Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County CSS provides crisis & suicide prevention services in Alameda County

If su***de prevention is about building a world where life feels livable every day, where do we actually start?We start ...
08/21/2026

If su***de prevention is about building a world where life feels livable every day, where do we actually start?
We start with belonging.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Gallegos, Director of the Places of Belonging Program at UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, will be a keynote speaker at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County’s free 988 Conference!

Ashley’s work focuses on what it takes to design communities where people don’t just exist, but feel truly seen, connected, and valued. If we want to prevent crises before they happen, building real places of belonging is where the path begins.

The conference is 100% free and open to everyone.
Tag a friend or colleague who cares about community wellness, register to attend, and join the conversation.

Link in bio to register!

If we’re only talking about su***de prevention when someone is already in crisis, we’re missing the bigger picture.That’...
08/20/2026

If we’re only talking about su***de prevention when someone is already in crisis, we’re missing the bigger picture.

That’s why Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is hosting a free 988 Conference, to talk about what it actually takes to build a community where life feels manageable and connected every single day.

We’d love for you to join us. Whether you’re a local resident, a community advocate, mental health practitioner, or just someone who cares about your neighbors and community, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

The conference is 100% free to attend.
Send this to a friend, sign up together, and let’s talk about where we go from here.

Link in bio to save your spot!

Our community education team had a great time tabling at Oakland Pride! It was such a beautiful event with so many amazi...
08/18/2026

Our community education team had a great time tabling at Oakland Pride! It was such a beautiful event with so many amazing community partners in attendance. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

Join Adrienne Shilton (she/her), Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Strategy at California Alliance of Child and ...
08/15/2026

Join Adrienne Shilton (she/her), Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Strategy at California Alliance of Child and Family Services, and Eve Valdez (she/her), Foster Youth Advocate and Director of Business Development at RefocusOnU, for:

Using Policy and Advocacy to Create More Livable Communities

Together, they’ll explore what systemic change looks like when we start by listening to the people most impacted.

This session will consider how policy, services, and cross-sector partnerships can come together to create more supportive environments for youth. Where livability is woven into the places where young people live, learn, work, and connect.

Use the link in our bio to secure your no-cost virtual seat!

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We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming CSS Virtual 988 Conference on 9/18/2026 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.Moving beyond...
08/07/2026

We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming CSS Virtual 988 Conference on 9/18/2026 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Moving beyond su***de prevention, our focus this year is on livability and helping people stay connected to life. Inspired by work done by Canada’s First Nation organizations, we support people in finding hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose.

Join crisis workers, mental health advocates, clinicians, and community leaders as we dive deep into the future of 988, healing centered crisis intervention, and compassionate care.

The keynote session will explore how belonging can shape the way people experience institutions, services, and one another. Other workshops will include a discussion on using culture and community as a framework for crisis response in native spaces and using policy and advocacy to create more livable communities.

Click on the link in our bio to view the full schedule and secure your no-cost virtual seat!

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This fall, Crisis Support Services will be offering a free 10 week curriculum based group for individuals impacted by lo...
07/16/2026

This fall, Crisis Support Services will be offering a free 10 week curriculum based group for individuals impacted by loss due to homicide. This group will be facilitated by two staff clinicians, and is focused on supporting people and building a network of support for grievers. No one should grieve alone.
Details:
- Beginning in October and ending in January
- Meets in person at a partner organization (more details to come)
- Sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds
- Registration is needed, no one will be added to the group after 11/4
- Call 1 (800) 260-0094 with a question or to register

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Crisis Support Services of Alameda County celebrates LGBTQIA+ pride today, this month, and every day! Pride is su***de p...
06/22/2026

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County celebrates LGBTQIA+ pride today, this month, and every day! Pride is su***de prevention! In addition to partying in the streets, we commit to fighting and advocating with the LGBTQIA+ community for visibility and against injustice.
We are here for our community 24/7. Call 988, or 1-800-309-2131 for Alameda County residents, or visit www.crisissupport.org

Registration is now open for the summer session of our General Loss Grief Group, for those that are grieving the loss of...
06/22/2026

Registration is now open for the summer session of our General Loss Grief Group, for those that are grieving the loss of a significant person. The details:
• July 7 - August 25, 6-8pm
• 8 weeks
• Meets in person in North Oakland
• Sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds
• Registration is needed, and no new members will be added after week 2
• Call (800) 260-0094 with question or to register

We're actively seeking passionate individuals who are committed to transforming mental health care through community-bas...
06/18/2026

We're actively seeking passionate individuals who are committed to transforming mental health care through community-based approaches. If you believe real safety exists in relationships, we want you on our team!

We're currently expanding and have multiple openings:
📞 Crisis Line Phone Counselor
📱 Text Line Shift Supervisor
📱 Text Line Counselor

If you're looking for an opportunity where your skills directly contribute to systems transformation, radical hope, and community care please consider exploring these roles!

Learn more about these positions and apply today:
https://lnkd.in/gUggZJ94

New group incoming! Crisis Support Services is launching another free weekly drop in group at the San Leandro Senior Cen...
06/13/2026

New group incoming! Crisis Support Services is launching another free weekly drop in group at the San Leandro Senior Center (13909 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA) starting July 8th. This group is to support anyone who is experiencing the death of a loved one, and is facilitated by trained therapists. Call 1-800-260-0094 for more information, or ask at the front desk of the Senior Center. Please share with your networks!

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