Celebrating the past, present and future, with
special guest Lisa Ling
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caminar, a
leading Bay Area behavioral health care organization, will
celebrate its 60th anniversary at its annual fall celebration on
Saturday, October 5, 2024. Sixty
years is a milestone that reflects Caminar's evidence-based,
whole-person care that stands at the core of its commitment to
delivering high-quality mental health and substance use treatment
services across Northern
California.
A Legacy of Care
In 1964, Caminar first opened its doors, offering a lifeline to
individuals in need of behavioral health services. Founded with the
establishment of El Camino House in San
Mateo, Caminar's journey began as a transitional supported
housing program for people returning to the community following
psychiatric hospitalization. In its inaugural year, the
organization served 41 clients, laying the foundation for what
would become a far-reaching network of care.
Since then, Caminar has evolved to meet the changing needs of
the community, expanding its services to include comprehensive
mental health and substance use treatment and supportive services.
Last year alone, Caminar provided care to over 31,000 individuals
across six counties, embodying the spirit of growth and adaptation
that has defined the organization since its inception.
"Celebrating this landmark occasion is a recognition of an
effort started by parents of kids with mental health conditions
that has grown into a compassionate and caring organization serving
families, youth, and adults in six counties across
Northern California," says Caminar
CEO, Mark Cloutier. "In looking at
the next 60 years, we want to bring our comprehensive care to
support additional communities, helping more individuals to
thrive."
A Night to Remember
The 60th Anniversary Fall Celebration will feature a keynote
address by renowned journalist and television host Lisa Ling, who will reflect on the importance of
mental health and community support in today's world. Ling's
perspective, shaped by her extensive career covering social issues,
promises to inspire and engage attendees.
The evening's festivities will also include a performance by
acclaimed jazz and pop musician Ann Hampton
Callaway, providing an elegant backdrop to an evening of
celebration and reflection. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a gourmet
dinner, and a program that honors Caminar's rich history and
exciting future.
This celebration is made possible by our co-chairs, Alma and Michael Collopy and Carole Middleton, and the generous support of
our sponsors, including Carole
Middleton, Kathy and Michael
Chinn, Newfront, Celeste P.
Birkhofer, PhD, PsyD and Wendell W.
Birkhofer, Barbara Patterson
and Andrew Menkes, MD, Terri Bullock, Mark
Cloutier, Christine and Michael
Curry, Hanson Bridgett,
Hanson Crawford Crum, Heritage Bank
of Commerce, Gail and Fred Kittler,
Debbie and Frank Vento, The Law
Office of Michelle Leu Zaccone, BPM,
Bohannan Foundation, John and Marcia Goldman Foundation,
Gio Granato, PhD and Hyunah Kwon, Joanne Wu
Jennings, Betsy and Bill
Pace, Chick and Rick Runkel,
Inessa Shishmanyan and Max
Tsotsorin, 49ers Foundation, Beacon Grand, and Michael Collopy
Photography.
For more information and to purchase tickets to In Celebration
with Caminar 2024, please visit www.caminar.org/60years.
About Caminar
Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports
31,000 youths and adults in the San
Francisco Bay Area each year. Through 60 different programs
focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery across six counties,
Caminar delivers high-quality services to those with complex mental
health, substance use, and co-occurring needs. The organization was
founded in 1964 and is driven by compassion, science, and an
understanding of root causes. To learn more, please visit
www.caminar.org.
Media Contact:
Wendy
Garrish
Media@Caminar.org
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