Family Education and Resource Center (FERC)

Spread the word! An upcoming community event: Help for Family Caregivers Coping with Mental Illness or Substance Abuse. When: Saturday, Jan. 27th from 10am-4pm Where: East Oakland Senior Center... 9255 Edes Avenue, Oakland Learn about community resources. Lunch will be provided. This event is part of the African American Family Outreach Project which was approved by the African American Steering Committee for Health and Wellness and paid for by Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services using Mental Health Services Act funds. The African American Family Support Group is a program of the Mental Health Association of Alameda County, 954 60th St., #10, Oakland, CA 94608. Telephone 510-835-5010. The African American Family Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except December) at 954 60th St., #10, Oakland.

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