🏳️‍🌈 Your truth is powerful.

“We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love.” – Laverne Cox

At CSS, we honor and affirm the identities of all people—especially our LGBTQIA+ community. Through inclusive mental health education and compassionate crisis support, we stand beside you in your journey of self-discovery and healing.

This pride month we want to lift up the following community partners: Pacific Center (https://www.pacificcenter.org/) & Oakland LGBTQ Center (https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/)

The Mental Health Association of Alameda County invites you to join us for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon of Afrobeat and Global Groove Dance music. Proceeds will benefit our work with individuals experiencing serious mental health conditions and their family members. Come dance your cares away with Onye & The Messengers!

Onye & The Messengers are an electrifying 7-piece Afrobeat and Global Dance Band from Northern California.

📆 June 21, 2025 @1:00 p.m.

📍 Dunsmuir Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Ct
Oakland, California

See the link below for more details ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-the-estate-tickets-1264455834439?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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: https://bit.ly/3FSvaHC

📢 We’re Hiring!
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is seeking a passionate and strategic leader to join our team as the Community Education Department Director.
This full-time hybrid position based in Oakland, CA offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team in delivering life-saving suicide prevention education across Alameda County.

💼 Salary: $110,000/year
📍 Location: North Oakland (Hybrid work schedule)
📅 Application Deadline: June 13, 2025

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a commitment to equity and community, and a background in public health, education, or a related field. You’ll help shape the direction of our programs, build powerful partnerships, and ensure our community education efforts reflect the diverse needs of our county.

🌐 Ready to lead meaningful change?
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4kzhiB0

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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!