Max moved from Florida to California, where he had no family or community at the time. He was let go from his job and began to face homelessness as well as mental health struggles from these stressors. He began to receive behavioral health services after being hospitalized, and in one of his appointments, he was referred to the Caminar Jobs Plus Program in San Francisco. 

Max states that the team significantly helped him, especially with his resume; he believes the support he received helped him secure a job. 

“I was good at interviewing, but I did not know how to sell myself.
The Caminar Jobs Plus team was instrumental in helping me.” 

Max is currently a paralegal and has been in this role for about a year. Max hopes to continue his education and perhaps take the bar exam to further his work in the legal field. In his free time, Max likes to rock climb at the gym and boulder, and enjoys photography.

Parent/Guardian Workshops at the Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center

7/17/2026
Free workshops designed to help parents and guardians better understand the stress and mental health challenges teens may face

Did You Know? Your IRA Can Positively Impact Your Community

7/14/2026
Your IRA can help fund Caminar programs when distributions are directly given from your account to Caminar. Learn more here.

Caminar in the News: Closing Gaps in Teen Mental Health

7/7/2026
Check out Palo Alto Online's article on our Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center - Palo Alto.
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