Office of Ethnic Services

History of Cultural Competency/Ethnic Services Manager:

• In 1988, a group of people recognized the mental health disparities that were prevalent among specific groups and set out to make a change by leading with a cultural and equity lens. These pioneers, who shoulders todays ESM stand on built trainings and programs with their respective counties to address and respond to cultural issues and inequities. At that time, they did not have a cultural competency plan. They became known as Minority Services Coordinators.
• In 1989, at the same time the Minority Services Coordinators were drafting the foundations of what would later because components of todays cultural competency plan, another cultural pioneer named Terry Cross began the work of integrating the concept of cultural competency in the mental health field.
• In the 1990s, the title of the position changed from Minority Services Coordinators to Ethnic Services Managers (ESMs).
• In 2000, years later, these pioneers would begin the development and provide structure of a Cultural Competency Plan.
• And in 2010, the Cultural Competency Plan was initiated.
• In 2015: In order to more accurately reflect the breadth of responsibility, the title of Ethnic Services Manager was retitled as Cultural Competence/Ethnic Services Manager (CC/ESM).
• 2016: The Ethnic Services Managers update to the cultural competency framework to incorporate changes in approaches to the delivery of culturally-competent services informed by the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS).

Description of Services: Office of Ethnic Services (OES) advances health equity by creating racially, linguistically, and ethnically equitable access to Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) services.

OES has an ongoing commitment to the practice of cultural humility which embodies self-reflection and self-examination, as well as an understanding of the power dynamics between the provider and consumer, and ACBH and the community.

OES is in charge of the facilitation of:

• Cultural projects
• CRC Sub-Committees: Governance, Communications, Compliance
• Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Trainings
• Building and maintaining healthy, positive relationships with community partners
• Collaborating with staff, managers, operational leads, and providers across the mental health and substance use systems of care

Quick links

• Cultural Competency Plan
• Cultural and Linguistic Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards
• African American Utilization Report
• African American Needs Assessment- SUD
• Asian Pacific Islander (API) Utilization Report doc link
• Community Reports Analysis for API Mental Health
• Literature Review on API Report 2017
• LGBT Needs Assessment - FORTHCOMING
• OES Trainings
• OES Cultural Activities and Events

OES Committees and Coalitions

• Cultural Responsiveness Committee (CRC)
  Stakeholders: ACBH staff, CBOs, Allies to the community and friends
  When: 4th Thursday, Bi-monthly 1:00-2:30
  Where: 2000 Embarcadero Chabot Room
  Role: Act as support for the committee and the liaison for ACBH when it comes to Community and CLAS Standards. Also to help understand what are the needs in the community coming from some of the community providers. Helps to come up with new policies, procedures and best ways to work with the community.
  Issues Addressed: The disparity in the different ethnic Communities as they pertain to culturally appropriate services. This committee brings many different cultures, religions, ethnicities and people from all walks of life together for the greater good of the community.
  Membership Application
  CRC Sub-Committees Information
  • Governance
  • Communications
  • Compliance

• Alameda County Pride Coalition
  Stakeholders: ACBH staff, CBOs, LGBTQ Community, Allies to the community and friends
  When: 1st Wednesday 10:30-12:00
  Where: 2000 Embarcadero Strawberry Canyon 4th floor
  Role: Act as support for the committee and the liaison for ACBH when it comes to LGBTQ Community. Also to help understand what are the needs in the community coming from some of the community providers. Helps to come up with new policy, procedures and best ways to work with this community.
  Issues Addressed: The treatment of the LGBTQ, educating community, setting up community events and ACBH staff and promoting equality across all genders and sexuality.

• African American Steering Committee for Health and Wellness
  Stakeholders: ACBH staff, CBOs, African American Community, Allies to the community and friends
  When: 4th Tuesday 12:30-4:30
  Where: Alvarado Niles 5th floor
  Role: Act as support for the committee and the liaison for ACBH when it comes to the African American Community. Also to help understand what are the needs in the community coming from some of the community providers. Helps to come up with new policies, procedures, and community based practices and to help diversify county and community organizations.
  Issues Addressed: The disparity in the African American Community when it comes to culturally appropriate services. Using money given to them by ACBH to help these issues.

