Support Groups
For the Caregiver
Here at FERC, we know that Alameda County is a diverse community and families may have various needs depending on language, culture, and region. In addition to FERC facilitated support groups, we also recommend attending or visiting many other family support groups in Alameda County. (If you are an Alameda County provider with a new support group, please contact us to let us know and we can list you here.)
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
First Thursday @ 5 to 6:30pm on Zoom
For questions, email mratliff@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 822 4692 6453
Passcode: 503883
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
In Person Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Thursday @ 5 to 6:30pm at the FERC Oakland Office
For questions, email mratliff@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Address: 7677 Oakport St. Suite#100 Oakland, CA.
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Second Tuesday @ 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom
For questions, email aposadas@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 826 3837 5413
Passcode: 580791
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
In Person Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Tuesday @ 4 to 5:30 pm at the FERC Oakland Office.
For questions, email aposadas@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Address: 7677 Oakport St. Suite#100 Oakland, CA.
Virtual Reentry Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
First and third Tuesday @ 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Zoom
For questions, email ssalinas@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1717.
Meeting ID: 851 6912 3481
Passcode: 812960
Reingreso Grupo De Apoyo en Español (Virtual Reentry Family Member & Caregiver Support Group for Spanish Speakers)
Cada segundo jueves del mes de 6:00pm a 7:30pm a través de Zoom.
For questions, email ssalinas@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1717.
Meeting ID: 874 7422 9411
Passcode: 707836
Grupo Virtual para Miembros de Familia & Cuidadores en español (Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group for Spanish Speakers)
Cada primer jueves de el mes de 10:00am a 11:30am. Si tiene preguntas mande un correo electronico a amercado@mhaac.org
O llamenos 510-746-1700 , por favor deje un mensaje. Estas juntas son por Zoom (Abierto para cuidadores de todo el condado)Unase a la junta por este enlace
Numero de ID de la junta: 871 7497 1400
Contraseña: 033408
Para unirse por llamada marque : 1-669-900-9128
Every First Thursday @ 10:00am to 11:30am on Zoom
For questions, email amercado@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Grupo Presencial para Miembros de Familia & Cuidadores en español (In Person Family Member & Caregiver Support Group for Spanish Speakers)
Cada cuatro jueves de el mes de 10:00am a 11:30am. Si tiene preguntas mande un correo electronico a amercado@mhaac.org
O llamenos 510-746-1700 , por favor deje un mensaje. Estos grupos se reúnen en persona en 7677 Oakport St. Suite#100 Oakland, CA.
Every Fourth Thursday @ 10:00am to 11:30am in person at 7677 Oakport St. Suite#100 Oakland, CA.
For questions, email amercado@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Grupo Virtual para Miembros de Familia & Cuidadores en español (Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group for Spanish Speakers)
Cada segundo miercoles de el mes de 5:00pm a 6:30pm. Si tiene preguntas mande un correo electronico a ttachiquin@mhaac.org
O llamenos 510-746-1700 , por favor deje un mensaje. Estas juntas son por Zoom (Abierto para cuidadores de todo el condado)Unase a la junta por este enlace
Numero de ID de la junta: 880 9733 2816
Contraseña: 963535
Para unirse por llamada marque : 1-669-900-9128
Second Wednesday @ 5 to 6:30 pm on Zoom
For questions, email ttachiquin@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Virtual Borderline Personality Disorder – Family Member Support Group
First and third Wednesday @ 5 to 6:30pm on Zoom
For questions, email gcontreras@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 865 5264 8375
Passcode: 201010
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Second Friday @ 10am to 11:30am on Zoom
For questions, please email msolorio@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 882 9107 0425
Passcode: 591123
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
In Person Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Third Friday @ 6pm to 7:30pm at the FERC Oakland Office.
For questions, please email msolorio@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Address: 7677 Oakport St. Suite#100 Oakland, CA.
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Family Education & Resource Center
7677 Oakport St. Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94621
Warm Line: (888) 896-3372
Office: (510) 746-1700
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Father
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Mother
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“Thank you for sharing that you too can empathize with my situation…I always felt alone and ashamed. You really made me understand that this is not only going on in my family…and it’s NOT our fault.”
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Being a caregiver can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Family Education & Resource center supports the families and caregivers of children, youth, adults, and seniors working through mental health conditions. Our dedicated team, extensive program offerings, peer support groups, and resource library are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to connect with an advocate.