Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley

We hope you are well! Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley is a division of Caminar. Our Caminar page is updated more frequently. Please visit us there! https://www.facebook.com/caminarformentalhealth/

Caminar Caminar provides behavioral health (mental health & substance use) treatment in the Bay Area.

54% of transgender adults have experienced some form of IPV including coercive control and physical harm. We can offer support. Confidential hotline or email address: 408.326.0555 or [email protected]

"The United States surgeon general on Tuesday warned that young people are facing “devastating” mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the coronavirus pandemic."

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/health/teens-mental-health-murthy.html

The pandemic worsened young people’s mental health crisis. The message came as part of a rare public advisory from the nation’s top physician, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.

Thank you for supporting FCS Caminar’s Family & Children Services division’s mission to strengthen the lives ofchildren, teens, adults, and families on

Special thanks to Valle Monte League, Inc. for supporting Caminar’s Family & Children Services division through their Christmas Market this December 3 & 4❤️ Get your tickets today!
https://www.vallemonte.org/christmas-market-2021/

Christmas Market 2021 – Valle Monte League Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the European-style Christmas Market and see the beautiful, professionally decorated, themed trees for which Valle Monte League holiday events are known. These festive Christmas trees will be given away in a drawing at the conclusion of the Saturday event. Each tree w...

It’s not too late to support our most at-risk neighbors on this . Help us continue to empower the individuals and families in Santa Clara County with your generousity. https://caminar.liveimpact.org/fundraiser/li/7678/D/154817.

FCS Online Donations Online donations for Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley, a division of Caminar

Last year, we helped 145 young adults and adults gain skills to address the root causes of domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect in order to end cycles of violence and abuse. Please help us continue to help more individuals. https://caminar.liveimpact.org/fundraiser/li/7678/D/154817.

FCS Online Donations Online donations for Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley, a division of Caminar

It’s today! Our services for children, teens, adults, and families - such as counseling, substance use treatment, and family violence & abuse prevention – change lives. Please donate at https://caminar.liveimpact.org/fundraiser/li/7678/D/154817.

FCS Online Donations Online donations for Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley, a division of Caminar

Tomorrow is , a global day of giving. How will you celebrate, where will you give? Please consider supporting Caminar’s Family & Children Services division’s commitment to strengthening families and communities.

Wishing you all a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

Thank you to Valle Monte League, Inc. for supporting us through their Christmas Market. Get your tickets today!

https://www.vallemonte.org/christmas-market-2021/

Christmas Market 2021 – Valle Monte League Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the European-style Christmas Market and see the beautiful, professionally decorated, themed trees for which Valle Monte League holiday events are known. These festive Christmas trees will be given away in a drawing at the conclusion of the Saturday event. Each tree w...

We're very grateful to Valle Monte League, Inc. for supporting us through their Christmas Market. Get your tickets today!

https://www.vallemonte.org/christmas-market-2021/

Christmas Market 2021 – Valle Monte League Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the European-style Christmas Market and see the beautiful, professionally decorated, themed trees for which Valle Monte League holiday events are known. These festive Christmas trees will be given away in a drawing at the conclusion of the Saturday event. Each tree w...

This , look to spread kindness throughout the community. Imagine how you can boost the spirits of the people you see in your day. One action can really make a difference and may even lead to a chain-reaction of positivity. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/show-your-community-some-extra-kindness

Show Your Community Some Extra Kindness This DeStress Monday, look to spread kindness throughout the community. Think about your daily routine, and imagine how you can boost the spirits of the people you see along the way.

A very special thank you to Valle Monte League, Inc. for supporting us through their Christmas Market. Get your tickets today!

https://www.vallemonte.org/christmas-market-2021/

Christmas Market 2021 – Valle Monte League Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the European-style Christmas Market and see the beautiful, professionally decorated, themed trees for which Valle Monte League holiday events are known. These festive Christmas trees will be given away in a drawing at the conclusion of the Saturday event. Each tree w...

