Caminar provides behavioral health (mental health & substance use) treatment in the Bay Area.
11/26/2025
Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council , authored his latest article on Forbes: "How Nonprofits Can Prioritize Mental Health" gaining Editor's Choice.
While many nonprofits are facing immense challenges across the nation, Mark emphasizes the importance of taking care of our own employees to continue their amazing work. "The nonprofit sector is built on values of compassion, justice and care. Let’s extend those values inward—to the people who make the work possible."
Protecting mental health isn’t a side issue. It’s the foundation of everything we do.
11/24/2025
On November 13, we celebrated World Kindness Day with an inspiring Caminar Speakers Series. This special event spotlighted the transformative power of kindness, gratitude, and mental health—core values that guide Caminar’s mission to expand access to compassionate mental health care. The program included a screening of The Power of Small, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion.
Read more about the inspiring event:
Kindness isn’t just good for others, it’s good for you.
11/21/2025
Resilience is built through care, connection, and courage. At Caminar, we see it every day—in the individuals who show up for themselves and in the communities that lift one another up. Together, we create the foundation for lasting strength and healing.
11/21/2025
At Caminar, we believe that connection, compassion, and shared strength create the foundation for lasting mental wellness and recovery. Together, we build a supportive community where everyone can thrive.
11/18/2025
You are enough—just as you are. Healing and growth take time, and every effort you make matters. At Caminar, we believe in meeting each person where they are, offering whole-person care that honors every step of the journey.
11/14/2025
Kindness has the power to heal, connect, and strengthen communities. This World Kindness Day, we’re reminded that even small acts of compassion can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
11/11/2025
Believing in yourself is the first step toward healing and growth. At Caminar, we see every individual’s potential and stand beside you as you build confidence, resilience, and hope.
11/09/2025
Join us for an inspiring evening in honor of World Kindness Day with Caminar Speakers Series. This special virtual event will spotlight the transformative power of kindness, gratitude, and mental health—core values that guide Caminar’s mission to expand access to compassionate mental health care. The program will include a screening of The Power of Small followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion.
A reminder to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Stress affects everyone, but support and understanding can make all the difference. At Caminar, we’re here to help you find balance through compassionate, whole-person care.
11/04/2025
Strong support systems make a world of difference in mental health and healing. At Caminar, we help individuals build and connect with the resources, care, and community they need to thrive.
10/31/2025
There is no shame in experiencing mental health challenges. Reaching out for help shows strength—and support is always here.
10/30/2025
Everyone deserves behavioral healthcare that meets them with respect, compassion, and understanding. At Caminar, we provide supportive, whole-person care that helps people find stability, strength, and hope for the future.
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Founded in San Mateo, California, in 1964, Caminar’s thriving programs and services serve more than 14,000 individuals annually across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, and Butte Counties. Our nonprofit organization’s portfolio of behavioral health and supportive services empowers and supports individuals and families to move toward resilience, wellness, and independence. And, we are expanding our capacity to address the increasingly complex
needs of individuals and families. Since January of 2017, we have added three divisions to the
Caminar organization.
Our Divisions
Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley
Since 1948, Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley (FCS) has been promoting the resilience, safety, and wellness of individuals, families, and communities throughout Santa Clara County. FCS brings its counseling, prevention, and support services to dozens of community locations, including schools, community centers, jails, and health clinics. FCS counsels children and teens coping with the effects of trauma, provides a way forward for adults in recovery from addiction, and empowers families to heal from violence and abuse. FCS merged with and became a division of Caminar in January 2017.
Healthy Partnerships
Since its founding in 1997, Healthy Partnerships has provided high-quality behavioral health care in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and cultural competence in Solano County. Outpatient prevention, intervention, and treatment services offered at Healthy Partnerships reflect a deep and abiding belief in the value of treatment, and a strong commitment to promoting recovery on an individual, family, and community level. Healthy Partnerships began operating as a division of Caminar on May 1, 2018.
Project Ninety
For more than four decades, Project Ninety has served individuals and families in San Mateo County through its alcohol and substance abuse treatment services. Over the years, Project Ninety has helped more than 23,000 individuals recover from the disease of addiction. Project Ninety’s services treat all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic standing, race, cultural background, education, age, or life experience. Project Ninety became a division of Caminar on June 1, 2018.
