Mental Health
We heard you & are responding!
In the past year we asked the community what resources the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland should focus on. Out of the 27 categories people identified, Therapy/Mental Health Resources topped the list.
The Mental Health Program is brand new and seeking collaboration with the community to create a meaningful programming that is responsive and relevant to the community’s needs.
Given the stressful times we currently live in and everything that has happened since Covid, there has been a marked increase in anxiety, fear, unrest, uncertainty and unsafe. We are hoping to partner with our community to offer a mental health program that is a useful resource for everyone. We hope to support and resource people via events, workshops and other activities that will support mental and emotional health and wellness.
Our Vision
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Clinical Training Program
that offers no to low cost individual and group therapy services for the Berkeley/Oakland Community while simultaneously creating a socially and racially aware training program for therapists working towards licensure in California.
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External Community Offerings
that include discussion groups; support groups and /or other group based activities that folks can participate in to learn more about mental health in general and more specific areas of need in the community
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Internal Offerings
to staff and interns of the YWCA to support mental wellbeing, self care and education on mental & emotional wellness as they provide much needed services to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email our Mental Health Director, H. Ameeta Singh, LMFT #50409 @ asingh@ywca-berkeley.org
Wellness
Upcoming events
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Tools to Reset Your Nervous System for the Fall Season
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 5:00PM-6:00PM
Join us for an afternoon of self-care led by Kamailia Williams, LMFT. She will introduce participants to body-based tools and gentle movement to help build awareness and a practice of mindfulness to manage stress and set healthy boundaries. Participants will learn to use the tools of art and journaling to integrate what comes up for them during the workshop. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
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Healthy Relationships
Thursday, November 20th, 2025 10:30AM-12:00PM
Join us for a monthly open conversation with our Mental Health Director to explore these important questions and more.
Let’s talk, learn, and grow together — because real change starts with you.