For those who have attended our 8-week Suicide Loss Grief Group, we are now offering a monthly drop-in group for ongoing support and connection. We meet every 1st Monday of the month from 6pm - 7:30 PM at our Oakland office.

Fees are sliding scale, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. No registration needed—just drop by. Our address is 6117 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609

Questions? Call us at (800) 260-0094. We`re here for you. 💙

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This is more than a race—it`s a movement.

💜 Join us in Oakland on May 17 for Healing Hearts Day, a 5K walk/run/MOVE for suicide prevention.
🧘🏽‍♂️ Free movement classes, a health & wellness fair, food, and community connection.
🌈 All abilities welcome. All hearts needed.

🔗 Sign up now to walk, run, or move for healing: bit.ly/3YouNuv

#HealingHearts #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #CommunityCare #CommunityHealing #CSSCares

📱 Need someone to talk to? Our TextLine is now available 24/7 for English speakers. You matter, and you`re not alone. 💚

Text SAFE to 20121 anytime for free, confidential support.
📲 Message & data rates may apply.

📅 Spanish services available Tues–Fri, 5–9pm — just text "SEGURO" to 20121.

☎️ Prefer to talk? Call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 988 or 1-800-309-2131.

We’re here. Always. 💬

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📣 We’re Still Here.
988 is not shutting down. Crisis Support Services of Alameda County remains proud to be a crisis center in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network. Despite recent confusion and viral misinformation, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains fully operational, providing free, confidential support to people across the U.S. 24/7.

🌈 LGBTQ+ youth callers can still press 3 when connecting to 988 to reach affirming, specialized support—though proposed federal funding cuts put these critical services at risk. In these times, we believe advocacy matters and suicide prevention should never be a political issue.

📞 If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol, or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

When you need help, call or text 988. 🩷

Alameda County is seeking community feedback as part of the Community Program Planning process for the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).

BHSA reforms behavioral health care funding to prioritize services for people with the most significant mental health needs while adding the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), expanding housing interventions, and addressing the behavioral health workforce priorities. It also enhances oversight, transparency, and accountability at the state and local levels.

The public is invited to give feedback and suggestions on how the BHSA funding should be spent for your local community. This is an opportunity for you, your family, and peers to inform what programs and services may become available in Alameda County. Please complete and feel free forward this information to your network!

The Community Input Survey is available in English, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. There are 31 voluntary questions in the survey, and it takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and optional. You’re welcome to leave questions blank. Please contact the BHSA Division at bhsa@acgov.org with your questions.

Link to Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWNFLYY (LINK IN BIO)

We’re Hiring!

Join our team as a Clinician I (Part-Time | Hybrid | $30/hr) and help build a more responsive, healing community for youth and families impacted by suicide in Alameda County. This 2-year pilot program is part of California’s Public Health Injury Prevention Initiative and focuses on rapid response and support services following youth suicide-related incidents. This role also facilitates Survivors of Suicide Attempt (SOSA) groups and contributes to our Zero Suicide work.

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Apply by: May 4, 2025
Department: Clinical
Learn more & apply: https://www.crisissupport.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team committed to mental health and community care.

#CSSCares #HiringNow #MentalHealthJobs #OaklandJobs #JoinOurTeam #SuicidePrevention #ZeroSuicide

This is more than a race—it`s a movement.

💜 Join us in Oakland on May 17 for Healing Hearts Day, a 5K walk/run/MOVE for suicide prevention.
🧘🏽‍♂️ Free movement classes, a health & wellness fair, food, and community connection.
🌈 All abilities welcome. All hearts needed.

🔗 Sign up now to walk, run, or move for healing: bit.ly/3YouNuv

#HealingHearts #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #CommunityCare #CommunityHealing #CSSCares

Be in community with others who have lost someone to suicide. Join our 8-week suicide loss grief group in North Oakland, meeting Thursdays from 6pm-8pm, starting April 24. This group provides a safe, understanding space to process the unique grief of suicide loss.

- The group closes to new members after week 2.
- Registration required.
- Sliding scale.

Call (800) 260-0094 to register.

Your voice matters!

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on the MHSA Plan Update for Fiscal Year 25/26.

The public comment period is open until Thursday, May 15, 2025.
This is your chance to help shape mental health services in our county.
Learn more and share your input here: https://acmhsa.org/community-input/

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