Caminar, Inc.

Our work doesn’t stop at the individual but extends to the communities we serve by addressing the stigma and broader social determinants that place barriers on thriving communities. By being a part of #GivingTuesday, you are a vital part of Caminar's work. Give today - https://lnkd.in/gSEGrJTv #givingseason #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #resources

Caminar is proud to announce that Resource Connect Solano (RCS), Solano County's streamlined gateway to the houselessness response system, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. This funding will bolster critical houselessness prevention and intervention efforts across the county, helping to stabilize individuals and families. Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3Zfe9hw

It’s been a great privilege to learn, witness, and support, the incredible impact that the clinicians and staff of Caminar, Inc. are making in the lives of so many Northern Californians and their families. Having just celebrated their 60th anniversary, you can imagine the rich history and depths of their reach in meeting the Mental Health and Substance Abuse needs of the community. It’s an honor to be part of this board along with my esteemed colleagues.

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of working on a new mural for Caminar, Inc. inside their new location in North San Jose! I completed two murals to bring warmth and inclusivity into their new space. The lobby mural features the word “hello” in multiple languages, welcoming everyone who steps through the doors and celebrating the diverse community Caminar serves. Further down inside the main office space, there’s a 75-foot wall mural that adds some fun energy to the work environment. Huge thanks to Luisa Salas at Caminar for trusting me with this project! Looking forward to seeing how these murals bring life and inspiration to the space for years to come. #SanJose #MuralArt #InclusiveArt #CreativeSpaces

Caminar is thrilled to celebrate Daniel Kwak joining our Board of Directors! Daniel, Chief Administrative Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s South San Francisco Medical Center, joined Caminar’s Board of Directors at the end of last year. Dan is an executive healthcare operations leader with extensive experience in clinical operations, human resources, quality assurance and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, experience management, capital equipment planning, and budgeting in both academic and integrated delivery system settings. In addition to his current work with The Permanente Medical Group, Dan’s experience includes time at Stanford Health Care, University of Chicago Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and GE Healthcare. Dan holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Northwestern University, and he completed his undergraduate studies in Community Health and Health Planning and Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also a Registered Radiologic Technologist, R.T. (R.)(VI). Dan lives with his husband in San Jose and, in his free time, enjoys snowboarding, travel, and the arts. Dan looks forward to supporting the community's broader mental health care needs as a member of Caminar’s board.

Caminar is pleased to announce that Maritza Henry, MA, LMFT, Director of School-Based Programs for Family & Children Services, a Division of Caminar, will be a featured speaker at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference. The event, a premier gathering of educators and mental health professionals, will take place October 9 - 11, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Henry's breakout session, "Reimagining school-based mental health: A holistic systemic approach," will take place on Thursday, October 10th starting at 8:30 am PT. She will be joined by Brian Hinojosa, Wellness Program Manager for the Wellness Programs for Family & Children Services, a Division of Caminar. Together, they will present insights on transforming school-based mental health by embracing a holistic approach that fosters collaborative communication, citing examples from evidence-based programs. "It's an honor to represent Caminar and bring the findings of our holistic approaches in education to the network of professionals who are attending the event," says Henry. "By continuing to educate ourselves on the importance of techniques beyond the traditional means of education, we'll continue to improve the overall mental health wellbeing of students and the greater community." The session will highlight Caminar's pioneering initiatives, including the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program and the Healing and Reduction of Teen Trauma in Schools (HARTTS) program. Through interactive questions and exercises, Henry and Hinojosa will encourage the audience to think critically about how practicing trauma-informed holistic systematic approaches can extend beyond the classroom and into the community. The 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference will feature 100+ breakout sessions, insights into the latest research and practical tools in the mental health and education fields, and keynote presentations from prominent figures like Patrick J. Kennedy, Glennon Doyle, Drew Robinson, Jack McBrayer, and many more. For more information on the conference and Caminar's presentation, please visit https://lnkd.in/gBr-Enp. For the full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/ehMpPu_F.

Congratulations to Caminar, Inc. on celebrating 60 years of proving mental health services in the Bay Area. Keynote speaker Lisa Ling shared a personal story of resilience and empathy to a captivated audience. Thank you to my colleagues Eric Glader, Douglas Stewart and Adriana M. of Heritage Bank of Commerce for joining me and supporting this cause. #mentalhealthmatters #community #strongertogether

We look forward to welcoming guests to our 60th Anniversary In Celebration with Caminar this evening! We can't wait to celebrate Caminar's past, present, and future. Special thanks to our sponsors who make this evening possible.

Caminar is delighted to welcome Marie Amoruso Jackson to our Board of Directors. Marie is a results-driven, strategy-aligned Chief Marketing Officer who has executed go-to-market programs across B2B, B2C, Non-Profits, and SaaS sectors. With a commitment to innovation, she has led strategic initiatives that consistently drive brand awareness – weaving in storytelling and advocacy, meaningful partnerships, and data-driven insights that generated revenue growth. Starting her career at Apple Computer, she has been drawn to working with inspiring leaders, innovative technologies, and organizations that dare to think big and deliver lasting impact. Her passion extends beyond business – she is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable populations, particularly families and children facing food and housing insecurity. Volunteer activities have included seven years at local homeless shelters, serving on the Board of the Jonathan Foundation, where resources were secured to ensure that every child/youth received the educational accommodations they needed to succeed, and support for animal rescue centers. Most recently, she was the CMO for LifeMoves, a major provider in the Bay Area for interim supportive housing. There she deepened her understanding of the trauma and mental health challenges faced by our unhoused neighbors. She will bring her knowledge and passion to the Caminar Board.  Marie holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.S. in Marketing and Global Business from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. Welcome, Marie! We are so pleased to have your leadership and expertise!

We are excited to share our new, improved website! This updated website better reflects our commitment to our clients and our community. Please visit www.caminar.org to see:  -Easy navigation to find the information you need quickly -Filters to easily find the services and contact information most relevant to you -Accessibility features for folks who cope with vision or motor impairment, ADHD, cognitive difficulties, and/ or a history of seizures -Trauma-informed, hopeful, and warm color and design -Answers to frequently asked questions about our locations and phone numbers -And more!