Caminar provides behavioral health (mental health & substance use) treatment in the Bay Area.
03/23/2026
Start where you are, use what’s available to you, and take the next step you can. Growth and healing don’t require perfection—they begin with steady, realistic action and the right support along the way.
03/21/2026
Progress doesn’t have to be expansive to be meaningful. Small, steady steps—supported by compassionate, whole-person care—can build the stability and resilience that lead to lasting well-being.
03/19/2026
Recovery takes effort, patience, and the right support. With trusted relationships, access to helpful resources, and evidence-based care, lasting progress is possible. No one has to go through recovery alone.
03/17/2026
Support systems don’t just happen—they grow over time. Building and strengthening connections with people, services, and community resources creates a stronger foundation for stability, healing, and long-term well-being.
03/13/2026
Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier and Mental Health Advocate and Former Caminar Board Member Rod Sockolov joined NBC Today in the Bay this morning to talk about the new Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center - Palo Alto and the importance of teen mental health and the services and resources the new center provides.
Palo Alto's Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center opened up earlier this month, providing help for teens and families looking for help for their children.
03/12/2026
Whole-person care means supporting more than just symptoms—it means honoring the full lived experience of each individual. By addressing mental health, substance use, and the social factors that shape well-being, care becomes more compassionate, effective, and lasting.
03/10/2026
Healing is easier when you don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, guidance, and care, individuals can build resilience, regain balance, and move toward lasting well-being.
03/08/2026
Asking for help is a sign of strength. Reaching out—whether to someone you trust or to a professional—can be the first step toward feeling more supported, understood, and on steadier ground.
03/06/2026
It’s never too late to heal. No matter where you are in your journey, support, growth, and meaningful change are always possible. Every step forward—at any age or stage—matters.
03/03/2026
For over 60 years, Caminar has supported mental health in the Bay Area — and now they’re expanding that care for the next generation.
The new Teen and Family Wellness Center – Palo Alto offers flexible, evidence-based, affordable support that centers teens’ voices while strengthening the whole family. A safe, welcoming space where young people feel heard, supported in their mental health and identity, and empowered to grow.
Support can start with the people around you—and it’s okay to look for extra help too. Talking to someone you trust and using available resources can make things feel more manageable and remind you that you don’t have to handle everything on your own.
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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.