One Life Counseling Center
“One Life believes that mental health care should not be a luxury item. We are so proud of our counselors in 24 local schools and the amazing connections they continue to make with their youth clients that remove barriers to therapy.” — Suzie Hughes, Executive Director
Sand Hill Foundation recognizes the importance of providing access to quality mental health care for all members of our community regardless of their ability to pay. One Life Counseling Center has been serving San Mateo County since its inception 2016. One Life provides counseling, education, and outreach programs to uplift the well-being of local communities. The organization’s mission is to connect marginalized young people with mental health care to heal pain and trauma.
According to recent studies by the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five children ages 13-18 have or will have a serious mental illness. Additionally, suicide is now the second leading cause of death among youth people ages 10-24. One Life Counseling Center has grown into a vital resource for young people in San Mateo County.
The organization offers a range of services that include individual counseling sessions, group therapy sessions, educational workshops on mental health topics such as anxiety and depression, and outreach programs that provide support to schools and other community organizations.
General support and emergency funding after a flood provided by Sand Hill Foundation have helped address disparities faced when accessing care by low-income, immigrant, Spanish-speaking, and BIPOC young people in San Mateo County. Over 140,000 San Mateo County residents speak Spanish at home and there is a significant need for Spanish mental health therapy services. Sand Hill Foundation’s most recent grant supports increased services at One Life’s new Latinx-led, Latinx-serving “Una Vida” office and through their community partnerships.
