Who We Are
Get to Know Momentum for Health
Momentum for Health is one of Santa Clara County’s largest nonprofit providers of behavioral health care. We treat over 4,500 individuals each year — delivering comprehensive, integrated, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health care and addiction treatment. Our mission is to help people achieve mental and emotional health, discover and reach their potential, and fully participate in life.
What We Offer
We offer comprehensive care tailored to each client’s unique needs:
Outpatient Services
Includes therapy, medication management, employment and housing support, and more.
Residential Treatment
Includes a range of residential treatment options, including crisis stabilization and options for mothers and children under 5.
Community Programs
Includes TRUST, a non-law enforcement mobile response program, and Mental Health First Aid trainings.
OUR CLIENTS
Who We Serve
Each year, we provide more than 4,500 individuals with residential and outpatient mental health treatment in Santa Clara County. Many of our clients have experienced:
- Disabling mental health conditions
- Struggles with addiction
- Poverty
- Homelessness
- Trauma
Despite these challenges, we believe everyone can change and recover.
Philosophy & Values
At Momentum for Health, every person is met with respect, compassion, and belief in their capacity to heal and grow. Care is individualized, equitable, and accountable to the people and communities it serves. We are committed to our values:
Client-First Approach
We see each person as whole, capable, and worthy of hope, honoring each individual’s lived experience.
Dignity & Self-Efficacy
We build self-direction into every stage of care through strengths-based, trauma-informed services, empowering clients to take ownership of their recovery journey and unique goals.
Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to continuous learning, adaptation, and improvement by piloting new approaches and measuring outcomes. We are accountable to clients, families, donors, funders, and partners who entrust us with their resources and their care.
A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Quality Care
RISE Together
Momentum for Health believes that quality service cannot exist without welcoming all identities, providing culturally responsive behavioral health care, and actively combating stigma while addressing barriers to services. Every client deserves personalized, respectful, and evidence-based care—delivered with cultural awareness and compassion. 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. 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.
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.