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FERC - Family Education & Resource Center FERC is an innovative mental health program for Families/Caregivers of a Loved One living with a mental health condition(s) or substance use disorder.

FERC is a program of the Mental Health Association of Alameda County. Due to COVID-19 we are currently working remote.

💚This World Mental Health Day's theme is Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.⭐ Here at FERC we deeply unde...
10/10/2026

💚This World Mental Health Day's theme is Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.⭐ Here at FERC we deeply understand the importance of peer voices and the lived experiences of those living with mental health conditions and the people that care for them.

🤝If you are supporting someone living with a mental health condition and looking for a community that understands, call FERC's Warmline to connect with a family advocate. We've been there, we can help💚

09/19/2026

Su***de Prevention starts with all of us. Together we can create communities where people feel seen, supported and connected. 💚 Learn more SAMHSA : https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention
Interested in learning more about how to support a loved one experiencing suicidality? Join FERC virtually on Thursday September 24th for our Su***de Prevention and Awareness presentation ⭐ Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Or_4S8DuQF2cHLEnad07Qw

09/18/2026

⭐Join us next Thursday for FERC's Su***de Awareness and Prevention presentation! 💚Learn how to recognize the signs, spark open conversations, and nurture your loved ones while prioritizing your own well-being 🤝💚 Registration is required, click the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Or_4S8DuQF2cHLEnad07Qw #/registration
***depreventionmonth

💡First up in our Knowledge is Power mental health education series: Depression💚 Depression is one of the most common men...
09/18/2026

💡First up in our Knowledge is Power mental health education series: Depression💚 Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the USA and can affect anyone regardless of their identity and background. If someone you know is experiencing depression, remember you are not alone. Call our Warmline to learn about local resources, get direct support from a Family Advocate, and get self-care tips because supporters need support too💚 Call (888) 896-3372

This information was prepared by FERC and used resources from: MHAnational.org, NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov, and UHC.com
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Caring for someone who is experiencing suicidality can feel isolating and challenging, but remember that you are not alo...
09/10/2026

Caring for someone who is experiencing suicidality can feel isolating and challenging, but remember that you are not alone💚. Join FERC on Thursday, September 24th, at 6pm on Zoom for our Su***de Awareness and Prevention presentation⭐. Learn how to recognize the signs, spark open conversations, and nurture your loved ones while prioritizing your own well-being 🤝💚. Register now through the link in bio!🔗
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Knowledge is Power! Let's use mental health education to break the stigma💚. For the month of September, FERC will be rev...
09/05/2026

Knowledge is Power! Let's use mental health education to break the stigma💚. For the month of September, FERC will be reviewing a different mental health condition🧠. We will include information on common signs & symptoms and ways to support someone living with that mental health condition. Let us know in the comments if there's a certain mental health condition you would like to see us talk about! 💬
FERC provides support for the supporters🤝 if someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone! Call our Warmline: 📞(888) 896-3372
We've been there, we can help💚⭐
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💚September is Su***de Prevention Month💚. If you think someone you know might be considering su***de, be the one to help ...
09/02/2026

💚September is Su***de Prevention Month💚. If you think someone you know might be considering su***de, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask, Be there for them, Help keep them safe, Help them connect, and Follow up. You can check out nimh.nih.gov to learn more🧠
FERC is available for any non-crisis mental health concerns that come up for you and your loved one, including if your loved one is starting to have thoughts of su***de. Call our Warmline (888) 896-3372 📞
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08/29/2026

What does it mean to support the health of Black men from the inside out?

Join NAMI and the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) for Part 2 of our conversation about restoring Black men’s well-being through connection, community, and time in nature.

You’ll hear insights from leaders at Boyz N The Wood, HBCUs Outside, and The African American Male Wellness Agency, who are working together to create spaces for Black men to thrive and support each other.

They'll highlight the ways nature, brotherhood, and culturally rooted support can help move toward a more holistic and affirming approach to Black men’s health.

📆 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 3-4:30 p.m. ET

Register today: https://bit.ly/4gWbuSP

It is a privilege to announce that we will be remaining open!!🎉 As some of you had heard, FERC, a program of MHAAC, was ...
08/07/2026

It is a privilege to announce that we will be remaining open!!🎉 As some of you had heard, FERC, a program of MHAAC, was set to close at the end of June 2026 due to changes in the county's behavioral health budget. However, thanks to the advocacy in our community, our program was one among those to receive special funding to keep our program alive and running 🤝. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we move through multiple levels of transition. We hope to return to our scheduled programming as soon as possible, so make sure to keep an eye out for what we have in the works 👀✨. Thank you!💚

If you know FERC, you know how seriously we take self-care, but what does self-care mean?🤔 Self-care is the mindful act ...
01/23/2026

If you know FERC, you know how seriously we take self-care, but what does self-care mean?🤔 Self-care is the mindful act of nourishing your body, mind, and soul💚 It’s the gentle pause in a hectic world, a moment just for you. Self-care looks different for everyone, and doesn't have to mean an expensive spa day. Check out some of these small ways to bring self-care into your daily routine, you deserve it💚✨
Are you caring for someone that lives with a mental health condition, but you're finding it difficult to take time for yourself? Call our Warmline today and speak with a family advocate - we've been there, we can help🤝 (888) 896-3372

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Oakland, CA
94610

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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