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 mgreene@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 822 4692 6453
Passcode: 503883
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
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: 822 4692 6453
Passcode: 503883
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group for Spanish Speakers
Second Wednesday @ 5 to 7:30 pm on Zoom
For questions, email amercado@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 892 5669 2361 Passcode:039556 One Tap Mobile:1-669-900-9128
Virtual African American Family Member Support Group
Fourth Tuesday @ 5:30 to 7:30pm on Zoom
For questions, email alicia@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 936 6897 0080
Passcode: 663662
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
Virtual Borderline Personality Disorder – Family Member Support Group
First Wednesday @ 5 to 6:30pm on Zoom
For questions, email gcontreras@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 848 7574 9614
Passcode: 950885
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday @ 7 to 9:00pm on Zoom
For questions, email lisa@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700.
Meeting ID: 882 9107 0425
Passcode: 591123
One Tap Mobile: 1-669-900-9128
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group – In Partnership with NAMI
Second Monday @ 7 to 9:00pm on Zoom
For Zoom link or questions, please email marsha@nami-trivalley.org
Virtual Family Member & Caregiver Support Group – In Partnership with NAMI Tri-Valley
Fourth Monday @ 7 to 9:00pm on Zoom
For Zoom link or questions, please email marsha@nami-trivalley.org
In Person Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Family Member & Caregiver Support Group – In Partnership with Union City Family Center
Third Wednesday @ 9 to 10:30am at Barnard-White Middle School Room B6
For questions, please email michele@mhaac.org or leave a message at (510) 746-1700
Contact
Family Education & Resource Center
7677 Oakport St. Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94621
Warm Line: (888) 896-3372
Office: (510) 746-1700
“You were there for me when even my own family and friends didn’t know what to do anymore…not because they don’t love me…but they couldn’t understand what I was going through. Thank you for being there and helping us as a whole.”
Family Member
“I was about to give up. I’m glad I didn’t. My family is forever grateful to FERC.”
Father
“Knowing that you’re family members too – I know you GET IT. I don’t have to explain or defend myself…and that feels good.”
Mother
“You held the hope for us even when we didn’t think hope was even possible.”
Family Member
“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.”
Sister
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To Get the Support You Need
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.