Buffy Blair plans out the next day's lunch menu January 10 at the Caminar Wellness Center in Vallejo. Despite the lack of real kitchen, Blair tries to cook a variety of meals for the clients at the center. (Conner Jay/Daily Republic)

Buffy Blair hangs her clients' artwork January 10 at the Caminar Wellness Center in Vallejo. Blair herself battled addiction and depression, but found drawing and painting as a release. She now helps others with mental health issues through her time teaching at the center. (Conner Jay/Daily Republic)

Dirty coffee cups are stacked up after a day's intake of clients at the Caminar Wellness Center in Vallejo. (Conner Jay/Daily Republic)