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>September 29th, 2023, 9:30am: Practical Skills for Helpers in Every Role
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A big thank you for an amazing Healing Hearts Event!
A message from Narges Dillon, Executive Director of Crisis Support Services of Alameda County A big thank you to everyone who showed up to support the event on a rainy Saturday! We really felt the
Healing Hearts Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention: Why I Run?
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Upcoming Events
Our second annual 988 conference is around the corner and is FREE and VIRTUAL. Check out the conference site to see this year`s sessions, all focused on practical skill building for helpers. Register today and Learn more about each session: www.crisissupport.org/988conference/ (link in bio)
Join us TOMORROW! September is #SuicidePreventionMonth and we`re offering FREE workshops! All are welcome to come learn about our services on Sept 7 and health care professionals are invited to attend workshops to learn about how to support patients experiencing suicidal thoughts. Register here: bit.ly/CSS2023SPM
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For #SuicidePreventionMonth, we’re grateful to be in partnership with @planter.day, @oaklandish , and other amazing local artists and makers for a FREE community event Next Saturday, Sept 23rd @ 12p-4pm, called: Growing With Community: Exploring Various Forms of Mental Healing
This event highlights the value of collective care as a community and that healing comes in many forms.
LOCATION:
📍@oaklandish warehouse @ 601 Brush St. in West Oakland
RSVP @ link in bio!
Suicide Prevention is being in partnership with organizations who also support our communities. We’re excited to be at @oaklandtechnical to support our community partner, @asistastouch this morning for their annual We Run Oakland for our Children 5K Run and Walk for Human Trafficking Awareness!
#SuicidePreventionMonth
#stophumantrafficking
Last Friday we held our Fairway to Wellness MiniGolf Tournament @ the Golden Tee/Golfland in #CastroValley in support of our CSS youth services. Thank you to our community, staff, and volunteers for a successful fundraiser and for the fun that was had! Many thanks as well to our sponsors listed below. We`re so grateful for everyone`s support!
@porkyspizzapalace - San Leandro
@alcofirefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 55
@washingtonhosp Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Body By Pam
St. Rose Hospital
Fremont Hospital
#SuicidePreventionMonth
#FairwayToWellness
#MiniGolf
