Mental Health
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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.
And now, Mental Health is one of our brand new offerings. Our goal is to partner with our Berkeley/Oakland community members to offer a culturally responsive 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 wellbeing.
We hear you & are responding!
Our Vision
Clinical Training Program
We are offering no to low cost individual & group therapy services for the Berkeley/Oakland Community. Our focus is on serving adults who have had involvement with the criminal legal system; and people from immigrant and BIPOC communities. Our clinicians will be pre licensed individuals who are seeking to offer meaningful, trauma informed and culturally responsive therapy services to our community. Sessions will be provided in person, on site at our offices.
External Community Offerings
These include fun activities that invite people to centre their own mental health and wellness. It includes support groups, healing circles, art based gatherings and other group based activities that foster community connection, and encourage people to slow down, reconnect with themselves and nurture their emotional wellbeing.
Internal Offerings
These are designed to support the mental and emotional wellbeing, resilience and professional growth of the YWCA staff, clinical interns, and workforce development interns. It include wellness activities, reflective spaces, educational opportunities, healing circles, and other activities that allow us to foster connection, give and receive support to one another and reduce burnout as we continue to provide much needed services to the wider community.
Community Mental Health Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 911. Additionally, here are some community mental health resources that may be useful:
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988
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877-565-8860
For more information visit https://translifeline.org/
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888-843-4564
For more information visit https://lgbthotline.org/
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800-246-PRIDE (7743)
For more information visit https://lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline/
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800-799-SAFE(7233)
For more information visit https://www.thehotline.org/
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For more information visit https://www.crisissupport.org/
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510- 981-5254
For more information visit https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/mental-health/crisis-services
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For more information visit https://www.westside-health.org/programs/crisis-clinic
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1-800-833-2900, or text HOPE to 20121
For more information visit https://www.cchealth.org/get-care/mental-health/help-in-a-crisis
We want to hear your feedback and suggestions!
Please feel free to use this message box to share what you would like to see the YWCA offer for Mental Health Workshops and events.
You can find our current offerings in the section below. To be notified about specific event offerings, please sign up for our monthly newsletter or reach out directly to our Mental Health staff team.
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