Trainings

Listening Sessions For The African American Wellness Hub A message brought to you by the Health Equity Division All sessions will be held from 5:00pm – 6:30pm via Zoom↓ April 17th April 20th April 24th April 27th May 1st Alameda County Behavioral Health along with the Alameda County Board of Supervisorial Districts invites you to a community Listening Session on the African American Wellness Hub. View Flyer >> Substance Use Among Black Youth: Understanding the Influence of Social Determinants of Mental Health A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services DATE: Friday, Apr 21, 2023, 9:00am - 1:30pm LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINERS: Dr. Salaam and Dr. Casiano DESCRIPTION: This course will examine factors that contribute to mental health and substance use problems among Black youth exposed to school and community violence and clinical strategies to promote wellness, mental health and resilience in this population. CE Credits: 3.5 for LCSW, MFT, LPCC, LEP, and Psychologists See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information. Geriatric Mental Health Among African Americans A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Please join the Office of Ethnic Services in an upcoming training with African American Technical Assistance. This training will discuss approaches to mental illness, particularly anxiety disorders, depression, and psychotic disorders. After completion of this training, you will be able to: identify assessment tools to assess mental health conditions and signs of cognitive impairment; describe ways to address elder abuse; and core concepts of psychopharmacology for elders. Friday, March 24, 2023, 9:00am - 1:30pm LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINERS: Karinn Glover, MD, MPH DESCRIPTION: This course will present core concepts of geriatric mental health but will do so with an emphasis on older adults of African American and Caribbean-American background. There will be some discussion of approaches to mental illness, particularly anxiety disorders, depression, and psychotic disorders. There will be some exploration of cognitive disorders and substance use disorders as well. Special attention will be paid to elder abuse and support for caregivers. CE Credits: 3.5 For more information and to register please see the flyer. Student and Faculty Mental Health: How It Impacts African American Students A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Friday, February 24, 2023, 9:00am - 1:30pm LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINERS: Delane Casiano, MD and Karriem Salaam, MD DESCRIPTION: Please join the Office of Ethnic services and African American Pathways to Wellness in an upcoming training with Karriem Salaam, MD and Delane Casiano, MD. This training will discuss ways to support mental health in Black youth and increasing collaborations between schools and mental health providers. This training will discuss ways to support mental health in Black youth and increasing collaborations between schools and mental health providers. You will be able to: Identify social determinants of mental health that influence school/community violence. Describe three programs to augment hope and resilience in BIPOC youth exposed to school/community violence.    Discuss risk factors and strategies for mitigating violence in school/community. CE Credits: 3.5 See FLYER for details and registration. Black History Month Community Based Learning A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Please join the Office of Ethnic Services and The Community Based Learning training program in a series of five trainings on mental health wellness during Black History Month. flyer for training descriptions and links to register. Session 1: Wellness NOW: Where Do We Need To Get To? Black Men Speak Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10–11:30am Session 2: Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Coalition-Building Rev. Dr. Toni Dunbar and Rev. Floyd Thompkins Monday, Feb. 20, 10–11:30am Session 3: DeColonizing the Psyche; Restoration and Renewal Dr. Amber McZeal Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1–2:30pm Session 4: Recognizing and Reducing Stress Symptoms LaFreshia “Free” Brown, LPCC, CADC Thursday, Feb. 23, 10–11:30am Session 5: Blessed not to be Stressed Pastor Maria Reems Friday, Feb. 24, 10–11:30am Please see the flyer for training descriptions and links to register. Student and Faculty Mental Health: How it Impacts African American Students A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Please join the Office of Ethnic services in an upcoming training with Karriem Salaam, MD and Delane Casiano, MD. This training will discuss ways to support mental health in Black youth, social determinants of mental health that influence school/community violence and ways to increase collaborations between schools and mental health providers. Please share this information with those who would benefit. DATE: February 24, 2023; 9am-1:30pm LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINER: Karriem Salaam, MD and Delane Casiano, MD DESCRIPTION: This course describes how to develop opportunities for mental health, wellness, hope, and resilience among black youth. As well as increasing collaborations between schools and mental health providers. The goal of this course is to enhance overall professional growth and improve clinical skills to help support mental health in Black youth who are at risk for exposure to school and community violence. CE Credits: 3.5 For more information and to register please see the announcement. Friday, January 27th, 2023, 9am-1:30pm Emergency Room: How