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12/24/2025

Healthy habits can make a real difference. Simple actions—like taking breaks, talking to someone you trust, or setting small goals—can help you feel more grounded. Little steps add up when it comes to supporting your mental well-being.

12/22/2025

Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, authored his latest article on Forbes: "From Empathy to Impact: Why Kind Leadership Matters."

Cloutier writes, "Too often, we see kindness framed as a “soft skill,” something that’s aspirational but not strategic. In my experience, the opposite has proven to be true. Using kindness as a leadership strategy—one that drives retention, improves quality of care and builds a culture where people feel safe and valued—is what drives measurable impact."

Read the entire piece here:

Kind leadership doesn’t just make for better workplaces; it builds the foundation for healthier, more resilient communities.

12/19/2025

Holidays can bring joy and stress, gains and losses, and a mix of yin and yang, so we wanted to share tips for navigating the holidays and your emotional health and well-being.

12/17/2025

The Mercury News on Tuesday, December 16, published an article "U.S. is spending big on child mental health, addiction treatment, study says." The article highlights a recently-released study indicating that 40% of all health care spending for kids in 2022 was for behavioral health needs, a dramatic increase since 2011.

Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier, MP, MPH, was interviewed for the piece:

Although the COVID-19 pandemic isolated children and adults — driving negative health outcomes — it did spur more conversation about mental health, said Mark Cloutier, chief executive officer of the behavioral health treatment network Caminar, which plans to open a new teen and family center in Palo Alto next week. That reduced stigma, he said, freeing up more people to seek help.

Please read the full article (may require a subscription):

Access to mental health and addiction treatment has improved for kids and teens nationally, but care is costly

12/16/2025

Inclusive resources matter. When support is accessible, culturally responsive, and designed for people of all backgrounds and identities, it opens the door to real healing. Everyone deserves care that meets them where they are and honors who they are.

12/12/2025

ABC7 News Bay Area recently spoke with Caminar's Maritza Henry, MA, LMFT, to discuss how to manage holiday emotions. Maritza explained that people often experience a variety of feelings during this season, and shared six practical tips for coping with the range of emotions that may surface.

To watch the interview and learn about the six tips shared, visit

12/10/2025

A helping hand can change everything. When someone reaches out with care, understanding, and support, it creates space for healing and hope. At Caminar, we’re committed to offering that steady, compassionate support so no one has to face their challenges alone.

12/08/2025

Accepting who you are is a powerful step toward healing and growth. At Caminar, we honor every individual’s journey and provide whole-person care that supports authenticity, confidence, and wellbeing—because everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.

12/04/2025

Taking care of your mental wellness can start with small steps. At Caminar, we’re here to support whole person wellbeing, every step of the way.

12/02/2025

Your kindness can change a life on . The holidays can be especially hard for people facing mental health or substance use challenges — but your support brings hope.

Richard’s story is proof. With support from Caminar, he overcame immense obstacles and now lives independently, grounded and thriving.

Your gift today helps others like Richard find healing, stability, and a future filled with hope: https://www.caminar.org/donate

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."

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4p00WDL

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.