Caminar Health Services Celebrates 60 Years of Serving the Bay Area

Caminar, a leading Bay Area behavioral health care organization, celebrated its 60th anniversary at its annual fall celebration on October 5 at Hotel Nia in Menlo Park. The 60th Anniversary, “In Celebration with Caminar,” featured a keynote address by internationally known journalist and television host Lisa Ling, who reflected on the importance of accessible mental health services for all. 

The night’s program didn’t stop there. Guests were also treated to cocktails and a delicious dinner, with the sounds of acclaimed jazz and pop musician Ann Hampton Callaway as an elegant backdrop to the evening. Noshing and networking were only interrupted long enough for a “fund-a-need” event in support of some of Caminar’s many programs. 

The evening was a joyous celebration of Caminar’s legacy of care in the Bay Area. When it first opened its doors in 1964, Caminar was a lifeline to community members in need of behavioral health services. In its first year, the organization served 41 clients, laying the foundation to the expansive network of programs which today serves 31,000 people annually.

Reflecting on the organization’s history, Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier said, “In looking at the next 60 years, we want to bring our comprehensive care to support additional communities, helping more individuals to thrive.”