“Your support ensures treatment for at-risk populations whose conditions frequently originate in poverty, trauma, complex family situations, difficult emotions, and challenges to daily functioning. And because of your support, tens of thousands of people live purposefully, connected to family, thriving at work, and experiencing joy. Thank you.”
“Thank you so very much for joining us in our mission to help build strength and stability in our clients and community through comprehensive mental health, substance use, and supportive services. The entire Caminar community and I greatly appreciate your support and compassion.”
With the rise in behavioral health needs and the prevalence of mental health conditions, organizations like Caminar are needed now more than ever.
Mental Health
23.08% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. Source: MHA
43% of adults say they felt more anxious in 2024 than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. Source: APA
40% of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Source: CDC
20% of students seriously considered attempting suicide and almost 10% of students attempted suicide. Source: CDC
Female and LGBTQ+ students were more likely than their peers to experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Source: CDC
Community Impact
Mental health illnesses in the U.S. cost $282 billion. Source: National Bureau of Economic Research
Serious mental illness causes $193.2 billion in lost earnings across the U.S. Source: NAMI
Depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity each year. Source: WHO
Individuals with mental illness consume less, opt for less demanding jobs, and avoid investments in risky assets such as houses or stocks. Source: Fortune
Every 2 in 5 people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness. In the U.S., we spend $80 billion annually on corrections. Sources: NAMI and IJRD
Substance Use Conditions
17.82% of adults in the U.S. had a substance use condition in the past year, totaling over 45 million people. Source: MHA
9.41% of adults in the U.S. had a drug use condition, and 11.28% of adults in the U.S. had an alcohol use condition in the past year. Source: MHA
Over three-quarters (76.9%) of all adults with a substance use condition did not receive the treatment they needed. Source: MHA
Neglect, Violence, and Abuse
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health
67% of LGBTQ+ young people reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and 54% of LGBTQ+ young people reported experiencing symptoms of depression. Source: The Trevor Project
41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year including half of transgender and nonbinary young people and nearly 3 in 10 cisgender young people. Source: The Trevor Project
14% of LGBTQ young people attempted suicide in the past year. Source: The Trevor Project
Our impact
Explore how Caminar has continued addressing our community’s mental health needs
In 2024, we:
Advanced client outcomes and served over 41,000 individuals
Grew our impact in Contra Costa County and introduced services into Shasta County
Amplified our work and cause through events, media, and speaking engagements
Evolved our messaging and branding to increase visibility, diversify revenue sources, and serve more individuals and communities
41,000+
people supported across Bay Area and Northern California counties
2,811
individuals accessed mental health treatment
2,046
adults progressed in recovery from substance use through treatment
4,381
youth, families, and teachers accessed support through school programs
4,818
LGBTQIA+ youth engaged in mental health and wellness services
367
people received supportive services
3,617
individuals received education from our LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau
22,665
lives were transformed by housing outreach work and support services
Financial overview
A breakdown of our income and expenses for FY23/24
Support and Revenue
The income breakdown Caminar received in FY23/24 to fund vital services.
Expenses
The expenditure breakdown of running Caminar's services, slightly higher due to strategic investments.
Recognition and Support
With thanks to our donors and funders
We are grateful for the generosity and compassion of the individuals, families, corporations, and foundations that invest in sustaining our mission, services, and programs.
“I’ve been in the Caminar program for over 15 years. I am schizophrenic. I am an artist, and Caminar has been a supportive influence in my well-being and personal development.” - Richard, Caminar Case Management Client
"It’s been a long and challenging road to get where I’m at now. But I know for certain, I wouldn’t be here without all the effort, time and energy on my clinician’s part as well as my own. I will forever be in an unending debt of gratitude to all of those who have stuck with me and walked beside me on this rocky road. I know I have all the support I need to succeed.” - A Supportive Transitional Empowerment Program (STEP) Client
“I have been with Caminar for eight years. I am living with bipolar one disorder. I think Caminar is a great organization and has helped me with building coping skills and interpersonal communication skills.” - Lawrence, Caminar Case Management Client
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