WE ARE SAFE
WE BELONG
WE THRIVE
Culturally attuned and holistic mental health services for underserved refugee and immigrant communities
Founded in 2005 by bilingual/bicultural mental health professionals, CERI is an Oakland-based nonprofit organization offering mental health and other social services to refugees and immigrants affected by war, torture, genocide and other life-altering traumas.
What We Do
Adults and Elders
We offer an array of bilingual services that support mental health and wellbeing. Read More →
Community Care
Wellness in Action (WiA) provides training for paraprofessional community mental health advocates from unserved and underserved refugee and new immigrant communities. Read More →
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
We support LGBTQ+ refugees and immigrants of color, with a focus on the Southeast Asian community. Read More →
Youth and Young Adults
We provide safe spaces for youth to develop community-organizing skills and improve mental health, wellness and self-esteem. Read More →