Alameda Family Services

If you are feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or are struggling for any reason, please call us at 510-629-6210. We can help. #AlamedaFamilyServices #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental wellness, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the need for access to services and the elimination of stigma as a barrier to help.

Unrealistic expectations around our ability to handle stress and trauma can make us reluctant to seek help but studies show that speaking with a mental health professional can alleviate unnecessary suffering and reduce the likelihood that we’ll experience a mental health crisis.

Mental health plays a critical role in our overall well-being and should be treated with the same urgency as we treat other health problems that arise.

988 is a new phone number dedicated to suicide prevention & crisis support. 911 continues to be available for those experiencing a mental health emergency or need assistance from Alameda’s CARE Team, our mental health crisis response team. 988lifeline.org

These events can be traumatizing, and your emotions are valid. If you need support in any way, please call us at 510-629-6210. We are here to support you.

There aren't any words that do justice to the unfathomable tragedy that occurred yesterday in Texas or in Buffalo on May 14th, just a week before, or for any of the other shootings that have taken place.

I will only say that we must begin to place well-being above all else, and make decisions with that goal in mind. AFS is committed to the realization of well-being for all and stands firmly in support of all necessary steps to get there. We must not give up, we will not give up.

There are no moments of silence or words of support that make any difference to the families that will live without their precious children and loved ones. The traumatic impact of these events cannot be measured or understood for those directly affected or the country as a whole.

Please remember that Alameda Family Services offers mental health support in all fifteen of the AUSD schools and also has a mental health clinic in Alameda. Do not hesitate to contact us if you or your child needs support. @AUSDNews @CityofAlameda

As we head into the last part of the school year, it is important to be aware of the extra pressure youth and teens may be experiencing. With testing and finals looming as well as graduation for some, this time historically brings additional feelings of anxiety and depression.

Parents are encouraged to pay special attention to how their children are doing. This pressure combined with the continued struggles resulting from the pandemic can lead to an increased need for mental health support.

Depression, anxiety, and suicidality are at their highest levels in Alameda County right now. Let your voice be heard! actnow.bhcollaborative.org

The program has been very successful at reducing involuntary holds, safely deescalating people in crisis and connecting them to our Clinical Case Manager who provides intensive case management and connection to services and resources that promote mental health stabilization.

Alameda Family Services has been providing 24/7 on-call crisis consultation, trainings and support to @alamedacityfire to support deescalation, safety planning and decisions around voluntary and involuntary psychiatric holds for youth and adults.

The Alameda CARE Team has been responding to non-violent mental health crises in the City of Alameda since Dec. 16, 2021. The team is made up of Alameda Fire Department Paramedics and EMTs who have gone through 100 hours of mental health crisis training.

Did you know that the Clinic and Community-Based Behavioral Health Care Division offers an anger management group for adults? For additional information or to sign up for the group, call 510-629-6345. #alamedafamilyservices

If you would like to help Alameda Family Services help Alameda, please go to alamedafs.org/donate. No donation is too small! Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! #alamedafamilyservices

Remember to reach out to those who may be alone and feeling isolated during this time as we continue to battle this seemingly endless pandemic. It's through our connection and care for each other that we express our best selves.

AFS would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season. We are so grateful for all of our partners and supporters and look forward to continued collaboration as we endeavor to offer support to those in Alameda that may be struggling.