Caminar

“The form 990 is reviewed by the chief financial officer and chief executive officer for accuracy and completeness. All questions arising this review process are resolved prior to filing of the form.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed by the new board members during initial orientation with annual updates. Each officer and board member is required to complete a written disclosure annually. The officer or board member who is determined to have a conflict of interest with regards to a particular transaction is not allowed to vote on related matters. The board chair signs off on all disclosures as a final step in the review process.”

“The process for determining compensation of the organization's ceo:the compensation of the executive director is determined based on the comparable market rates in the same geographic area (wage and benefit surveys), reviewed by the board executive committee and then approved by the full board and documented in the minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements and conflict of interest policy are also available through the organization's website.”

“Caminar (the organization"), headquartered in san mateo, california, is a nonprofit public benefit corporation with 60 years of experience. Last year, caminar transformed the lives of over 41,000 youth and adults across santa clara, san mateo, san francisco, contra costa, solano, butte, and shasta counties through mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services that include supported housing, vocational rehabilitation, job training, and supported education. In a world where mental health and substance use challenges can take over people's lives, caminar exists as a beacon of safety and compassion. We stand firm, guided by our mission to build strength and stability and to help individuals and communities thrive. Most program beneficiaries, referred to as clients, come from low- and very low-income households, and many are homeless at the time of their referral. Clients typically face multiple barriers and stressors that co-occur with, and/or result from, their behavioral health conditions. These co-occurring conditions include serious medical problems, histories of trauma, legal issues, unstable housing, family violence or abuse, lack of income and resources, and inadequate or non-existent social supports. Through its diverse and growing portfolio of programs, caminar seeks to prevent and to alleviate underlying issues affecting the overall health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities. The organization's activities are described as follows: education services seek to address the social and community barriers to wellness by organizing and participating in events focused on creating environments that embody the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion; reducing the social stigma of health conditions; sharing stories of recovery; and providing extensive outreach and education services. Prevention services aim to prevent the onset of behavioral health issues and to intervene early when symptoms emerge. Research shows that the interconnected nature of health factors means that effective prevention in one area can have a positive effect in another area. For example, improving mental health may reduce the risk of substance use conditions. The organization's prevention services include school-based youth and family support services, the healing and reduction in teen trauma at school ("hartts") trauma-informed schools initiative, family violence and abuse prevention programs, and lgbtq (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) youth and young adult wellness and peer support programming. Treatment and intervention services provide expert, individualized assistance for youth and adults coping with mental health and/or substance use conditions and related needs. Clinicians tailor treatment and supportive services to clients' individual needs, so that clients may stabilize from a crisis, learn to manage their conditions, and make progress toward their goals. The organization's treatment services include crisis residential treatment, individual and family therapy, mental health case management, domestic violence survivor services, and residential and outpatient substance use treatment. Recovery services provide critical support to empower individuals and families on their recovery journeys. Programs teach and model wellness tools and skills, strengthen connections with personal support networks, and address factors that influence stability and wellness. Recovery services include supported housing, supported education, supported employment (jobs plus), and peer support programming. Several of the organization's programs are accredited by the internationally recognized accrediting body commission for the accreditation of rehabilitation facilities ("carf"). Carf's mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. As an accredited service provider, the organization has met high”