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3/15/2021

Caminar Connections: May 2022

How are you? We are truly in unchartered waters right now, and mental health has never been more challenging and needed.
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 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

         

 May is mental health awareness month. How are you? We are truly in unchartered waters right now, and mental health has never been more challenging and needed.

Here are six tips to improve your emotional and mental well-being:

  1. Connect regularly with friends and family
  2. Exercise at least 60 minutes a day
  3. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night in a cool and dark place
  4. Practice mindfulness 20 minutes a day
  5. Eat healthy, whole foods and increase water
  6. Seek mental health support if you notice persistent or increasing symptoms of mental unwellness

Stay healthy, friends!

 SAVE THE DATE!

We are delighted to announce In Celebration with Caminar, an evening celebrating cause, community, and connection. This year's event features Oscar award-winning actress, activist, and author Marlee Matlin!

Save the date for Saturday, October 8, 2022. More details will follow soon!

 Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Joann Pak for more information.

 RESCUED BY CAMINAR: ED’S STORY

Suddenly delusional and overcome with irrational thoughts, Ed checked himself into the hospital. He was 22, living at home, and employed. But that all changed upon admittance to the psychiatric ward and a schizophrenia diagnosis.

Concerned that returning home would exacerbate Ed’s condition, doctors and county officials recommended community-supported housing, ongoing treatment, medications, and case management services from Caminar. 

That was 50 years ago. Read more about Ed's story here.

Ed's story is featured in our fiscal year 2021 Impact Report, which demonstrates the work we were able to do because of your generous support and commitment to the mental well-being of our community. 

 WHY I SUPPORT CAMINAR

"Thank you for being a safe space."
- An LGBTQ Youth Space donor

 SUPPORT CAMINAR THROUGH AMAZONSMILE

AmazonSmile is a simple way to support Caminar every time you shop, at no cost to you!

For more information, please visit smile.amazon.com/about or our Caminar blog.

Emergency contacts

For mental health or substance use treatment services, 
please contact us:
Santa Clara County: (408) 292-9353
San Mateo County: (650) 372-4080
Solano County: (707) 648-8121
If you are calling after normal business hours or you are in crisis, 
please CALL OR TEXT 988 or contact one of the following:
Butte Crisis Hotline: 1(800) 334-6622
San Mateo Crisis Hotline: (650) 579-0350
Santa Clara County Crisis Line: (855) 278-4204
Solano Crisis Hotline: (707) 428-1131