Vista Hill - Stronger Families…Brighter Futures Since 1957

Upcoming Events: 2013 – SAVE THE DATES!

June 5, 13 and 20 - Mozart & The Mind 2013 SEC-Mozart
Vista Hill and Mainly Mozart as partners, share their committment to the healing power of music. Three (3) concerts will be held at the Stein Education Center campus. For more information call 619.281.5511..

Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 24th Annual Vista Hill Gala
Sheraton Harbor Island, Tamara Strauss, Chair IMBY (In My Back Yard) Award recipient, The Esther and Arnold Belinsky Family

For information and reservations please contact Jenny Cairncross 858.514.5155 or jcairncross@vistahill.org

Helping Children & Teens Cope We extend our deepest sympathies to the people of Newtown for their loss from the unthinkable school tragedy on December 14th. Parents everywhere may need to offer some extra support to their kids and to be alert for signs that may signal concern. The attached guide may help bring focus to what you may be seeing in your kid’s behavior. The guide was developed by Behavioral Health Services for the County of San Diego. [click here for guide]

Fraud Awareness Non-profit corporations and agencies should take precautions against check fraud scams. [click here for full story] A common theme involves a reproduction of a non-profit’s vendor or payroll check. Help wanted ads and social media draw in unsuspecting people to receive a check for several thousand dollars from the non-profit. The instructions (through a call or email) are to keep $500 and turn the rest over to their supposed business representative.

The scams have a weak story to lure people in. Here are a few:

A soon-to-be discharged soldier stationed in Afghanistan needs you to cash his check to put toward a rent deposit.
A scholarship to an out-of-state institute has been awarded and the check will help pay for your travel expenses.
A parent of a disabled child new in town has no back account yet, but a foundation has sent a check for a new wheelchair…will you cash it?
Help wanted: Need a personal assistant…email Nelle at workatfurniture2@gmail.com This ad (or one like it) is seen in electronic news outlets in several major cities.

Fiscal service staff at non-profits should contact their local bank to learn about best practices to prevent check fraud. Learn how Positive Pay, Reverse Positive Pay, prompt reconciliation, ACH Filter / Block and other services or procedures may be beneficial in protecting your non-profit’s assets.

Vista Hill Announces Our Newest Clinical Program: GPS Services Guidance-Progress-Success (GPS) Services designed for San Diego’s special education students needing in-depth mental health assessment. Read full story

School-based Mental Health Service Expansion Vista Hill’s Learning Assistance Center (LAC) has expanded its reach to more than 20 San Diego school districts in recent weeks. Read full story

New Adolescent Day Treatment Program Opens Vista Hill now operates Frontier Day Treatment, a school-based intensive day treatment program. The program is a joint project with the County of San Diego (Behavioral Health Services) and Grossmont Union High School District. Read full story

Autism Parent Training and Social Skills Programs STAR Specialties 858.514.5170

Equestrian/Pet Program at Stein Education Center offered at Stein Education Center - Special Care Services. 619.281.5511

The Equestrian Therapy at (SEC) main campus has been a weekly event for many years. The program provides a safe equestrian opportunity for our special needs children to enjoy an activity that helps them build balance, coordination and self esteem while they have fun and learn from the experience. For the complete story. Donate

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