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✨️Don't miss the screenings of the powerful film, Daughters. This award-winning documentary showcases the true story of young girls preparing for special Daddy-Daughter Dances with their incarcerated fathers. For most of the daughters, the dance will be the only time they will be able to touch or hug their fathers during sentences, some of which are as long as 20 years. Get your ticket to the screenings now: 🎬 Opening Night at Bravemaker Film Fest Location: Redwood City, CA Date: Thursday, July 11th Time: 6 pm Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gXekYgR2 🎬 In Partnership with Beach Break Entertainment Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Date: Saturday, July 13th Time: 6:30 pm Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gk7VdTDa #Daughters #FilmScreenings

A piece on successful client-provider care by Caminar CEO, Mark Cloutier, was recently published in Forbes. Cloutier is a member of The Forbes Non-Profit Council, which consists of senior-level executives at a successful nonprofit organization selected based on their depth and diversity of experience. Click the link to read the full article! https://lnkd.in/eywJijbi

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels for social media platforms and their effects on youth mental health. Caminar CEO, Mark Cloutier, has shared the need to identify the risks social media poses, “We can no longer overlook the abundance of warning signs and risks to adolescent mental health posed by social media. With up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 using a social media platform, the issue has become so concerning that the Surgeon General issued a warning. Yet the warning signs continue to mount." To read more on this issue, visit https://bit.ly/4eDpUUU. #youthmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth

Earlier this week, ABC 7 featured Justin Ortiz of Caminar's H.E.A.R.T. Program, who highlighted the importance of discussing and sharing resources for healthy relationships in the LGBTQ+ community. According to a recent survey conducted by the H.E.A.R.T. Program—which stands for Healthy Equitable and Respectful Together—individuals have difficulties getting the help they need due to several factors. H.E.A.R.T. offers resources to the community, including workshops for individuals to attend who are seeking help, and provides a comfortable space to share more information on building healthy relationships. Follow the link to view the full 5-minute segment! https://bit.ly/4eBHisU For more information about H.E.A.R.T., please call 408.840.7600, email heartprogram@fcservices.org, or follow @heartprogramsantaclaracounty on Instagram!

Last week, San Jose City Council Members Dev Davis, Omar Torres, and Pam Foley presented the The LGBTQ Youth Space, a Caminar Program, with a Pride Month Proclamation! The LGBTQ Youth Space's Director of LGBTQ Programs, Adrienne, was invited to share a few remarks at the San Jose City Council Meeting. Hear Adrienne's full message by visiting https://bit.ly/3ViBYlt. #pride #lgbtqresources #pridemonth

Last weekend, Caminar CEO, Mark Cloutier and Board of Directors Member, Joanne Wu Jennings, participated in the 2024 StarVista Mental Health Matters 5k and hosted a table to share information about Caminar with the San Mateo County community! The Mental Health Matters 5k aims to bring together people from all walks of life for a day of fun, learning, and wellness. Activities support mental wellness while also providing education about mental health services in San Mateo County. #behavioralhealth #community #sanmateocountry #mentalhealthmatters

Our CEO, Mark Cloutier, was interviewed by NBC Bay Area about the youth mental health epidemic and how our FAST program in the South Bay is working to address youth mental health. The FAST program, which stands for families and schools together, focuses on kids who live in low-income or violent neighborhoods in San Jose and has real-life outcomes such as increased self-esteem, improved academic performance, and strengthened family relationships. Visit https://bit.ly/3yxucMJ for the full story! #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresources

Today, we observe National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of children’s mental health. We also celebrate Jo-Ann and Rod Sockolov for their extraordinary contribution of $100,000 to expand Caminar's adolescent mental health education, prevention, and treatment programs in our community. Thank you, Jo-Ann and Rod, for your long-time, profound, and life-changing support of our Bay Area youth and adolescents' mental health as donors and Caminar board members. You are making a difference, and we are forever grateful for your leadership. #childrensmentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawareness

We want to congratulate Betsy Pace on being honored with the 2024 Barbara Ellis Jones Community Service Award! The Barbara Ellis Jones Award for Community Service honors an individual or organization taking innovative approaches to mental health care through thought leadership, program implementation, or funding. We are delighted to announce that this year’s awardee is longtime community and Caminar leader Betsy Pace. Betsy joined Caminar’s board in 2014 and held many positions during her tenure: Board Chair, Board Treasurer, Development and Marketing Committee Chair, Event Chair, CEO Search Committee Chair—to name a few! A natural strategist, Betsy demonstrated her leadership and passion to improve lives by ensuring that mental health and substance use services are available and accessible for the most vulnerable populations in the Bay Area. Betsy has been a tireless advocate and ambassador of Caminar’s mission, directly leveraging nearly $1 million throughout her years of service. Her collaborative spirit and compassionate leadership serve as a reminder of the impact individuals can have, all while inspiring a culture of giving back to the community. Betsy, it is a true honor to recognize your remarkable community service. Thank you for all you do for the community!

In a recent press release, we shared our 2023 Impact Report and highlighted that over the last twelve months, Caminar's programs and services reached more than 31,000 youth, adults, and families across six Bay Area and Northern California counties. To read our full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/dz_YuYVn. #pressrelease #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #community