05/06/2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Crisis Support Services of Alameda County’s Healing Hearts Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention at Laney College This events raise awareness to the tragedy of suicide, help reduce the stigma associated with depression and mental illness, educate the community about available services, support local suicide prevention programs, and provide a safe place to heal for those who have […]… Read More
Open House and Film Viewing • November 2, 2023 – 5 p.m.
11/02/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join Crisis Support Services of Alameda County for our first open house and film screening in our recently expanded office. It is so meaningful to us that our first event is in partnership with Z-Cares Foundation, a local nonprofit whose mission is to encourage meaningful conversations and reduce stigma as it relates to youth mental […]… Read More
14th Annual Healing Hearts Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention
05/04/2024 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – OAKLAND, CALIF., MAY 4, 2024 – Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (CSS) is excited to announce the 14th Annual Healing Hearts Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention. The family-friendly event will be held Saturday, May 4 at the Edoff Memorial Bandstand at Lake Merritt in Oakland where the event had been held prior to […]… Read More
988 Virtual Conference: Current Approaches in Suicide Prevention for Alameda County
09/20/2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – For the third year, we are excited to be holding 2024 Virtual 988 Conference: Current Approaches in Suicide Prevention for Alameda County on Friday September 20, 2024 . This conference will include national and local updates on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its impact on existing crisis systems, as well as sessions […]… Read More
CSS’s Mini Golf Tournament to Benefit Youth Programing
10/18/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – It’s Par-Fun at CSS’s Mini Golf Tournament “Fairway to Wellness” in Castro Valley On Friday, October 18th, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (CSS) will be hosting our Mini Golf Tournament Benefiting Crisis Support Services Youth Programs at The Golden Tee Golfland in Castro Valley, CA. The “Fairway to Wellness” tournament begins soon after our […]… Read More
Suicide Prevention in Medical Settings: The Role of Nurses
10/24/2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Description Medical settings play a key role in suicide prevention. The workshop’s goal is to increase the knowledge and confidence of nurses working in medical settings in identifying and supporting patients who are suicidal. The workshop provides an overview of suicide risk factors and warning signs, introduces basic risk assessment and crisis de-escalation, and explores […]… Read More
Grief Conference: Weaving Together
10/25/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Welcome to our Weaving Together: Meeting the unmet grief needs of Alameda County! While our target audience are Alameda County Mental Health Providers, community members and the general public are invited to attend. Join us for a day filled with healing, support, and connection as we navigate the complexities of grief together. This in-person event aims […]… Read More
Suicide Safety Planning: An Introduction for Medical Professionals
11/06/2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Description: The workshop’s goal is to provide medical professionals with an introduction to safety planning, including increasing knowledge about the background of safety plans and increasing confidence in supporting patients in developing one. Developed in collaboration with a patient, a safety plan can prevent crises from escalating by providing a person with tangible self-help coping strategies, […]… Read More
Giving Tuesday is December 2nd
12/02/2024 – 12/03/2024 @ 12:00 am – The Tuesday after Thanksgiving Day has been designated as “Giving Tuesday,” a chance for the community to stand up and support the charitable organization that makes a difference in their lives. For many people, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is that organization. And we want to encourage our supporters to make a donation on […]… Read More
INFO SESSION – CSS Clinical Services
12/11/2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Info Session: Clinical Services Date/Time: Dec 11th at 12pm-1pm Location: Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/CSSClinical Description: Did you know that in addition to the 24/7 crisis hotline, Crisis Support Services also offers low to no fee therapy services to the community? In this presentation you will meet and hear directly from our Clinical Staff about the individual […]… Read More
