Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County CSS provides crisis & suicide prevention services in Alameda County

Since 1966, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County has reached out to people of all ages and backgrounds during times...
04/09/2026

Since 1966, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County has reached out to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis, offering hope, care, and connection when it’s needed most. This year, we’re honored to be recognized by the American Association of Suicidology for our leadership and lifelong commitment to su***de prevention.

Join us on Saturday, May 30th at Lake Merritt for our annual Healing Hearts 5K, a celebration for all abilities. Not a runner? Enjoy music, movement options, and our health & wellness fair. Together, we celebrate six decades of compassion, community, and courage to find light in dark moments.

Please register here to be a part of the fun: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts

💜Healing Hearts is Back!💜It’s time to lace up, step out, and MOVE for mental health and collective care!💜Let’s gather on...
03/23/2026

💜Healing Hearts is Back!💜

It’s time to lace up, step out, and MOVE for mental health and collective care!💜

Let’s gather on MAY 30th at beautiful Lake Merritt for our annual Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE!-a day filled with connection, community, and belonging.

💜What’s in store for us:

🏃🏾‍♀️5K Walk/Run - Move at your own pace in solidarity and support.

🧘🏻 Movement Classes - Enjoy tai chi, gentle yoga & stretching, and a dance class designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

🪷 Health & Wellness Fair - Explore local wellness practitioners, healing and mental health resources, plus free samples!
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🫶🏽Shoutout to Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Kaiser Permanente, John Muir, Telecare Corporation, Anthem, and more!

👉🏼Registration is FREE with a $35 suggested donation, and every step, stretch, and dance move helps raise vital funds for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, fighting stigma and building belonging for our community!

🔗Registration link in bio🔗

Let’s come together during uncertain times and show our people that no one is ever alone.

We're actively seeking passionate individuals who are committed to transforming mental health care through community-bas...
03/11/2026

We're actively seeking passionate individuals who are committed to transforming mental health care through community-based approaches. If you believe real safety exists in relationships, we want you on our team!

We're currently expanding and have multiple openings:

📞 Crisis Line Phone Counselor
📱 Text Line Shift Supervisor
📱 Text Line Counselor

If you're looking for an opportunity where your skills directly contribute to systems transformation, radical hope, and community care please consider exploring these roles!

Learn more about these positions and apply today:
https://bit.ly/CrisisSupportHiring

This International Women's Day, we honor the women who answer the call — literally.Women make up the backbone of crisis ...
03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, we honor the women who answer the call — literally.

Women make up the backbone of crisis care: the counselors who stay on the line at 2am, the therapists who meet youth where they are, the educators who train thousands of students to look out for each other.

This year, our team answered 53,622 calls and texts — nearly 10,000 more than the year before. Behind every one of those conversations is a human being, most of them women, choosing community over crisis.

The future of safety isn't built in institutions. It's built in relationships. And women have always known that.

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at Crisis Support Services. 💙

This month in clinical training 👇🎤 3/6 – Hip Hop Therapy Beats Rhymes and Life brings culturally responsive healing to t...
03/05/2026

This month in clinical training 👇

🎤 3/6 – Hip Hop Therapy Beats Rhymes and Life brings culturally responsive healing to the forefront.

🩺 3/13 – Older Adult Sexual Health Learn best practices for addressing the unique sexual health needs of older adult clients. CEUs offered

🏳️‍🌈 3/20 – LGBTQIA+ Project Explore equitable aging and the strengths and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ older adults. CEUs offered

💙 3/27 – Endings & Map of Life A clinical deep-dive into the art of ending services with care and intention. CEUs offered

📩 RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month — a time to center and celebrate bisexual identities, and acknowledge the uniqu...
03/02/2026

March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month — a time to center and celebrate bisexual identities, and acknowledge the unique challenges bi folks face, including higher rates of anxiety and depression due to bi-erasure, even within the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you're a young person in Alameda County who's been struggling, ORCA is here for you.

Organizing and Responding to Crisis for Alameda Youth Program (ORCA) is a free, short-term therapy program for youth 25 years and under who are experiencing thoughts of su***de. Our clinicians meet you where you are. Whether it’s at home, at school, at a park, or online. They work alongside the people in your life to help you feel safer and supported.

You deserve care that sees all of you.

To learn more about our ORCA services, visit our website. Link in bio.