it Impacts Healthcare Disparities in African Americans A FREE training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services TRAINER: Phillip Murray MD, MPH LOCATION: Virtual (live, online webinar) AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. DESCRIPTION: This course describes the current mental health care system in which African Americans have been more likely to utilize the emergency department as a source of care. Please join the Office of Ethnic Services in an upcoming training with Dr. Phillip Murray. This training will discuss outpatient factors that can improve emergency psychiatry use and criteria related to the legal history for involuntary commitment. Please share this information with those who would benefit. For more information and to register please see the announcement. CE Credits: 3.5 View flyer for registration >> Provision of Mental Health Services With Latinx/Latiné Populations: An Intersectional And Inclusive A training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services DATE: Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:30AM - 12:30PM LOCATION: Virtual (live, online webinar) AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINERS: Diana Lemos, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION: The workshop will critically examine: the different terminologies used to describe the Latinx/Latiné populations, and why it is important to understand these differences from an intersectional and inclusive perspective. This workshop will also examine how this knowledge can be utilized to create more equitable mental health service delivery practices when working with Latinx/Latine populations. Please note that this course is 2 hrs Live Training and 1 hr of REQUIRED pre-reading for CE credit. CE CREDITS:: 3 See FLYER for more details and REGISTRATION. The Impact of Community Violence on Black Youth's Mental Health A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Please join the Office of Ethnic Services in a discussion on The Impact of Community Violence on Black Youth Mental Health; focusing on identify the types of stressors that negatively impact mental and physical health of Black Youth. DATE: Friday, October 21, 2022, 9:00am - 1:30pm LOCATION: Online/Zoom AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINERS: Delane Casiano, MD, and Karriem Salaam, MD DESCRIPTION: This course describes Black Youth and the current risks they face in their communities. The training will also identify the types of violence and other stressors that negatively impact mental and physical health of Black Youth. CE CREDITS:: 4 For more information and to register please see attachment. Maternal Mental Health and Infant Disparities Among African American Women Friday, September 23, 2022; 9:00 am – 1:30 pm A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Onlien/Virtually AUDIENCE: Community-Based Organizations and ACBH contracted Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Provider staff. TRAINER: Karinn Glover, MD, MPH DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on the sociological factors, social determinants and biological factors that can affect mental and maternal health for African Americans; exploring ways to assess mental well-being among pregnant patients using screening tools. CE Credit: 4 Hours Please see FLYER for more details and to register. Tuesday, July 19, 2022; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 3 pm - 4:30 pm LATINx Exploratory Listening Session A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Online Please join us in an Exploratory Listening Session for our Latinx Community. This is an opportunity to provide input on specific issues to highlight and give feedback on collaboration. For registration please see announcement (English/Spanish) and share with those whom are interested. Wednesday, June 29, 2022; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Honor & Shame In The MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Community: Culturally Sensitive Interventions A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Zoom AUDIENCE: County and ACBH contracted Provider staff /CBO's, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. TRAINERS: Rabih Obeid; Satwinder Mahabir; Mahmood Kohgadai; Sara Manso DESCRIPTION: This training will discuss the MENA Culture, the Role of Honor & Shame in the MENA Community and Clinical interventions to use when working with this population. CE Credit: N/A Please see FLYER for more details and to register. Friday, June 17, 2022; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Community Based Approaches To Emotional Wellness With The South Asian Population A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Virtual AUDIENCE: South Asian Community members, County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. TRAINER: Dr. Preet K. Sabharwal DESCRIPTION: Please join The Hume Center in partnership with ACBH’s Office of Ethnic Services and MHSA Departments as we discuss the History of the South Asian Community Members and describe stigmas around Mental Health. CE Credit: N/A Please see FLYER for more details and to register. Friday, June 17, 2022; 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Cultural Psychiatry: Spotlighting Mental Health Of The Black Community A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Virtual AUDIENCE: Staff of Alameda County Behavioral Health, Mental Health and SUD provider staff from contracted Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). TRAINER: Delane Casiano, MD and Karriem Salaam, MD DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to enhance overall professional growth and improve clinical