Thursday, February 22, StarVista supporters, staff, visionaries and friends gathered for an intimate, VIP experience at the incredible and innovative Skyway Center in San Carlos to celebrate the success of our annual fundraiser, Changing Lives, as well as to acknowledge everyone’s efforts throughout the year in helping us raise sustainable, unrestricted funds for StarVista.

We are privileged to collaborate with so many remarkable individuals who share our enthusiasm for empowering people, providing hope, and building stronger communities. We look forward to working with you again and making Changing Lives 2024 a success!

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Congrats to our HAP-Y Grads!

Congratulations to Isabella and Isaac from Capuchino High School, Pavitra from Hillsdale High, and Annika from Aragon High for successfully completing the Fall 2023 Cohort of StarVista’s Youth Health Ambassador Program (HAP-Y)!

Being a part of StarVista’s HAP-Y program is an enriching experience, equipping our youth aged 16-24 with essential knowledge and strategies on mental wellness, suicide prevention, and access to mental health services.

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Day in the Life of a StarVista Mental Health Clinician

Our latest blog post features Catina, a clinician with StarVista’s Early Childhood and School-Based Services!

StarVista's Strengthening Our Youth Program is a dedicated effort toward nurturing families and empowering the future of our community. We believe that informed students make healthier decisions, and healthy decisions lead to thriving lives. Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Mental Health Clinician from Catina.

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StarVista's Training Program

StarVista’s Practicum recruitment season was a success!

Our Training Program team attends events at Bay Area schools to bring awareness to our Training Program, a program that offers professional training and supervised experience across a wide array of mental health and social service programs in San Mateo County. Trainees, associates, and post-doctoral interns are selected from various clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, and social work programs. We’re excited to welcome our next cohort!

The StarVista Training Program accepts rolling admissions, however the majority of our students begin in late August.

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Join our Team!

We have opportunities for full-time, part-time and relief positions, as well as clinical internships. At StarVista, you’ll find a powerful combination of clinical leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Open positions include: Mental Health Clinician (Bilingual), Assistant IT Coordinator, Housing Specialist, Family Partner (Bilingual) and more!

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Sponsorship Opportunities for 2024

Are you looking for a meaningful way to shine a spotlight on your business while making a difference in the community?

New sponsorship packages are now available for Changing Lives and Mental Health Matters. In addition, we have a brand-new opportunity to sponsor our three major campaigns.

By sponsoring StarVista's events and campaigns, you're not just investing in your brand visibility; you're directly impacting lives and fostering positive change in San Mateo. County.

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