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Horario español: 5pm – 9pm martes-vientes
Upcoming Events
🧠✨ Upcoming Webinar: The Impact of Migration on Mental Health and Dementia
Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 4–5 PM for a powerful conversation hosted by Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
Migration is a social determinant of health—and for the millions of Californians born outside the U.S., experiences of displacement and migration can deeply affect mental health and increase the risk of undiagnosed dementia.
💬 Learn from expert speakers:
🔹 Daniela from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss dementia types, risk factors, and how it shows up in immigrant communities.
🔹 Dr. Sideman from UCSF will explore the mental health impacts of migration and share insights from a new study.
📍 Zoom Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/5876849682?omn=98059787959
🔐 Meeting ID: 831 1589 8784 | Passcode: 056079
📅 Add to your calendar and invite a friend!
#MentalHealthAwareness #DementiaSupport #MigrationMatters #AlamedaCounty #CommunityEducation #CSSCares #HealthEquity #CulturalHumility #UCSF #AlzheimersAwareness
📣 We’re Hiring: Text Line Counselor (Full-Time | Hybrid | $25/hr)
Are you passionate about supporting your community and being there when it matters most? Join our Crisis Services team at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County as a Text Line Counselor.
In this vital role, you’ll provide compassionate, confidential support to individuals in crisis via text and chat on our 24/7 Alameda County Text Line and 988 Lifeline. You’ll also help connect texters with the resources they need, while receiving robust training, regular supervision and team support.
✨ Highlights:
✅ $25/hour + bonuses for evenings, weekends, and training duties
✅ Hybrid work after training
✅ Health, retirement & generous paid time off
✅ Make a real difference in people’s lives every day
💬 If you’re ready to be a part of a team that listens, supports, and cares—apply now.
📍 Location: North Oakland
📩 Learn more + apply: https://bit.ly/3ZG3L2n
#NowHiring #MentalHealthCareers #TextLineSupport #CrisisResponse #JoinOurTeam #OaklandJobs #CSSCares #988Lifeline #AlamedaCountyCareers #YouMatter
FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP!
Training Name: Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention
Description: Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This free workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.
Learning objectives:
1. Identify signs of suicide
2. Ask if someone is considering suicide selectively and confidently
3.Connect individuals to appropriate support
4. Approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner
5. Respond to community needs and decrease stigma
Intended Audience: Recommended for general community members who do not have a formal mental health background. And all are welcome.
Location: ZOOM
Registration: https://bit.ly/3FSvaHC
Want to feel more confident supporting youth in your life? Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid, a free, in-person training that equips adults with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in young people.
This nationally recognized training offers practical tools, confidence, and community-based strategies to help youth get the care they need.
For more information and to register, visit the link in our bio.
Let’s create a safer, more supportive Alameda County—together.
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #CSSCares #CommunityCare #OaklandEvents #MHFA #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportYouth #CSSCommunity
You Are Not Alone. Help is a text and/or a phone call away! When the weight of the world feels heavy, remember: You are not alone. Help is available through our 24/7, free, and confidential Crisis Line and through our Text Line.
Call us at 1-800-309-2131 or simply dial 988. If texting feels more comfortable, text "SAFE" to 20121 between anytime (24-hours daily) (standard message rates apply)
Our text line is also available in Spanish:
Text "SEGURO" to 20121 from 5 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday to Friday
Para Español textear SEGURO al 20121 5p - 9p martes - viernes
Your well-being is our priority, and our crisis line is always free, confidential, and here for you. Reach out, and let`s navigate through tough times together.
#CSSCares #TextLineSupport #YouAreNotAlone #CrisisHelp #HereForYou #CSSCommunity #CrisisSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HelpIsAvailable #CrisisLine #SupportIsHere #ReachOut #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #WellBeing
We’re grateful to be in community today at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival! Many thanks to our CSS staff who came out today to provide support for the event! 🙌🏾
#Juneteeth #SuicidePrevention #CSSCares
🏳️🌈 Your truth is powerful.
“We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love.” – Laverne Cox
At CSS, we honor and affirm the identities of all people—especially our LGBTQIA+ community. Through inclusive mental health education and compassionate crisis support, we stand beside you in your journey of self-discovery and healing.
This pride month we want to lift up the following community partners: Pacific Center (https://www.pacificcenter.org/) & Oakland LGBTQ Center (https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/)
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County invites you to join us for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon of Afrobeat and Global Groove Dance music. Proceeds will benefit our work with individuals experiencing serious mental health conditions and their family members. Come dance your cares away with Onye & The Messengers!
Onye & The Messengers are an electrifying 7-piece Afrobeat and Global Dance Band from Northern California.
📆 June 21, 2025 @1:00 p.m.
📍 Dunsmuir Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Ct
Oakland, California
See the link below for more details ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-the-estate-tickets-1264455834439?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Training Name: Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention
Description: Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This free workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.
Learning objectives:
1. Identify signs of suicide
2. Ask if someone is considering suicide selectively and confidently
3.Connect individuals to appropriate support
4. Approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner
5. Respond to community needs and decrease stigma
Intended Audience: Recommended for general community members who do not have a formal mental health background. And all are welcome.
Location: ZOOM
Registration: https://bit.ly/3FSvaHC
Come learn how to support youth in crisis.
Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid — a one-day training that empowers adults to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people. This free training provides practical tools to approach, support, and connect youth to the care they need.
Date/Time: June 28 | 9AM–5PM
Location: Must attend in-person at our North Oakland office
Register now: https://bit.ly/ACBHD_YMHFAJun28
Questions? Email us at: communityeducation@crisissupport.org
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #CSSCares #CommunityCare #OaklandEvents #MHFA
