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CAMINAR

CA · EIN 941639389 · $42.7M rev · operational · www.caminar.org
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CAMINAR is a behavioral health services organization providing mental health and substance use treatment across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. The organization serves over 31,000 individuals annually through client-centered, evidence-based care. With a $49 million annual budget and nearly 500 employees, CAMINAR operates programs in multiple counties, focusing on holistic support and community integration.

activities · 38

what they do

direct service · 38
  • Behavioral Health Education and Prevention
    Operates education and prevention programs focused on behavioral health, mental health, and substance use for clients and the broader community.
  • Behavioral health facility operations Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates licensed and certified behavioral health and substance use treatment facilities across California, providing structured clinical care in regulated settings.
  • Behavioral health facility operations Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Operates licensed and certified behavioral health and substance use treatment facilities in California, delivering evidence-based, whole-person care.
  • Client and community impact reporting Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting
    Publishes annual impact reports and client satisfaction survey results to communicate outcomes and service reach to stakeholders.
  • Client impact reporting and evaluation Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting
    Publishes annual impact reports and client satisfaction survey results to document service outcomes and client experiences, including data from 2022 and a 2024 annual report.
  • Community-Based Case Management Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Delivers community-based case management services to support mental health recovery, including wrap-around services like job training, vocational rehabilitation, and supported education.
  • Housing Outreach and Support
    Provides housing outreach and support services, assisting thousands of individuals with supportive housing and related services.
  • Provides housing outreach and support services to individuals, assisting 22,665 to 23,096 people with supportive housing and related services.
  • Housing Outreach and Support Services Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides housing outreach and support services to over 22,000 individuals annually, offering wrap-around case management and supportive housing programs to promote stability and recovery.
  • Housing outreach and support services Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides housing outreach and support services to thousands of individuals experiencing housing instability, contributing to recovery and stability. Supported over 22,600 people annually across the region.
  • Housing outreach and supportive services Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides housing outreach, support services, and wrap-around case management to individuals, including supported housing as part of recovery and stability efforts. Reached 22,665 to 23,096 people through these services in recent reporting periods.
  • LGBTQIA+ Services and Education Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers LGBTQIA+ services, resources, and education to individuals, including mental health and wellness services for youth and young adults, and community education through the LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau. The organization has served 4,818 to 12,721 individuals with these services.
  • LGBTQIA+ Services and Education Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers LGBTQIA+ services, resources, and education, including mental health and wellness services for youth and young adults, and community education through a Speakers Bureau, reaching thousands of individuals.
  • LGBTQIA+ Youth and Community Services Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers targeted mental health, wellness, and educational services to LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, including through the LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau. Engaged nearly 5,000 LGBTQIA+ youth in services and educated over 3,600 individuals through outreach programs.
  • LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and wellness services Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers targeted mental health, wellness, and educational services to LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, including through the LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau. Engaged over 4,800 LGBTQIA+ youth annually and provided education to thousands more.
  • LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and wellness services Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers targeted mental health, resources, education, and outreach to LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, including through the LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau. Engaged 4,818 LGBTQIA+ youth in services and educated 3,617 individuals through outreach programs.
  • Provides counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals, including specialized services for teens and their families in Palo Alto. The organization has provided mental health treatment to 2,193 to 2,811 individuals in recent years.
  • Provides counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, and culturally competent mental health care, serving thousands of individuals annually across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. This includes specialized services for teens and their families through a dedicated wellness center in Palo Alto.
  • Mental Health Treatment Services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Provides evidence-based mental health treatment including counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, and culturally competent care to thousands of individuals annually, with specific programs for teens, families, and adults. Operates licensed behavioral health facilities and offers services in person or via telehealth.
  • Mental health treatment services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Provides evidence-based mental health treatment including counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, and culturally competent care for individuals, with a focus on teens and families. Served 2,811 individuals in a recent reporting period.
  • Mental health treatment services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Provides counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals, including teens and families, through in-person and online sessions. Served over 2,800 individuals annually across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
