51³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of Santa Clara County’s largest nonprofit providers of behavioral health services. We offer treatment for individuals — delivering comprehensive, integrated, accessible, culturally competent care.Â
Mission:
Helping individuals achieve mental and emotional health, discover and reach their potential, and fully participate in life.Â
Philosophy:
Our team treats every client with respect, by:
- Affirming their dreams, strengths, abilities, and worth to build their sense of hope
- Being fully present with and genuinely interested in them
- Engaging in real communication
- Nourishing feelings of worthiness, wholeness and well-being
- Nurturing self-confidence, self-reliance, and decision-making
- Offering strengths-based assessments, services, and evaluations
- Partnering with clients on care that fits their needs, preferences, beliefs, and cultures
Building Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is our belief in our ability to meet challenges and complete tasks. Our team helps clients build self-efficacy, so they can:
- Create and maintain a lifestyle that sustains wellness
- Develop or regain an active sense of self
- Make choices that align with their hopes, values, and goals
- Nurture family connections, social supports, and a peer communityÂ
- Take control and responsibility for their life
Innovation and Accountability
51³Ô¹ÏÍø values everyone involved in care. Clients, families, payors, donors, and the community are all our stakeholders. As a leader in the field, we:
- Conduct pilot programs before integrating new strategies
- Customize our approach to each situation
- Evaluate outcomes and improve services based on the findings
- Offer a variety of services to give stakeholders choices
- Make a difference in areas our stakeholders valueÂ
Who We Serve
Each year, we serve more than 4,500 individuals at our residential and outpatient locations. Many of our clients have experienced:
- Disabling mental health conditions
- Trauma
- Homelessness
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- Substance useÂ
Despite these challenges, we believe everyone…
- Can change and recover
- Deserves individual care for their unique needs
- Is responsible for their own choices and actions
- Naturally seeks health and well-being
RISE Together: A Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Quality Care
At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, we believe that healing begins when people feel seen, valued, and empowered. In every service we offer—from mental health counseling to substance use treatment—we are driven by and committed to the values of RISE:
R — Rise
We rise above stigma, barriers, and bias to create spaces of dignity and hope. Our team is committed to continuous growth, challenging inequities, and uplifting the voices of those too often unheard. We rise by learning, listening, and leading with cultural humility.
I — Inclusion
Inclusion is not just a principle—it’s our practice. We honor the lived experiences of every client, staff member, and community partner. Whether it’s language access, affirming care, or trauma-informed services for historically marginalized communities, we ensure that no one is left out or left behind.
S — Support
We support the whole person. This means culturally responsive care, trauma-informed practices, and a deep understanding of how race, identity, culture, and lived experience shape the healing journey. Our staff receive ongoing training in equity-centered practices to better support our diverse communities.
E — Elevate
We elevate every voice. We lift up client feedback, empower community leadership, and advocate for systems that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. Elevating also means investing in staff diversity, inclusive leadership, and equity in every decision we make.
Why It Matters:
We know that quality service cannot exist without equity and inclusion. Every client deserves personalized, respectful, and evidence-based care—delivered with cultural awareness and compassion. By living our RISE values every day, we improve outcomes, build trust, and create a behavioral health system where everyone has the chance to heal and thrive.
Our History
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a long history of serving our community’s behavioral health needs since the 1950s. While the organization has evolved since our early days, we’re still driven by the same core beliefs: every person is unique, everyone can change, and everyone deserves respect.Â
Leadership
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s leadership team guides our staff to achieve our mission and vision every day. Our board of directors and executive team offer many years of collective experience in behavioral health and nonprofit management.Â
Under their leadership, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø innovates to provide quality care, change perceptions of people who have a diagnosis, and remove barriers to full participation in society.