skills to help support the mental health of African-Americans who are at risk for negative mental health effects of social and economic stress, systemic/institutional racism, and the influence of implicit bias on disparate health outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Credit: 3 Please see FLYER for more details and to register. Thursday, June 9, 2022; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Creating Welcoming And Affirming Spaces For LGBTQ+ Populations A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Virtual AUDIENCE: County and ACBH contracted Provider staff; LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. TRAINER: Dr. Jei Africa DESCRIPTION: The goal for this training is to help participants implement welcoming and affirming individual and organizational policies and practices to the LGBTQ+ populations that they serve. CE Credit: 3 Click here to REGISTER Click here for REQUIRED PRE-READING FLYER Thursday, May 26, 2022; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Intergenerational Trauma In Comparative Perspective And How Healers Should Approach It A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Online (Zoom) AUDIENCE: County and ACBH contracted Provider staff TRAINER: Kini Chang, LMFT DESCRIPTION: This training will provide empirically evidenced practices and tools to address intergenerational trauma, through a clinical and nonclinical lens. CE Credit: 3 TO REGISTER: Click Here See FLYER for more INFORMATION and to REGISTER. Friday, May 6, 2022; 1:00 – 3:00 pm Building Community Mental Health Leadership Among Korean Immigrant Seniors A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Online (Zoom) AUDIENCE: The training is for Mental Health professionals and anyone in a position to work with older Korean adults; Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). TRAINER: Pysay Phinith LCSW and Yeri Shon MPH, MSW DESCRIPTION: This training will provide a development process for a program that supports senior community members' evolving into leaders around Mental Health. TO REGISTER: Click Here CLICK HERE for: REQUIRED PRE-READING See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION. Friday, April 22, 2022; 9:00 – 12:30 pm Strategies For Promoting Mental Health Among Black Women During The COVID-19 Pandemic A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Zoom:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-rest-for-the-weary-stra AUDIENCE: Staff of Alameda County Behavioral Health, and Mental Health and SUD provider staff from contracted Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). TRAINER: Karriem Salaam, MD; Delane Casiano, MD DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to enhance the overall professional growth and improve clinical skills to help support mental health in Black women who are at risk for negative mental health effects of social and economic stress, gendered racism, and health inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Credit: 3 See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION. Friday, March 25, 2022; 9:00 – 12:30 pm Emotional Reparations: Holistic Healing Within African American Communities A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Staff of Alameda County Behavioral Health, and Mental Health and SUD provider staff from contracted Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). TRAINER: Nia Campinha-Bacote, M.Div. DESCRIPTION: This training will discuss how culturally specific sonic therapy can help facilitate health and healing within the African-American community. CE Credit: 3 See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION. Friday, March 25th, 2022 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PT) Traditional Healing Practices In Prevention And Early Intervention In The LatinX Community A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Description: Participants will increase their knowledge about the diversity and cultural practices within the LatinX Community in Alameda County. Location: Zoom Audience: Clinical Staff , ACBH Staff, Contracted providers, CBO's. CE Credit: N/A See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION. Community Based Learning Training A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services Please see FLYERfor details and REGISTRATION and CE information. Friday, March 18th, 2022 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (PT) Trauma Informed And Culturally Responsive Practices A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services Description: Please join the Office of Ethnic Services in our upcoming training “What Happened to You? Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practices in Working with BIPOC Clients”. This training will be led by Ritchie J. Rubio, Ph.D. and will address principles of culturally-adapting evidenced-based clinical interventions, while working with BIPOC clients. Audience: Behavioral Health Clients and Clinicians CE Credit: 3hrs CE credit Please see the announcement for more information and to register click here. The Impact Of Discrimination On Mental And Physical Health Of The African American Population A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Friday March 11, 2022, 9:00am - 12:30pm Description: The focus of this course is health equity, an exploration of the ways systematic racism and various kinds of discrimination impact the mental and physical health of the African-American populations in the U.S. Trainers: Karinn Glover, MD MPH CE Credit: 3 hours of CE credit Audience: ACBH contracted Provider Staff View FLYER for more details. Treatment Considerations & Practices When Working With The African American Community