  • School Programs Support
    Provides support through school programs to youth, families, and teachers, reaching 4,381 individuals.
  • School-Based Support Programs
    Provides support through school programs to thousands of youth, families, and teachers.
  • School-Based and Community Prevention Programs Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Operates education and prevention programs focused on behavioral and mental health and substance use for youth, families, and educators. Reached over 4,300 youth, families, and teachers through school-based support programs.
  • School-based behavioral health programs Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers community-based case management and behavioral health education programs in schools, supporting youth, families, and teachers. Reached over 4,300 individuals through school-linked services.
  • Substance Use Recovery Support
    Offers outpatient substance use treatment services and operates sober living homes, supporting 1,712 to 2,046 adults in progressing to substance use recovery.
  • Substance Use Recovery Support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers outpatient substance use treatment services and operates sober living homes, supporting thousands of adults annually in their progression to substance use recovery.
  • Substance Use Recovery Support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers outpatient substance use treatment services and operates sober living homes to support adults in recovery. Provides structured, evidence-based programs that have supported over 2,000 adults annually in progressing toward sustained recovery.
  • Substance use recovery services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers outpatient substance use treatment services and operates sober living homes to support adults in recovery. Supported 2,046 adults in progressing toward recovery in a recent reporting period.
  • Substance use recovery support Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers outpatient substance use treatment services, operates sober living homes, and supports adults in progressing toward recovery. Supported over 2,000 adults annually through evidence-based treatment programs.
  • Teen and Family Wellness Center operations Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Operates a dedicated Teen and Family Wellness Center in Palo Alto, opened on March 2, 2026, to expand access to youth mental health care through in-person and online therapy, family involvement, and flexible scheduling.
  • Provides comprehensive wrap-around services including supported housing, job training, vocational rehabilitation, and supported education to support long-term recovery and independence for individuals with behavioral health needs.
  • Provides comprehensive wrap-around services including supported housing, job training, vocational rehabilitation, and supported education to aid in mental health recovery.
  • Provides comprehensive wrap-around services including supported housing, job training, vocational rehabilitation, and supported education to promote long-term recovery and stability.
  • Provides comprehensive wrap-around services including job training, vocational rehabilitation, supported education, and other supportive services to promote long-term stability and recovery. Provided direct supportive services to 367 individuals in one reporting period.
  • Youth and Family Mental Health Expansion Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Expanded access to youth mental health care through the opening of the Teen and Family Wellness Center in Palo Alto on March 2, 2026, offering specialized services for teens and their families including flexible-schedule therapy options.
  • Youth and family school-based and community programs Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Delivers community-based case management and school-based programs that support mental health, behavioral health, and wellness for youth, families, and educators. Reached 4,381 youth, families, and teachers through school programs.
  • Youth and family wellness programs Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Operates a Teen and Family Wellness Center in Palo Alto offering evidence-based, whole-person mental health services for teens and families, including individual and family therapy with flexible scheduling. Opened in March 2026 to expand youth mental health access.
strategies · 37

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Behavioral Health Services
Mental health and substance use treatment services that prioritize clients’ unique needs through expert, compassionate care
CalFresh Outreach
Assists eligible individuals in applying for CalFresh EBT benefits to address food insecurity among clients
Jobs Plus
Employment program led by Michael Schocket, focused on vocational training and job placement for individuals with behavioral health challenges
Pro-Touch Vocational Training Program
Provides vocational training and job placement support for individuals recovering from mental health and substance use challenges
Vocational, Housing, and Supported Education Programs
Programs led by Executive Director Yazmin Robledo that support individuals in gaining employment, stable housing, and educational opportunities
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Coalition — Member of a collective led by SVCN to advance racial justice through the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Coalition — Member of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge initiative led by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits.
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Coalition — Member of the coalition that spearheaded the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge.
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Coalition — Signatory of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge, led by SVCN
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Network — Member of the collective that created the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Network — Signatory of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge, spearheaded by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits.
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates as a signatory of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge, led by SVCN
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates as a signatory of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge, led by SVCN.
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates as a signatory of the Nonprofit Racial Equity Pledge, led by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits.
  • Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation Partner — Mark Cloutier serves on the Board of Directors.