Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

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Organization Description

CSS is a non profit agency in Alameda County that provides support to those in crisis on our local crisis line, 988/Lifeline, Chat and Text, and through our outpatient services and community outreach program. Our Life Saving Mission To reach out and offer support to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis, to work to prevent the suicide of those who are actively suicidal, and to offer hope and caring during times of hopelessness. Our Values Statement We care, from the inside out. With open hearts and minds, we build connections and remain committed to growth to be the best for the people we serve.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • Vaccinations
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
  • RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address 
6117 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94609
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
A Site Staff with main contact indicated hasn't been created yet. Contact your program for more information.

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Phone Counselor, Shift Supervisor, Text Line Shift Supervisor, and Volunteer on text line and Volunteer on the Crisis Line Center for Community Engagement Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Emergency Services & Public Safety
Hours of operation 

We serve our community 24/7 and holidays.

Maximum students 
5