A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services February 24th, 2022, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Description: This interactive workshop will explore and consider clinical dynamics within the African American community that can help or hinder the therapeutic alliance. Best practice standards will be examined considering the unique needs, history, values, and strengths of our African American clients. Trainer: Dr. La Tanya Takla Audience: ACBH contracted Provider staff (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEP) CE Credit: 3 hours of CEU credit View FLYER for more details. Intro To Afghan Immigrants Living In The U.S. A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Thursday, February 10, 2022, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Description: This training (UELP) will discuss a brief history of Afghanistan, demographics and common traditions, Ethnic cultures among Afghans, including family dynamics and the recent crisis in Afghanistan and its impact on Afghans. Location: Zoom Audience: Health, Mental Health, Social and Human Service Providers, Researchers and Community Leaders. Trainer: Masoud Ghafoer CE Credits available: N/A See FLYER for details and registration information. Trauma Informed And Culturally Responsive Practices A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm (PT) Description: This training will address principles of culturally-adapting evidenced-based clinical interventions, while working with BIPOC clients; using a combination of Top-down and bottom-up frameworks. Location: Online/Zoom Audience: Behavioral Health Clients and Clinicians Trainer: Ritchie J. Rubio, Ph.D CE Credits available: 3hrs CE credit See FLYER for details and registration information. The Office of Ethnic Services invites you to attend the training "Intersectionality Of Diversity And Trauma" A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Friday, Jan 28, 2022, 9:00am - 1:30pm Description: When looking through the lens of trauma, individuals may respond differently depending on his/her diversity variables, and/or the experiences from his/her background. This training focuses on having a deep discussion utilizing current literature to best approach individuals from differing backgrounds, and ways in which intervention techniques can be catered to the African American and other diverse populations. Location: Virtual See FLYER for details and registration information. November 18, 2021 10:30am - 12:30 pm Cultural Tool Box - An Indigenous Perspective on Deep Healing A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Description: The Cultural Toolbox: Will be taking a deep dive into community-defined healing practices and strategies for mental health and addiction recovery. This session is a follow-up to one conducted in 2020 and designed to deepen knowledge and its practical application. Trainer: Anton Treuer Please see attached flyer for details. Thursday, November 4th 2021 at 12 pm Knowing The Traumatized Afghan Refugee A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Description: You and your guests are cordially invited to attend an educational Afghan community event ‘Knowing the Traumatized Afghan Refugee’. Location: Virtual See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information. June 24, 2021 10:00 am to 1:15 pm Cultural Responsiveness Practices and The LBGTQ Community A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services Description: The overarching focus for this training is to increase understanding, awareness and consistent utilization of CR practices and procedures in order to improve services and in turn outcomes for LGBTQ communities. Trainer: Adele James Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yFm5UsHDTs-_HScoVQxzWA View flyer for more details. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Trainings via ACBH Training Calendar Community Based Learning (CBL) Series   Cultural Activities and Announcements ACBH Honors International Women’s Day A message brought to you by ACBH, Division of Health Equity We want to pause this week to recognize International Women’s Day, 2023. As we honor the important role that women play, we would like to especially uplift those women who have worked to shape and advance our understanding and approach to Mental Health and Wellness. As the first Equity Officer at ACBH, it is heartening to celebrate this year’s theme, “Embracing Equity”. The Office of Health Equity was developed in the Fall of 2020, in response to a critical need for the department to remain forever grounded in the important work and focus of its most important resource: individuals and family that form our shared community. Women, no doubt play vital roles in all the communities we serve. We take this time to honor and uplift the critical role that women play in the work that we do throughout our care delivery system. View entire announcement >> BLACK DON’T CRACK? Dispelling the Myth, Uplifting Excellence, Mental Health and Wellness in the African American Community A message brought to you by the Office of Health Equity Friday, February 24, 2023, 10am – 12pm LOCATION: Online via Zoom DESCRIPTION: Join us for a lively panel discussion featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Wade Nobles, Psychologist/Educator/Author and panelists: Dr. Karyn Tribble, Director ACBH Kimi Watkins-Tartt, Director ACDPH Dr. Angela Coombs, Psychiatrist, ACBH Dr. Khalid White, Educator/ Entrepreneur Ken Jones, PEER Mentor, San Mateo County Shuja Johnson, Executive Director, Black Men Speak No registration necessary! Just log in. See flyer for details and zoom link. February 2023 Memo - Black History