Mental Health

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:

Past Events

  • Mental Health General Drop-in & Support

    Saturday, February 21

    Drop-in tea and light refreshments, a welcoming space to share what’s on your mind, reflect on your experiences and simply be together.

  • Lucky to be Me: A Vision Boarding Workshop

    Monday, March 16

    Together, we will each create our own personalized vision board centered on self‑care goals, intentions, and practices to help us feel nourished and supported.

  • A Creative Self Care Series: Sip and Self Care

    Thursday, April 16th

    Participants create their own self-care bags filled with soothing items like bath salts, oils and other small comforts designed to support relaxation and well-being.

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

Wellness

It is more important than ever to take care of one’s mind and body. Wellness resources can often be inaccessible for a variety of reasons, with cost being the largest barrier. The YWCA Berkeley/Oakland serves as a free, third space for community members to attend workshops to move, breathe, destress, and ground themselves in the love of our community. Workshops will include offerings such as dance classes, yoga, breath work, meditation, sound healing, somatic healing, etc.

Current Offerings

  • Journey to Inner Peace: Reiki Session for Healing with Dr. Angela Gallegos-Castillo

    Every Monday
    Times Vary

    RSVP HERE

  • Attune and Bloom – A Sound and Reiki Experience for Clarity, Harmony, and Joy

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026
    6:30 PM –7:30 PM

    Learn more & RSVP