Sterling Solutions

Overview

Sterling Solutions is a consumer-operated nonprofit organization based in San Bernardino County, California. Founded in 2012, the organization focuses on enhancing mental health services and promoting wellness, particularly for underserved populations.

Mission and Activities

The mission of Sterling Solutions is to improve the quality of wellness and recovery outcomes for behavioral health consumers, especially those from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. The organization provides training, workshops, and certification programs to enhance mental health services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. It also advocates for consumer empowerment and participates in community program planning processes.

Sterling Solutions has offered training, certification, and employment assistance to over 1,200 individuals and families. The organization is recognized as an approved training vendor for the California Registered Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist program.

Objectives

Key objectives include:

• Enhancing Recovery Outcomes: Improving the quality of wellness and recovery for BIPOC behavioral health consumers.
• Vocational Opportunities: Providing meaningful vocational opportunities for consumers.
• Career Pathways: Facilitating career pathways for professionals, paraprofessionals, and peers.
• System Advocacy: Advocating to improve systems and services affecting mental health wellness and recovery.

Financial Overview

Sterling Solutions relies primarily on contributions for its revenue. In recent years, the organization has reported significant reliance on donations, with minimal revenue from other sources such as program services.

Status and Recognition

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to Sterling Solutions are tax deductible. The organization is recognized for its peer-led and operated model, focusing on community engagement and empowerment.