Month: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow A message brought to you by the ACBH Office of Health Equity As we begin Black History Month, many voices have already acknowledged that we do so from a place of optimism, hope, and pride. For this, we may all be thankful. Our Health Equity Division also recognizes that even with this perspective, one must authentically also hold an awareness that there is still much to do. A simple glance at stereotypical or negative portrayals of members of the African American community in the media; the real-time legislation being proposed in parts of the United States that would either downplay, ignore, or outright erase aspects of African American History; or the persistence of institutional oppression and its impact on wellness overall paint a clear, albeit nuanced picture. View memo. A Fireside Chat with Tommy Orange in Honor of Native American Heritage Month A message brought to you by the Health Equity Division Monday, November 28, 2022 In Honor or Native American Heritage month, the Health Equity Division invites you to a Fireside Chat with Tommy Orange. View Flyer for more information. Alameda County Behavioral Health Honors November as Native American Heritage Month A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services Monday, October 31th, 2022 We pause to acknowledge and honor the history, spirit, tradition, culture, and land of indigenous communities across this nation with special consideration for the Ohlone people of this region. View Flyer for more information. 2022 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS A message brought to you by ACBH, Health Equity Division Sunday, October 30th, 2022 View Flyer for more information. ACBH Honors Hispanic & Latino/Latinx Heritage Month 2022 A message brought to you by the Division of Health Equity - Office of Ethnic Services The month beginning mid-September through mid-October is commonly referred to as Hispanic Latino/Latinx Heritage Month. We at Alameda County Behavioral Health pause to acknowledge and honor the history, spirit, tradition, and culture of this community. We are pleased to join the national recognition of Hispanic Latino/Latinx Heritage Month. Click here to view the memo. Oakland Pride 2022 A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services This year we will be participating in Oakland Pride 2022 on Sunday, September 4th, 2021, from 10am - 6pm. We would love your participation and we look forward to seeing you. Please see the announcement for more information. 1619 Project: Facing Hard Parts Of Our Past To Ready For The Hard Parts Of The Present A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services Please join the Office of Ethnic Services as we host a Fireside chat featuring guest speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones, moderated by Ashara Ekundayo and Y'Anad Burrell; "Facing Hard Parts Of Our Past To Ready For The Hard Parts Of The Present". This fireside chat will speak to the 1619 project and how our Cultural, Historical and Institutional systems effect our African American Communities. This discussion will speak to how we can be more culturally responsive to African American needs and integrating them into the system of care to be more welcoming. See flyer for information and registration details. Community Based Learning Training Series A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services ACBH Office of Ethnic Services and HHREC present a Black History Month Event. Curriculums and program designs were developed through the Alameda County Behavioral Health Innovations Grant Program. See flyer for information and registration details. Cultural Tool Box - An Indigenous Perspective on Deep Healing A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services November 18, 2021 10:30am - 12:30 pm Description: The Cultural Toolbox: Will be taking a deep dive into community-defined healing practices and strategies for mental health and addiction recovery. This session is a follow-up to one conducted in 2020 and designed to deepen knowledge and its practical application. Trainer: Anton Treuer Please see attached flyer for details. Transgender Day Of Remembrance A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services Friday, November 19th from 12-1:00 PM Please join ACBH Pride Coalition, in lifting up the names, stories and voices of our transgender siblings. This open space will offer an opportunity to share stories and remember those from our Transgender communities. View flyer for registration and details. Oakland Pride 2021 Update: Cancelled! A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services and Oakland Pride It is with great regret that Oakland Pride has to cancel our in-person Parade and Festival this year...BUT, we will be doing an online Digital Pride! We are saddened that this decision had to be made, we feel it's the best choice considering the obstacles we faced planning a safe event while in the middle of a pandemic. Our number one concern in producing Oakland Pride, is SAFETY. We want our event to be a safe place for all...and this year we can't guarantee that if we gathered in person. The only thing Oakland Pride wants to SPREAD in the LGBTQ+ community is LOVE! ACBH Pride Coalition Pride Month Celebration A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services We would like to invite you to join in our Pride Month Events! Please click on the attachments below to view our calendar, see upcoming events and get more information. ACBH Pride Coalition Monthly Event Calendar Pride Month Flyer Panel discussion with: Side by Side Youth Lavender Seniors of the East Bay Gender Spectrum Pride Resources