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At CSS, we specialize in supporting those navigating losses that others might minimize. We know that Valentine’s Day can...
02/13/2026

At CSS, we specialize in supporting those navigating losses that others might minimize. We know that Valentine’s Day can be a difficult day for those in grief.

Grief doesn't follow a calendar, and it certainly doesn't stop for a holiday. If the "noise" of today feels like too much, remember: you don't have to carry it alone. Our counselors are actual humans, neighbors in your community, and are here to witness whatever you may be going through.

☎️ Need support now? Call, text, or chat 988.

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We’re looking for volunteers who are willing to show up, listen without judgment, and stay present when things get heavy...
02/13/2026

We’re looking for volunteers who are willing to show up, listen without judgment, and stay present when things get heavy. Join us in witnessing pain so no one has to carry it alone.
If you’re looking for a way to participate in community care, we have a pathway for you! A community of volunteers has supported this work since 1966, and we’d love for you to join our next training cohort.
What we offer:
✨ Comprehensive Training: A deep, 8-week training program (no previous experience required).
✨ Connection: Join a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
The Details:
☎️ Commitment: 4 hours/week.
📅 Deadline: Applications are due this Wednesday, Feb 18th!
Apply today: bit.ly/988Volunteer
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Join us on April 17th for a transformative day-long workshop: Love in the Face of Grief. We are honored to host veteran ...
02/11/2026

Join us on April 17th for a transformative day-long workshop: Love in the Face of Grief.

We are honored to host veteran narrative therapist Lorraine Hedtke, who has turned modern grief psychology upside down by proving that our relationships can continue, even after death.

What to expect:
A heartfelt journey into “relational worlds.”
Practical tools to maintain connection and belonging.
Conversations that uplift the stories of those we’ve lost.
Let’s change the way we talk about grief.

📍 First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
🕘 April 17th | 9 AM – 4 PM
🎟️ RSVP: link in bio or using the link below

https://bit.ly/LoveInTheFaceOfGrief

Start your 2026 with fresh tools for your clinical toolkit. 🛠️✨We have trainings coming up this February at Crisis Suppo...
02/11/2026

Start your 2026 with fresh tools for your clinical toolkit. 🛠️✨

We have trainings coming up this February at Crisis Support Services. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your safety planning, deepen your cultural humility, or better support our aging community, we’ve got you covered.

🗓️ February Schedule:

2/13: ADHD with Violette Hong, MD
Learn neurobiological basis of ADHD by examining how executive function deficits and energy regulation contribute to symptoms. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

2/20: Psychosis with Jenn Rooney
Learn how to support a patient in developing a su***de safety plan. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

2/24: Su***de Safety Planning: An Introduction for Medical Professionals
The workshop’s goal is to provide medical professionals with an introduction to su***de safety planning. Register at https://bit.ly/Feb2026CSS

2/27: Crisis Response in the Community with Amy Walker
Identify crisis services available within Alameda County and utilize best practices for clinical coordination. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

Note: CEUs are offered for all four sessions!

Start your 2026 with fresh tools for your clinical toolkit. 🛠️✨We have trainings coming up this January at Crisis Suppor...
01/15/2026

Start your 2026 with fresh tools for your clinical toolkit. 🛠️✨

We have trainings coming up this January at Crisis Support Services. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your safety planning, deepen your cultural humility, or better support our aging community, we’ve got you covered.

🗓️ January Schedule:

1/16: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with Narges Dillon, LMFT.
Learn 5 essential interventions and how to apply SFBT specifically to su***de safety planning. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

1/23: Cultural Humility & Colonial Trauma with Larry Lariosa.
Unpack the manifestations of colonial mentality and gain specific mental health considerations for working with Filipino society and colonial trauma. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

1/27: Su***de Safety Planning: An Introduction for Medical Professionals
The workshop’s goal is to provide medical professionals with an introduction to su***de safety planning. Register at https://bit.ly/Jan2026SafetyPlanning

1/30: Navigating Dementia in Therapy with Erica Kornblith.
Learn to distinguish between normal aging and cognitive decline, and walk away with 4 concrete strategies for working with impaired older adults. To RSVP: clinicaltraining@crisissupport.org

Note: CEUs are offered for all four sessions!

12/24/2025

Since 1966, we’ve proven that community care works. With your support,
every gift weaves the safety net tighter. Every thread counts, please make a contribution today.

bit.ly/Since1996

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+18003092131

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https://linktr.ee/cssalamedacounty

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