October is LGBTQ History Month, which celebrates the achievements and heroes of the community. We want to share a few resources and articles focused on mental wellness for the LGBTQ community.

https://www.caminar.org/blog/2021/10/25/october-lgbtq-history-month

Caminar: October: Honoring LGBTQ History Month October is LGBTQ History Month, which celebrates the achievements and heroes of the community. It was founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher to promote LGBTQ studies across the education system and thro

This , ready yourself for change by embracing the sights, smells, and sounds of autumn. By focusing your attention on the natural beauty of the season, you can approach decisions with a head clear of fear and doubt. Learn more: https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/embrace-change-this-fall-season

Embrace Change This Fall Season Ready yourself for change by embracing the sights, smells, and sounds of autumn. By focusing your attention on the natural beauty of the season, you can approach decisions with a head clear of fear and doubt.

is an opportunity to start fresh and introduce new healthy behaviors in your life. Use this Monday to explore the ancient world of yoga and discover why it continues to be a celebrated and popular exercise, meditation, and art.https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/yoga-exercise-body-mind

This Monday, see why yoga can be the perfect exercise for both body and mind Monday is an opportunity to start fresh and introduce new healthy behaviors in your life. Use this Monday to explore the ancient world of yoga and discover why it continues to be a celebrated and popular exercise, meditation, and art.

Do you know how to control your thoughts so they don't control you? This learn more about using & to increase self-regulatory behavior & detach from & negativity. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/how-to-use-mindful-attention-to-focus-on-positive-behavior-change

How to Use Mindful Attention to Focus on Positive Behavior Change Using meditation and mindfulness is a proven way to increase self-regulatory behavior and detach from sources of stress and negativity.

Sleep deprivation can lead to burnout, sluggishness, & exhaustion. Insufficient sleep can also trigger or exacerbate other health issues such as chronic pain, high blood pressure, , & . This check out tips for better 😴

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Beat Burnout with a Good Night’s Sleep This Monday, work towards getting your night-time routine back on track with these simple practices for better sleep.

"School-based interventions that help students regulate their emotions in healthy ways have proved effective at preventing pandemic-related issues."

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/adolescent-mental-health-theres-a-lsquo-vaccine-rsquo-for-that/

Adolescent Mental Health? There’s a ‘Vaccine’ for That School-based interventions that help students regulate their emotions in healthy ways have proved effective at preventing pandemic-related issues

Taking a moment to concentrate & breathe deeply calms the mind & body. There are many ways to practice deep breathing, and it’s always a good idea to try something new. This , try square breathing when you need to take a moment.

https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/square-breathing

Square Breathing Deep breathing exercises are a great way to reduce stress - concentrate and breathe deeply for a minute with our square breathing GIF.

Are you SMART about your -care? SMART = specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

Using SMART for self-care is great way to stay focused, relieve , & establish a foundation of security & self-worth.

tip: https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/take-the-smart-approach-to-self-care

Take the SMART Approach to Self-Care The SMART approach can help set us on a path to success. By breaking down goals into specific, measurable, and attainable steps, you are more likely to stay focused and maintain your commitment.

Are you a teacher? This is for you! The DeStress Monday at School Program helps teachers—and their students—start the week with a new tool for managing stress, to help them feel more focused, energized, and relaxed. Check it out!

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DeStress Monday at School - The Monday Campaigns The DeStress Monday at School Program helps teachers—and their students—start the week feeling more focused, energized, and relaxed.

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Habit stack your way to a more relaxed DeStress Monday Pairing the concept of habit stacking with DeStress Monday will make you proactive in adding more calming behaviors to your daily schedule.

Our Blackbird House Peer Respite team loved being part of in San Jose on Tuesday - special thanks to Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco for inviting us!

Today's tip: You’re only a few taps away from relieving & ! Tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), is a holistic healing technique used to remedy a range of issues. Learn more: https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/tap-your-way-to-reduced-stress-and-anxiety

Tap Your Way to Reduced Stress and Anxiety - The Monday Campaigns Tapping, or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), is a holistic technique used to remedy a range of issues including pain and weight management.

This , try taking a "glass-half-full" approach; greater optimism & positivity may include a better quality of life & improved resilience. It may also lead to taking better care of yourself by eating well, exercising, & being social. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/shift-positive-monday

See the Glass Half Full - Shift to the Positive this DeStress Monday This Monday, see how taking a glass-half-full approach, or adopting a more optimistic point of view, can help you feel better about daily life.

We applaud Naomi Osaka for speaking up about - and normalizing -

https://time.com/6077128/naomi-osaka-essay-tokyo-olympics/

Naomi Osaka: 'It's O.K. Not to Be O.K.' 'I felt under a great amount of pressure to disclose my symptoms because the press and the tournament did not believe me'

Use this to take a break from pressure & enjoy the nature. Being outside can improve mood & help put things in perspective. Studies show time in nature can 🔽 cortisol & have a ➕ effect on blood pressure, ❤️ rate, & muscle tension. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/destress-monday/get-lost-in-the-sights-and-smells-of-nature

Get lost in the sights and smells of nature The next time you feel overwhelmed, take a trip to a local park, trail, or wooded area and focus on all of the sights, smells, and sounds of the world around you.