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)

Join our team! CSS is currently hiring for the following position:

Text Line Shift Supervisor

Application deadline for position: March 31, 2025

Learn more and apply at: https://www.crisissupport.org/about/employment-opportunities/ (LINK IN BIO)

Join 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 1pm - 230pm
North Oakland Senior Center (5714 MLK Way) - Mondays 1pm - 230pm

ℹ No registration required—just stop by! Or call us at 800-260-0094 for more info.

You`re not alone—we`re here to support you. 💙
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Spring is right around the corner so it`s time to lace up your sneakers, gather your crew, and join us for a day of fun, community, and meaningful impact at Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention on May 17th!

Sign up: http://runsignup.com/HealingHearts2025

Healing Hearts isn`t just an event—it`s an opportunity to come together, celebrate wellness, and support our suicide prevention programs.

Here`s what you can look forward to:
🏃‍♀️ A 5K walk/run—perfect for all ages and abilities!
✨ A lively Health & Wellness Fair with awesome local vendors
🧘 Inspiring movement classes to energize your spirit
🍽️ Delicious, healthy eats to fuel your day
🎟️ An exciting raffle with fabulous prizes you won`t want to miss

¡Nuestros servicios TextLine (en inglés) ahora están disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana! Usted importa y no está solo.

Comuníquese con nosotros enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra clave SAFE al 20121. Pueden aplicarse tarifas por mensaje de texto. Para español, enviar un mensaje de texto con SEGURO al 20121 (5:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. de martes a viernes).

You can also reach our Crisis Line 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-309-2131 for free and confidential support.

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FREE VIRTUAL Workshop for Healthcare Professionals!

Title: Healthcare Professional Wellness: Managing & Preventing Burnout

Date/Time: Wed March 26th @ 12pm-1pm
Registration: https://bit.ly/3ReXLsx

5: Learning Objectives:
1 - Learn about risk factors for burnout specific to healthcare professionals
2 - Learn about ways to support oneself and others experiencing burnout
3 - Learn about supportive resources in Alameda County

No CEs available at this time. For any questions: jjohal@crisissupport.org

Connection matters and can have a powerful impact on our mental health!

"Kindness can transform someone`s dark moment with a blaze of light. You`ll never know how much your caring matters." - Amy Leigh Mercree

#ConnectionMatters #Kindness #MentalHealthMatters

We’re Hiring!

CSS is looking for the following positions:
PT MAA Data Program Assistant - Application deadline March 21st 2025
PT Caring Contacts Supervisor - Application deadline April 1st 2025

Learn more and apply at: https://www.crisissupport.org/about/employment-opportunities/

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.

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