Vista Hill - Stronger Families… Brighter Futures Since 1957

Legends & Legacy at the Hard Rock Hotel Brings in $200,000
for Vista Hill Programs. It was a hip and happening scene at Vista Hill's 19th Annual Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on November 8th. The 320 guests danced the night away to the music of Super Diamond with “Surreal Neil.” Rock stars Madonna and Cher posed for souvenir photos; and a silent auction and opportunity drawing were held during the cocktail hour. Attendees played their parts by dressing in leather and theme attire. Co-chairs Heidi Dorman, Robin Gitman, their Gala Committee and the Vista Hill Staff encouraged everyone to rock the night away. (Complete story, video & photos)

Sister Corita, Yes We Can serigraphs. In 1986, shortly before her death, Sister Corita was commissioned to design a serigraph for then, Los Ninos Education Center at Vista Hill Foundation in San Diego. Yes We Can was the artist's proof of 200 limited edition individually signed prints. She chose the words, Yes We Can, because that is the mantra of Stein Education Center (formerly Los Ninos). Children, adults teachers, parents and siblings who work each day, who don't give up, who make step forward in the spirit against unbelievably difficult odds. Click here for more information.

New Addiction on Campus: Raiding the Medicine Cabinet. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal – Health Journal reported that Generation Rx or what's commonly known as college-age students are getting high from prescriptions (opiates) in their parents' medicine cabinets. In 2006, 2.2 million people, (ages 12+) admitted abusing pain relievers. Those 18-25, admitted the highest usage. Comparatively, these drugs are used far less frequently than alcohol and marijuana; however, they are far more addictive. The problem is the availability. More prescriptions are being written and filled. And if these Rx-ers can't find what they want at home, they go through an online pharmacy. Keg parties have been replaced with "pharm parties," whereby everyone dumps their stash in a big bowl and eats them like candy. The mortality rate for accidental opiate overdoses has climbed four to five times higher than the heroin epidemic of the 70s. For more information click here: For specific program information available through Vista Hill click here.

College-age Adults and Problem Drinking or Drug Use. College students (and their parents) should consider an assessment and possibly treatment with a health professional about their alcohol or drug intake. For more program information click here.

The Bridges Adult Intensive Outpatient Program offers a free and confidential assessment by calling 858.518.2192.

Combined Approach Most Effective for Adolescent Depression. A combination of therapy and medication helps depressed adolescents heal faster than therapy or medication alone. This is according to a study published in the October Archives of General Psychiatry. Click here for the full story.