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.

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✨ Growth is a journey, not a destination. ✨

"I feel myself becoming the fearless person I have dreamt of being. Have I arrived? No. But I`m constantly evolving and challenging myself to be unafraid to make mistakes." - Janelle Monae

Recovery is possible and is self-directed. We’re all in the process of becoming—braver, bolder, and more ourselves. Janelle Monáe’s words remind us that it’s okay not to have arrived yet. Keep evolving. Keep showing up. 💫

#Affirmation #HealingInProgress #MentalHealthMatters #CSSCares

We 🩷 opportunities to speak with youth about our #SuicidePrevention resources! Many thanks to Mt. Eden HS for inviting our Teens For Life Program staff & Community Education Dept. intern to table at their resource fair last week!

If today feels heavy, take a moment to remember your resilience. You’ve been here before—and you’ve made it through. 💜

For this #MentalHealthMonth and beyond, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is focused on building the resilience of mental health and of our communities.

Learn more about resilience here: https://afsp.org/mentalhealthmonth/

You Are Not Alone. Support Is Just a Call or Text Away.

When life feels overwhelming, know this: you don’t have to face it alone. We`re here for you—anytime, day or night. 💜

📞 Call us at 1-800-309-2131 or simply dial 988
💬 Text "SAFE" to 20121 — available 24/7 (standard message rates apply)

Prefer to call or text in Spanish?
💬 Text "SEGURO" to 20121 — available Tuesday to Friday, 5 PM–9 PM
📱 Para Español: textea “SEGURO” al 20121, martes a viernes, de 5 a 9 p.m.

Our services are always free, confidential and here for you.
Reach out — your well-being matters.

#CSSCares #YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline #CrisisSupport #MentalHealthMatters #SupportIsHere #TextLineHelp #CSSCommunity #HelpIsAvailable #CommunityCare

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: http://bit.ly/3EKwBrc

Join our General Loss Grief Group

Our next General Loss Grief Group meets Wednesday nights from 6-8pm, starting April 23, 2025. This 8-week group offers a supportive space to process your grief over the loss of a significant person through sharing stories and finding connection with others.

- The group closes to new members after week 2.
- Registration is required.
- Fees are on a sliding scale.

Call (800) 260-0094 to register.

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)