📣 Reminiscence Support Group at North Berkeley Senior Center

Starting January 23rd, join us every Thursday afternoon from 2pm - 330pm for a special group designed for adults 55+ to:
✨ Connect with others
✨ Reflect on life’s journey
✨ Strengthen social bonds

📍 Location: North Berkeley Senior Center
📞 Call 800-260-0094 for more details.

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 us 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-309-2131 for free and confidential support.

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💻 Virtual COVID Grief Group

This winter, CSS is offering a safe, supportive space for California residents navigating grief related to COVID. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, health, access, or relationships, you’re not alone.

🌟 Let’s co-create a space for healing together.

📞 Call 800-260-0094 for more information or to register.

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Have you lost a loved one to suicide? You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. 💚

Join our Suicide Loss Grief Group. It`s an 8-week support group in North Oakland, meeting Thursdays from 6PM – 8PM, starting January 30th. This group provides a safe, understanding space to process the unique grief of suicide loss.

📌 Key Details:

The group will close after Week 2.
Registration is required.
Fees are on a sliding scale.

📞 Call (800) 260-0094 to register and connect with others who understand.

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Upcoming CSS Workshop: Suicide Safety Planning: An Introduction for Medical Professionals, CEs available!

Date/Time: January 23rd @ 12pm-1pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://bit.ly/Jan23_SafetyPlanning (link in bio)

Description:
The workshop’s goal is to provide medical professionals with an introduction to suicide safety planning. Developed in collaboration with a patient, a suicide safety plan can help prevent crises from escalating by providing a person with tangible self-help coping strategies, including determining who can be most helpful during a crisis. Intended for medical professionals and those working in health care settings in Alameda County, however all are welcome!

Learning objectives:
Understand the background of suicide safety planning
Understand how to use a suicide safety plan
Learn how to support a patient in developing a suicide safety plan

CE Info:
At this time, CEs are available for nurses only: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17897, for 1 contact hour. For those who work in Alameda County, CE certificates are free. For those who work outside of Alameda County, there is a $5 fee for CE certificates. The workshop is free to attend.

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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We`re Hiring! CSS is looking for the following positions:
FT Textline Shift Supervisor: Starting at 33.5 hrs/wk of direct service and supervision.

FT Evening and Weekend Text Line Program Coordinator: 40 hrs/wk of direct service, supervision, and administrative program tasks.

Application deadline for both positions: 1/20/25 11:59pm
Learn more and apply at: https://www.crisissupport.org/about/employment-opportunities/

💙 Join Our General Loss Grief Group 💙

Are you navigating the journey of grief? Our next General Loss Grief Group meets Wednesday nights from 6 PM – 8 PM, starting January 22nd 2025.

This 8-week group offers a supportive space to:
✨ Share stories of those you`ve loved.
✨ Explore ways to manage grief.
✨ Find connection and reduce feelings of isolation.

📌 Important Details:

The group will close after Week 2.
Registration is required.
Fees are on a sliding scale.
📞 Call us at (800) 260-0094 to register and take the first step toward healing.

You are not alone. 💕

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🌟 Join Our Winter Survivors of Suicide Attempts (SOSA) Group 🌟

This supportive group returns Tuesdays at 6 PM, from January 14th – March 4th 2025. It`s a space to explore safety, find meaning, and connect with others in a caring, nonjudgmental environment.

📞 Register now: Call 800-260-0094
💰 Sliding scale cost: No one is turned away for lack of funds

Let’s heal and grow together. 💙

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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 us 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