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Thanks to our partners - including government funders, individual donors, foundations, corporations, and our board of directors - Caminar has continued to address the significant need for behavioral health services in our community. In 2022, we:

Moved forward our strategic plan priorities to position Caminar as a leading mission-driven behavioral health care organization in the Bay Area 

Achieved positive net income in the fiscal year while making strategic investments to build infrastructure and raise quality and outcomes scores

Reached nearly 17,000 children, young adults, and adults with behavioral health education, prevention, treatment, and recovery programs across five counties in the Bay Area and Northern California:


5,617 individuals accessed residential or outpatient mental health treatment, case management, and essential wellness services

637 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally youth and young adults thoughtfully engaged in mental health services, holistic wellness resources, and affirming social environments


2,197 adults moved forward in recovery from addiction through treatment and case management services



501 young adults and adults gained skills to understand the cycles of neglect, violence, and abuse; identify domestic violence; and prioritize their safety

801 young adults and adults received supportive services to build networks of support, resume their education, or reenter the workforce

5,157 lives were transformed by housing outreach work, stable housing, and wrap-around supportive services to keep them housed


1,997 individuals in the greater community received education from our LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau on how to foster inclusivity, celebrate diversity, prioritize equity, and eliminate stigma

Continued to measure our community health outcomes and meet or exceed goals, including reductions in hospitalizations, incarcerations, and homelessness, and increases in employment and community engagement: 

Our adult specialty mental health practice serves individuals with chronic and serious mental health conditions with histories of unstable housing and frequent hospitalization and/or incarceration. Services include intensive case management and mental health treatment, engagement with psychiatry for medication management, and linkage with ancillary services such as substance use treatment and physical health care. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, these programs exceeded goals and improved the quality of life for these clients, their families, and our community. Because of our quality care, we always overperform on our goals, and we routinely outperform our competitors:

Our intensive specialty mental health practice serves clients who are chronically homeless and at risk for homelessness and/ or individuals with serious and chronic mental health conditions. Services are community-based, with staff engaging individuals living in homeless encampments, parks, and on the streets. Once engaged, clients are assessed for housing readiness, are stabilized with case management and medication support, and are housed as soon as possible. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, these programs significantly reduced homeless days, thus improving the health and well-being of this very vulnerable population:

 
 

Caminar Jobs Plus is a full-service employment program providing evidence-based practices for people with disabilities seeking competitive employment. Employment has the potential to contribute to positive health outcomes for individuals with serious mental illnesses. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, Jobs Plus clients achieved success with competitive pay rates and maintaining employment:

 

Achieved accreditation from independent standards organizations in our industry:

Earned the 2022 and 2023 Candid Platinum Seals of Transparency, which acknowledge the extensive information added to our profile, including contact and organizational information; in-depth financials; qualitative goal, strategy, and capability information; and quantitative results and progress toward our mission 

Attained a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator due to strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, which indicates that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria

Received Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation through March 2024, which demonstrates our adherence to international standards of quality and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in care 

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