~ May is Mental Health Awareness Month~ | JOIN us May 18 for Walk/Move for Health!
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, providers, consumers, consumer advocates, family members and community based organizations have launched a countywide campaign to promote the federal government's SAMHSA Wellness Campaign. SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness will be incorporated into the campaign. We will implement a holistic approach to increase life expectancy for persons with mental and substance use disorders by 10 years in 10 years.
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Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
10x10 Community Resources & Organizations
(Partial Listing)
- BHCS Tobacco Treatment Program
Alameda County is California's model for systematic implementation of provider tobacco policies. - Oakland Community Support Center
The PATH (Promoting Access To Health) is a collaborative partnership between the Oakland Community Support Center & LifeLong Medical Care, which provides medical & behavioral health services in one location. Referrals required. - PEERS
The Alameda County Social Inclusion Campaign is working to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental health issues.WRAP for Health conference - EveryOne Home
Since 2009 Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) has provided more than $4 million per year on short and long-term housing financial assistance using Mental Health Services Act funds for homeless and at-risk persons living with severe mental illness. For an updated housing opportunity, click here. For housing applications, click here. - Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
BACS implements Wellness Centers, using peer recovery coaches, throughout the County. - Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA)
CHAA is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for marginalized communities with special focus on Asian and Pacific Islander (API)communities in the Bay Area. - Girls Incorporated of Alameda County
Girls Inc. programs offer fitness, promote family engagement, literacy skills, self-esteem and academic success.
- Health and Human Resource Education Center
HHREC's program, The Black Women's Media Project, sponsors Be-Still Retreats which educate African American women on stress reduction, self-care and mental wellness strategies. Retreats are held quarterly at Merritt College and open to men attending. - La Clinica de la Raza
La Clinica de La Raza's Mental Health Department, Casa del Sol provides psychiatric, psychological and counseling services to adults, children, adolescents and families. Casa del Sol provides services to treat severe mental health difficulties or severe behavioral problems. - Native American Health Center
Native American Health Center assists American Indians and Alaska Natives to improve and maintain their physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being with respect for cultural traditions and to advocate for the needs of all Indian people, especially the most vulnerable members of our community. Health tips! - Asian Community Mental Health Services
ACMHS provides multicultural and multilingual services, empowering the most vulnerable members of our community to lead healthy, productive and contributing lives. ACMHS's vision is to grow as a responsive and innovative organization, embracing diversity and compassionate care, setting the standard of excellence for integrated services to Asian & Pacific Islander communities. - Alameda County Network of Care
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services' ACCESS program is the centralized entry point for all information, screening and referral for mental health, alcohol and drug abuse services and treatment for county residents.
