It's OK to not be OK. Both the good and hard times can offer opportunities to learn

"I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over again." - Barbara Brown Taylor

For support in Alameda County
24-Hour Crisis Line:1800-309-2131 or 988 to reach your local crisis center
Local Textline, std msg rates apply:
Txt SAFE to 20121 8a-12a daily
Para Español textear SEGURO al 20121 5-9p martes-viernes

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The ways you are coping and healing are valid.

"Your survival response is not a moral failing." - Viktor Frankl

For support in Alameda County
24-Hour Crisis Line:1800-309-2131 or 988 to reach your local crisis center
Local Textline, std msg rates apply:
Txt SAFE to 20121 8a-12a daily
Para Español textear SEGURO al 20121 5-9p martes-viernes

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#GivingTuesday is next week but you don't have to wait until November 29th to donate! Crisis Support Services of Alameda County provides over 3,500 hours of therapy every year to older adults and those who are grieving a loss. This is done through in-home, outpatient, and group therapy. Today we're sharing the experience of one of our therapists on why this work means so much to them.
Donate today: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/cssgivingtuesday2022 (insta: link in bio!)

"I value providing grief support to the members of our community because grief is a lifelong process that honors the changed relationship and informs us how we want to live.
– Michelle, CSS Clinical Training Coordinator

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#GivingTuesday is next week but you don't have to wait until November 29th to donate! Crisis Support Services of Alameda County provides over 3,500 hours of therapy every year to older adults and those who are grieving a loss. This is done through in-home, outpatient, and group therapy. Today we're sharing the experience of one of our therapists on why this work means so much to them.
Donate today: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/cssgivingtuesday2022 (link in bio)

"I feel passionate about providing therapy to older adults because this is California’s largest growing demographic. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives and caused many (if not all) of us to pivot and adjust accordingly; and some have been more adversely affected than others."

"Providing therapy to older adults generates an opportunity to build connections; discuss thoughts, feelings and experiences on a deeper level; and to explore ways to improve and/or enhance one’s overall quality of life"
From: John Deric, CSS Clinical Intern

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