Looking for mental health support in Alameda County? Here, you will be able to find culturally relevant care, support, events, and more. We will be updating this page with new resources throughout the month of May.
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Celebrating the 11th Year, Oakland Carnival & Wellness Festival operates with the mission to present Caribbean music, dance, food, African Diaspora culture and community wellness as uniting platforms.
Oakland Carnival & Wellness Festival is a multi-generational, culturally diverse, family-oriented, free community festival.
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 12-8 PM
Location:
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94609
Cost: Free
Alameda County Behavioral Health Adult and Older Adult System of Care serves adults between the ages of 18 and 59 years; and older adults aged 60+ whose serious mental illness or co-occurring illnesses seriously impacts his/her/their day-to-day activities of daily living.
They serve Individuals who are Medi-Cal recipients, Medi-Cal eligible, Medi-Cal/Medicare recipients (Medi-Medi), HealthPAC recipients, and uninsured individuals.
The goal of Beats, Rhymes, and Life is to provide Culturally-Congruent services, through the therapeutic power of Hip Hop, that inspires youth to recognize their own capacity for healing.
At Black Girls Mental Health Collective, our mission is to bridge critical gaps in mental health care for Black women, fostering a supportive space where growth, healing, and empowerment are tangible experiences. We are especially dedicated to Black mothers, providing care at every stage of their maternal journey to ensure they never walk the path alone.
BOSS was created in 1971 to help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who had become displaced because of public hospital closures. Programs and services have expanded over the past five decades to include services for unhoused, disabled, and low-income individuals, families, and neighborhoods in Alameda County.
Create the Space aims to create a world of emotionally conscious and resilient men so that they can be better for themselves, one another, women, and their communities.
Rooted in equity, Felton Institute transforms quality of life and promotes social justice to accelerate community led change. Their goal is to drive positive and sustainable community led change where all have equitable access to innovative, high-quality, evidence-informed services.
Greater New Beginnings’ mission is to promote physical, emotional, and social stability in children by building strong interpersonal skills. GNB strives to empower children with skills that increase their self-worth, enabling them to overcome past adversities in order to build better tomorrows.
Healthy Black Families aims to organize individuals, families and the organizations that serve them, into communities empowered with skills to advance social equity and justice, with a focus on Black individuals and families.
Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) reimagines systems of education, culture, and wellness while driving narrative change that celebrates Black people, culture and improving educational and life outcomes for Black boys from Pre-K to PhD.
Pathways to Wellness is dedicated to providing client-centered services that respect and address each individual’s unique needs and concerns within the broader context of their lives.
They recognize the importance of understanding each individual’s background, culture, and experiences, tailoring care to fit within the broader context of their lives.
PEERS is a diverse community of people with mental health experiences. Their mission is to promote innovative peer-based wellness strategies. They create culturally-rich, community-based mental health programs that honor diverse experiences and eliminate stigma and discrimination.
Gather, relax, and enjoy good company and serenity while you paint. Pursuit of Peace Painting was founded by an Oakland native, and they do corporate, personal, and group classes throughout Oakland and Alameda County.
PranaMind strives to improve the intellectual, emotional, physical, social, occupational, environmental, and spiritual aspects of an individual’s life by promoting brain health and wellness to preserve brain functioning across the human lifespan.
Founded in Oakland, California, the mission of Roots Community Health is to uplift those impacted by systemic inequities and poverty. They accomplish this through medical and behavioral health care, health navigation, workforce enterprises, housing, outreach, and advocacy.
Thug Therapy’s team of life coaches with lived experience and licensed psychologists are helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. They specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Dr. Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist with deep professional roots in the Bay Area.
She works with Black women and Women of Color to process trauma, anxiety, and burnout from carrying too much for too long. Her practice is direct, intersectional, and grounded in clinical training and real life.
Dr. Hill is trained in EMDR, CBT, and Brainspotting, and has led research and mental health efforts at places like Google, USC, and an Oakland-based nonprofit. She helps clients move beyond survival mode and into lives that feel more honest, intentional, and their own.
DeAngela Cooks is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in the Bay Area who works closely with BIMPOC and Queer communities during times of transition.
She uses a client-centered, narrative approach, blending talk therapy with ancestral wisdom, intuitive practices, and moments of stillness. Her sessions are a space for honesty, reflection, and connection, without the pressure to explain who you are.
DeAngela believes healing should feel like coming home to yourself. She focuses on care that affirms identity, honors lived experience, and supports people in moving through life with more ease and self-trust.
DeShannon Williamson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born and raised in Oakland.
He is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities through mental health care and mentorship. He brings decades of experience to his role as a therapist with Alameda County’s Probation Department and continues to serve his community through board positions with BOSS and 100 Black Men of the Bay Area.
DeShannon’s work focuses on affirming Black mental health, offering understanding, nonjudgmental support, and real-world tools for growth. His deep ties to the Bay Area ground his commitment to making mental wellness accessible, especially for Black boys and families.
Dr. Jackson is a clinical psychologist and co-director of PranaMind with decades of experience in therapy, teaching, and community-based mental health.
His background includes work with Children’s Hospital Oakland, Oakland Community Counseling, and Skyline College, where he led the ASTEP program and helped develop culturally responsive learning models. He specializes in trauma, addiction, family systems, and brain-based approaches to wellness, including psycho-nutrition and biofeedback.
Dr. Jackson is the author of several works focused on Black mental health and violence prevention. He brings deep knowledge, care, and a belief in the power of culture and community to support healing.
