Momentum for Health

12/12/2025

Need emotional support? Call TRUST at 408-596-7290 or 988.

✨ TRUST uses a care-first, non-law enforcement approach and is available to you 24/7, 365 days a year. ✨

12/11/2025

Growing up surrounded by violence and pain, Rodney started experiencing mental health challenges, including paranoia and hallucinations, at a young age.

As an adult, he knew it was time to get help—not just to improve his own well-being, but also so that he could lead by example for his community.

Today, through his own dedication and the help of Momentum, Rodney feels like himself again. His main goal is clear: To inspire his children and entire family to seek help when they need it without the weight of stigma holding them back.

Help us support other amazing individuals like Rodney this giving season.

Visit www.momentumforhealth.org/powerofmomentum to make a gift today!

12/10/2025

Holiday cheer arrived early at our Parisi House on the Hill program! Nurses from Good Samaritan Hospital recently spent the afternoon building gingerbread houses with clients and delivering toys and gifts for the season. 🎄

We’re grateful for partners like Good Samaritan who bring joy, warmth, and a sense of community to the moms and kids we serve—especially during this time of year! 🎁

Thank you to Good Samaritan Hospital for helping to make the season bright. ❄️

12/09/2025

If a friend or loved one were in a mental health crisis, would you know how to help?

Join a 1-hour interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - an evidence-based training that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer support, and connect people to appropriate help.

- Discover how to break down stigma and start the conversation

- Learn the basics of the MHFA action plan (ALGEE)

- Practice real-life scenarios in a safe space

- Find out how you can become fully certified

This free introduction will give you practical tools you can use right away - and a glimpse of what you can gain by participating in the full training.

Please register by contacting krodriguez@momentumforhealth.org.

12/08/2025

TW: This video mentions addiction.

After years of struggling with generational cycles of addiction, Stephanie came to our Parisi House on the Hill program in 2021–and now works there full-time!

Parisi House, which merged with Momentum in 2023, offers mothers like Stephanie a unique model for residential substance use treatment: Their children stay with them the whole time, offering moms a fresh start with plenty of resources and community and keeping kids out of the foster care system.

Today, Stephanie is raising two children with her partner, continuing her education, and helping other women transform their lives at the very place where she transformed hers.

Help us support other amazing individuals like Stephanie this giving season. Visit www.momentumforhealth.org/powerofmomentum to make a gift today!

12/04/2025

In 2022, Santa Clara County officially declared a mental health crisis, driven by record increases in suicides and drug overdoses, a statewide shortage of behavioral health workers, and inadequate treatment facility beds.

That is why organizations like Momentum for Health are critical to the health and well-being of residents as it serves as the backbone of our community’s mental health network – providing treatment, crisis support, housing services, and compassionate care for people navigating some of life’s toughest challenges.

Thank you to Momentum’s staff for inviting my office to tour your facilities.

12/03/2025

Yesterday, our grant partners at Kaiser Permanente visited our Parisi House on the Hill program to see the results of their generous funding in action. We were also thrilled to welcome Mariam Ghallab, District Intern from Senator Dave Cortese's office.

Grants from Kaiser Permanente have helped fund critical program support for Parisi House, including translation services and more.

Site visits like this offer an important opportunity to share the work happening on the ground, highlight the impact of our programs, and connect with community partners who help strengthen behavioral health services across Santa Clara County.

Thank you to our guests from Kaiser Permanente and Senator Cortese's office for taking the time to tour Parisi House and see firsthand the vital support it provides to mothers and children on their paths to healing and stability.

12/02/2025

Today is GivingTuesday, and we’re inviting our community to pause and recognize the importance of accessible mental health care and substance use treatment.

Every day, Momentum for Health provides services that help people regain stability, rebuild connection, and move toward healthier futures. Your support today strengthens that work and helps us reach even more individuals across Santa Clara County.

If you’d like to learn more about the impact of these programs, visit the following link to watch three new stories from Momentum clients. Their experiences offer a powerful look at what support can make possible.

momentumforhealth.org/powerofmomentum

Your contribution today will make a meaningful difference for the individuals and families we serve. Thank you!

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12/01/2025

GivingTuesday is tomorrow, and we’re excited to kick off a day dedicated to generosity, community, and impact.

As we step into December, many people begin thinking about ways to give back — and tomorrow offers a powerful moment to support mental health and addiction treatment services here in Santa Clara County.

Want to see the impact for yourself? Visit the following link to watch three new stories from Momentum clients and hear (in their own words!) how our programs, combined with their own hard work, helped them change their lives.

momentumforhealth.org/powerofmomentum

And if you’re feeling inspired, you don’t have to wait until tomorrow to make a difference. Every gift of every amount moves our mission forward.

Thank you!

11/25/2025

Momentum for Health's TRUST team had a special guest on our route today! 🚐

Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga of District 5 joined us and our President & CEO Michael Scates this morning for a ride along through Palo Alto, one of the geographic areas that our TRUST ("Trusted Response Urgent Support Team”) program serves.

TRUST is a non-law enforcement, 24/7 mobile response service provided by Momentum for Health, Pacific Clinics, and Santa Clara County that supports local residents during urgent mental health or substance use situations.

To learn more about TRUST, visit www.momentumforhealth.org/trust. Help is always available by dialing 408-596-7290 or 988.

Thank you to Supervisor Abe-Koga for being a behavioral health advocate and for taking time to join TRUST for a glimpse into our work.

Together, we can build a healthier community for everyone. 💚💙

11/24/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our fall fundraiser, Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love, raised over $248,000— surpassing our original goal of $213,000!

Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, sponsored, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Your support helps us continue making an impact for the nearly 5,000 individuals we serve each year.

A huge thank you to the 17 incredible chefs and beverage partners who made the evening unforgettable, to Table for Three for hosting, to Allen Brothers and GreenLeaf SF, a Chefs' Warehouse company for their generous contributions, and to our judges for lending their valuable expertise.

We’re also grateful to our amazing venue The GlassHouse and its staff, as well as everyone who donated the incredible variety of auction items we were able to offer. This community’s generosity is truly inspiring!

11/20/2025

Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis?

Join us at the Mitchell Park Library on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. for a free, 1-hour interactive session with Momentum's Mental Health First Aid team (MHFA) - a valuable training that teaches everyday people how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer support, and connect individuals to appropriate help.

This free introduction will give you practical tools you can use right away - and a glimpse of what you can gain by participating in the full training!

To register, please visit the link here: https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/events/6902b96461706d28002039e2

You can also sign up for the same info session on December 13, taking place at the Downtown Library in Palo Alto!

Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis? Join a 1-hour interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - an evidence-based training that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health c...