Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

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Mar 16

Now Recruiting Clinical Supervisors

March 16, 2021 By Stephen

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is looking for licensed psychologists, MFTs, or LCSWs to provide one pro bono unit of individual supervision for the 21/22 training year, starting September 7th. We are Alameda County’s

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Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Job Announcement! Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Community Education Trainer to join the CSS Community Education Team! This person will be responsible for translating and presenting established mental health & suicide prevention workshops and trainings designed by our Community Education Program to diverse audiences in Alameda County, including a specific focus on providing these workshops to Spanish-speaking parents/guardians/caregivers and youth at school sites and other organizations. Please see link for more info and on how to apply: indeedhi.re/3aEWZ2Y ... See MoreSee Less

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Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Save the date for October 30th to attend a virtual community forum hosted by Healthy Black Families Inc. From 12-2pm, panelists will discuss how parents and caregivers can support a child’s mental health and cultivate an openness to learning new tools along the way. Registration is FREE by clicking here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m1oBAoWMRfGwuqdbCN0Rcg ... See MoreSee Less
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New Support Group starting THIS WEDNESDAY 10/20: Suicide Loss Survivors Support GroupCrisis Support Services of Alameda County is hosting a bereavement group for community members who have lost someone due to suicide. This 8-week group will begin on Wednesday October 20th from 430pm-630pm and will be held in person. Please contact 1-800-260-0094 for more info and registration. ... See MoreSee Less

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We see you and your feelings are valid. #KeepGoing"It's ok to not be ok. Some days are just harder than others"-Unknown[If you're in Alameda County and you or someone you know needs support, we are here 24/7 at 1-800-309-2131, it's free and confidential. Youth can also text the word "safe" to 20121 between 4pm-11pm daily. Standard message rates apply. Outside of Alameda County can call 1-800-273-8255.][Image description: there are small yellow and red flowers in the foreground. In the background are the dark silhouettes of trees in front of a rising sun. Overlaid on top in white text is the quote "It's ok to not be ok. Some days are just harder than others"-Unknown] ... See MoreSee Less

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P.O. Box 3120
Oakland, California 94609
510-420-2460 (Main)
510-420-2461 (Fax)

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