Caminar Connections: Janauary 2026

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2026, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support throughout the past year. Your generosity and commitment have made a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you!

This new year brings fresh opportunities to Caminar, our clients, and our community. We're excited about what lies ahead and we are grateful to have you as part of our community. Your belief in Caminar's mission fuels our passion and determination in delivering quality care to our clients. Now, more than ever, we need organizations like ours championing mental health and substance use treatment and care.

Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Here's to a year filled with hope, progress, and positive impact.

New Ventures

We're excited to announce that the much-anticipated Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center – Palo Alto is ready to serve you and the community! The Wellness Center is designed to support the emotional well-being of teens aged 12-17 and their families.

The Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center offers evidence-based, whole-person therapy tailored to each teen’s unique needs — whether they’re navigating stress, sadness, identity, family dynamics, or everyday challenges.

Current offerings:

One-on-one therapy (in-person or live online telehealth)
Family therapy to strengthen communication and connection
Flexible scheduling—after school or evenings
Private-pay services at competitive rates for timely, high-quality care

Contact us for a limited-time introductory discount offer by calling the Wellness Center directly at (650) 543-5403, or emailing TeenWellnessPaloAlto@Caminar.org.

For more detailed information about these services, visit our website, Caminar.org/TeenWellness.

Caminar in the News

Holiday Feelings on ABC7 News

Last month, Caminar's Martiza Henry, MA, LMFT, appeared on ABC7 News Bay Area to discuss managing emotions that may arise during the holidays. Martiza explained that people may often experience a variety of feelings during this season, and shared six practical tips for coping with the range of emotions that may surface.

Check out the interview here.

Check out Caminar's Martiza Henry, MA, LMFT, on ABC 7 News

Mental Healthcare Spending is Up

On December 16th, The Mercury News published an article highlighting a recently released study indicating that 40% of all health care spending for children in 2022 was for behavioral health needs, a dramatic increase since 2011. Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, MP, MPH, was interviewed for the piece.

Check out the article and the interview here.

Identity and Community, Watch It Now!

We are continuing with our wonderful collaboration with NorCal Public Media to share powerful stories from our LGBTQ programs. We have parts three and four of this five-part series available now. These videos highlight identity, the importance of community, and how to show up authentically for yourself.

Check out Sun from LGBTQ Wellness and Justin from H.E.A.R.T. here.

From Empathy to Impact: Why Kind Leadership Matters

Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, authored his latest article on Forbes: From Empathy to Impact: Why Kind Leadership Matters Cloutier writes, "Too often, we see kindness framed as a 'soft skill,' something that’s aspirational but not strategic. In my experience, the opposite has proven to be true. Using kindness as a leadership strategy—one that drives retention, improves quality of care and builds a culture where people feel safe and valued—is what drives measurable impact."

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Impact!

We are pleased to share our Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Impact Report. Thank you for joining Caminar’s mission to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. You are helping to build thriving lives and supportive, uplifting communities!

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