HEALING HEARTS: Walk/Run/MOVE for SUICIDE PREVENTION
May 17th, 2025. 9am. Lake Merritt, OaklandLearn More and Sign Up
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Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/Move for Suicide Prevention
It’s time to lace up, step out, and MOVE for mental health and collective care! Let’s gather on MAY 17th...
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Alameda County is seeking community feedback as part of the Community Program Planning process for the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).
BHSA reforms behavioral health care funding to prioritize services for people with the most significant mental health needs while adding the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), expanding housing interventions, and addressing the behavioral health workforce priorities. It also enhances oversight, transparency, and accountability at the state and local levels.
The public is invited to give feedback and suggestions on how the BHSA funding should be spent for your local community. This is an opportunity for you, your family, and peers to inform what programs and services may become available in Alameda County. Please complete and feel free forward this information to your network!
The Community Input Survey is available in English, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. There are 31 voluntary questions in the survey, and it takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and optional. You’re welcome to leave questions blank. Please contact the BHSA Division at bhsa@acgov.org with your questions.
Link to Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWNFLYY (LINK IN BIO)
💜 Healing Hearts Day is this Saturday! 💜
On Saturday, May 17th, we’re transforming our annual event into an all-day celebration of collective care. Start with your morning beverage and a walk/run/MOVE! at Lake Merritt, then spend your Saturday visiting local businesses that are donating a portion of their proceeds to support free crisis services, therapy, and community education.
✨This is your invitation to take care of yourself while helping take care of your community.
📍 Check out the full list of activities & partner spots:
link in bio or visit bit.ly/HealingHearts25
🫶🏾 Bring your people. Find your healing.
#HealingHearts #CommunityCare #OaklandEvents #Oakland #CSSCares #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #MentalHealthMonth
Join one our drop - in grief group for connection and support coping with a loss. All ages are welcome.
Locations:
📍Downtown Oakland Senior Center (200 Grand Avenue) - Tuesdays from 1130am - 1pm
📍North Oakland Senior Center (5714 MLK Way) - Mondays 1130a - 1pm
No registration required—just drop in!
For more info: 1- 800-260-0094
You’re not alone—we’re here to support you.
#CSSCares #GriefSupport #CommunityHealing #AlamedaCounty #CrisisSupport #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters
Our TextLine services (English) are now available 24/7! You matter and you`re not alone.
Reach us by texting the keyword SAFE to 20121. Text message rates may apply. Para Español, textear SEGURO al 20121 (5pm - 9pm martes-viernes).
You can also reach our Crisis Line 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-309-2131 for free and confidential support.
#CSSCares #TextLineServices #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthSupport #24HourSupport #TextSupport #SuicidePrevention #EmotionalSupport #CrisisHotline #YouMatter #MentalHealthAwareness
This is more than a race—it`s a movement.
💜 Join us in Oakland on May 17 for Healing Hearts Day, a 5K walk/run/MOVE for suicide prevention.
🧘🏽♂️ Free movement classes, a health & wellness fair, food, and community connection.
🌈 All abilities welcome. All hearts needed.
🔗 Sign up now to walk, run, or move for healing: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts
#HealingHearts #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #CommunityCare #CommunityHealing #CSSCares
This is more than a race—it`s a movement.
💜 Join us in Oakland on May 17 for Healing Hearts Day, a 5K walk/run/MOVE for suicide prevention.
🧘🏽♂️ Free movement classes, a health & wellness fair, food, and community connection.
🌈 All abilities welcome. All hearts needed.
🔗 Sign up now to walk, run, or move for healing: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts
#HealingHearts #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #CommunityCare #CommunityHealing #CSSCares
You Are Not Alone. Help is a text and/or a phone call away! When the weight of the world feels heavy, remember: You are not alone. Help is available through our 24/7, free, and confidential Crisis Line and through our Text Line.
Call us at 1-800-309-2131 or simply dial 988. If texting feels more comfortable, text "SAFE" to 20121 between anytime (24-hours daily) (standard message rates apply)
Our text line is also available in Spanish:
Text "SEGURO" to 20121 from 5 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday to Friday
Para Español textear SEGURO al 20121 5p - 9p martes - viernes
Your well-being is our priority, and our crisis line is always free, confidential, and here for you. Reach out, and let`s navigate through tough times together.
#CSSCares #TextLineSupport #YouAreNotAlone #CrisisHelp #HereForYou #CSSCommunity #CrisisSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HelpIsAvailable #CrisisLine #SupportIsHere #ReachOut #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #WellBeing
It’s #MentalHealthMonth so we were especially thrilled to participate in Newark Middle School’s Family Resource Fair this week! Thank you Newark MS for the invitation and the opportunity to be in community with students and families and to provide information on #SuicidePrevention! 🩷
@newarkusd
🛍️ Our Healing Hearts Event Store is officially open!
Every purchase supports suicide prevention — from our 24/7 crisis/text line to youth programs and therapy services.
👕 Grab our soft, heather purple t-shirts ($39) — now in youth sizes too!
💐 Honor a loved one with a memorial sign ($54), featuring a photo + message displayed on the big screen at our event, plus a keepsake copy for you.
💜 Shop now, support healing, and carry love with you
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts
#HealingHearts #AlamedaCountyCares #WeMoveTogether #CommunityCare #CommunityHealing #CSSCares
Your voice matters!
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on the MHSA Plan Update for Fiscal Year 25/26.
The public comment period is open until Thursday, May 15, 2025.
This is your chance to help shape mental health services in our county.
Learn more and share your input here: https://acmhsa.org/community-input/
#MentalHealthMatters #CommunityInput #AlamedaCounty #MHSA #BehavioralHealth
