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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we celebrate the resilience, commitment, and determination of our clients.
“I’ve been in the Caminar program for over 15 years. I am schizophrenic. I am an artist, and Caminar has been a supportive influence in my wellbeing and personal development.”
- Richard, Caminar Case Management Client
Honor Mental Health Awareness Month Today!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, please donate today to continue to build thriving lives and ensure no one is left behind!
Your support over the years has allowed Caminar to become a cornerstone provider of mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around care in
the Bay Area. Uplifting, treating, and supporting vulnerable individuals and families – often facing poverty and limited access to healthcare, education, and housing – is an investment in our collective well-being.
Thank you for making a difference!
Caminar Recognized with GHP Mental Health Awards
As the conversation around mental health continues to grow louder and more impactful, the GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 honor the tireless efforts, groundbreaking innovations, and unyielding dedication of Mental Health providers worldwide. This prestigious program celebrates the professionals, organizations, and pioneers leading the charge in improving mental health care and awareness.
Caminar is delighted to be recognized by the GHP Mental Health Awards as:
>>Best Behavioral Health Service Provider 2025 - Northern California
>>GHP News Vulnerable Persons Support Excellence Award 2025
To read more about the awards, please see the GHP Magazine press release and visit Caminar's award page.
Caminar in the News
The Bay Area Reporter recently highlighted our LGBTQ Youth Space speakers bureau in a recent article, writing "As LGBTQ rights, particularly for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, have come under attack in recent years, the San Jose-based LGBTQ Youth Space’s Speakers Bureau has seen a rise in requests for panelists."
The article features Justin Ortiz, coordinator for the speakers bureau, and speakers bureau panelist Naomi Castejon-Wong.
The full article can be read here.
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The Times-Herald on Thursday, April 24, 2025, reported on a collaborative event to discuss Solano County homelessness and potential solutions, which was hosted by Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James and United Way Bay Area.
Caminar's DeAndre Richard, Program Director of Resource Connect Solano, an event panelist, spoke to the need for more collaborative efforts between county and city officials:
“In most counties, the county and the cities collaborate together on emergency shelter placements,” he said, whereas in Solano County, “it’s really separated.”
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!
Recent Educational and Thought Leadership Resources
Why I Support Caminar
"I support Caminar because you look out for the folks who need it most. Thank you!"
- A Caminar Donor
Ways to Give
Become a Safety Net monthly sustaining donor and join our effort to empower and support individuals today.
Donate online or by mail:
Caminar Development
411 Borel Ave, Ste 101
San Mateo, CA 94402
Become a SAFETY NET SUSTAINING MEMBER by making a monthly contribution in any amount
Make a lasting impact by including Caminar as part of YOUR LEGACY - email mdunbar@caminar.org (all inquiries are confidential)
