PEERS recommends these resources for Alameda County residents.
Crisis
- Alameda County Crisis Support Services
- Hotline: 1-800-309-2131
- Website: www.crisissupport.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifelife
- Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Alameda County Adult and Elders Protective Services
- Hotline: 866-225-5277
- Website: www.alamedasocialservices.org
Support Groups
- Wellness Planning
- WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) @ PEERS: call (510) 832-7337 or email wrap@peersnet.org
- “Psychosis” or “Message Receiving”
- Special Messages @ PEERS Oakland : call (510) 832-7337 or email special.messages@gmail.com
- Grupos de Apoyo en Español
- LAAT Grupos de Apoyo @ PEERS Oakland: llame (510) 567-7621 o envíe un mensaje a latino@peersnet.org
- Bipolar or Depression
- Berkeley Bipolar Support Group @ Herrick Hospital: call (510) 485-8116 or (510) 653-2959
- The Depression and Sadness Support Group in Fremont call (510) 796-5722
- Faith-Based
- Spirituality Group @ PEERS Oakland: call (510) 832-7337 email lellis@peersnet.org
- Hope for Hurting Families & Friends @ Crosswinds Church, 6444 Sierra Ct., Rm.104, Dublin CA. Call (925) 846-4894
Substance Abuse
- Tobacco and Smoking
- Tobacco Freedom Group @ PEERS Oakland: call (510) 832-7337 or email hreimer@peersnet.org
- California Smokers Helpline: call 1-800-662-8887
- Drug and Alcohol
- East Bay Community Recovery Project: call (510) 446-7100 or visit www.ebcrp.org
- StartYourRecovery.org connects you with SAMHSA-approved organizations in your zip code.
- Addiction Center helps you find rehab centers in your state.
- Alcohol Rehab Guide centers for alcohol addiction.
- American Society of Anesthesiologist Opioid Abuse
- Sunshine Behavioral Health Regional Rehab and Recovery Centers.
- DetoxRehabs.net Resources, info, and referral services for addicted individuals
Teen and Adolescent
- TAY Leadership Program @ PEERS Oakland: call (510) 832-7337 or email ajemmott@peersnet.org
- California Youth Connection: call 1-800-397-8236 or email info@calyouthconn.org
- Alameda County Crisis and Support Services: Text “SAFE” to 20121 4pm-11pm
- Oakland Public Library: Teen mental health resources page.
- Parent’s Guide: How to Help Your Teen Cope With Mental Health Experiences. Palmer Lake Recovery.
Family Resources
- African American Family Support Group: 4th Tues, 5:30-7:30pm; 954 60th St., Suite 10, Oakland. Call (510) 835-5010
- Berkeley Families Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tues, 6:30-8:30pm; 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley. Call (510) 981-5302
- Chinese-Language Family Support Groups: 1 Sat/month, 10 am-12pm; 523-8th St. Oakland. Call (510) 522-0924
- Family/Caregiver Group: 1st & 3rd Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm; John George, San Leandro. Call (510) 835-0188
- Caregivers of Older Adults with Mental Illness: 4th Thurs, 1-2:30pm; North Oakland Senior Center. Call (510) 601-1074
- Group for Families of Children & Teens: 4rd Tues, 7 pm; Albany Methodist Church. Call (510) 524-1250
- Family Education and Resource Center of Alameda County
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Alameda County. Call (510) 334-7721
General MH Information
- Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services Roadmap to Behavioral Health
- Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
- Alameda County Public Health Department
- Alameda County Everyone Counts Campaign
Sources:
http://mhaac.org/support/mental-health-resources/family-support-groups.html
https://www.nami-alamedacounty.org/familysupportgroups
http://www.bonitahouse.org/services/familysupport
http://www.acphd.org/media/394568/substance-abuse-resources.pdf