ANNUAL REPORT
2017-18
Welcome
Since 1973, our communities, school districts, foundations, corporations and individuals around and beyond the Silicon Valley have supported CHAC’s mission to provide a range of mental health services in our schools, clinic, and community locations.
In 2017/2018 fiscal year, thanks to your support, we helped more than 15,000 youth and families in need.
OUR MISSION
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) exists to provide alternatives to
self-destructive behavior and to help create healthy lives for the children
and families of Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Sunnyvale,
and surrounding communities.
Our Core Values
Empathy
Diversity
Collaboration
Healthy Families
Healthy Lifestyles
Availability of Services
Professionalism
Fiscal Responsibility
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Program Highlights
600 clients received multiple counseling sessions and classes in our clinic
More than 600 people were counseled in our in-house clinic. Besides counseling, CHAC also offers parent education classes that emphasize consistency, setting boundaries, strengthening relationships and understanding the repercussions of spending too much time on social media.
Parents launched healthy families through our programs for pre-school children and caregivers
More than 11,000 families participated in multi-cultural parenting classes, including classes specifically for fathers. Programs are presented in several languages, with an emphasis on positive parenting, family resources, skill building, early literacy & language, healthy lifestyles and community connection.
3200 students improved overall achievement – personally and academically
CHAC provided counseling to more than 3200 students in 34 schools, because stressed brains diminish learning capabilities and can result in behavioral issues. Teachers and all students benefit when the classroom is filled with fully engaged learners.
1200 students built positive relationships through our Social-Emotional Learning Program
More than 1200 students participated in the lunch time prevention programs that address bullying, healthy social skills and peer communications along with coping tools to deal with emotional stress.
Clients with substance abuse integrated healthier lifestyles
Our “Well -Within” program turns lives around. More than 100 teens, young adults and their families having substance abuse/misuse issues developed emotional resiliency and mindfulness skills whichallow for healthier choices and successful recoveries.
Financials and Statistics
Donors
CHAC is supported by funding from local and county governments, civic and faith organizations and hospital, family and private foundations. Community support also comes through generous individual donations and clinic service fees. The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) partners also provide critical funding for CHAC services.
The JPA includes the cities of Los Altos, Mountain View and Town of Los Altos Hills and the Los Altos Elementary, Mountain View-Los Altos High School and Mountain View-Whisman Elementary School districts.
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We thank Design for A Difference© – who generously donated the remodel of our clinic to better serve our clients, clinicians and staff.
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If you would like a tour of our facility at 590 El Camino Real in Mountain View please contact Nicole Jeans at
650-965-2020.
