Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services Transition Age Youth Programs: (510) 567 - 8100
ITION TRANS FORMATION Transition Age Youth Program 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94606
DIAGNOSIS IS NOT DESTINY WE ARE PROUD
that transition age youth have been a priority within the system of care at Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (ACBHCS) for the past seven years, and that we enthusiastically support the Mental Health Services Act.
WHAT IS THE TAY SYSTEM OF CARE?
The Transition Age Youth (TAY) System of Care exists to improve the services and outcomes for youth, age sixteen through twenty-four who are experiencing mental illness, in making successful and seamless transitions towards self-sufficiency and independent living.
WHO DO WE SERVE?
The TAY System of Care primarily serves youth aged 16-24 who are Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) or Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI). As a result of the mental disorder the young person has substantial impairment in self-care, school functioning, family relationships, or in their ability to function in the community.
SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
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Including youth in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services; Creating services based upon the Wellness, Recovery and Resiliency model; Accepting a young person where he or she is at and supporting positive changes from that point; Ensuring that youth in all communities have access to the same quality of care.
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) passed by voters in 2004, mandated a change in the way mental health services are delivered. Consumers are invited to be partners in their care and for the first time it seems there is real hope that a person can recover from mental illness and go on to live a happy, productive life.
Youth exiting children’s services who will need assistance transitioning into adult life, avoiding hospitalization, homelessness, or incarceration; Youth currently receiving adult mental health services who need more and age-appropriate support; Youth with no mental health service history or those who have only had contact with county crisis programs.
Youth experiencing more complex placement issues that go beyond office-based treatment plans may be referred to the TRANSITION ASSESSMENT TEAM by calling:
(510) 567-8100
TAY with mental disorders seeking office-based mental health services and counseling may be referred through ACCESS by calling:
(800) 491-9099
In addition, there are many other youth-based services available to meet the mental health needs of Transition Age Youth in Alameda County.
TAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY For more information about services for TAY please call (510) 567-8100 TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (16-24 YEARS OLD)
CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF CARE (UP TO 18 YEARS OLD)
1. City of Berkeley TIP Program 2180 Milvia St Berkeley CA 94704 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us (510) 981-5236, Fawn Downs Ages Served: 16-24 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
5. Bay Area Youth Centers - RAFA 22245 Main St., Ste 200 Hayward, CA 94541 www.bayareayouthcenters.org (510) 727-9401 x 139, Rebecca Long Ages Served: 16-24 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
6. Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) 1255 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94702 www.byaonline.org (510) 845-9010, Niculia Williams Ages Served: 8-21 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
The “Transition to Independence Program” (TIP) is a partnership between the City of Berkeley’s Mental Health Division and Alameda County.
Bay Area Youth Centers (BAYC) is a Hayward based, long-term residential program that serves adolescents in foster care.
Berkeley Youth Alternatives provides comprehensive services that encompass the mental, emotional, physical and social dimensions of development.
Services Provided: Case Management / Medication Support MH Counseling / 24 Hr. Services
Case Management / MH Counseling Peer Groups / Housing / 24 Hr. Services
Services Provided: Case Management / MH Counseling Peer Groups
2. Fred Finch STAY Program 3800 Coolidge Avenue Oakland, CA 94602 www.fredfinch.wordpress.com (510) 485-5243, Roger Daniels Ages Served: 16-24 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
4. Youth Uprising 8711 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94621 www.youthuprising.org (510) 777-9909, Jason Williams Ages Served: 13-24 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
7. West Coast Children’s Clinic 3301 E. 12th Street, Suite 259 Oakland, CA 94601 www.westcoastcc.org (510) 269-9043 Ages Served: under 18 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
The STAY program is a partnership between Fred Finch Youth Center and Tri-City Homeless Coalition that provides a comprehensive range of clinical case management services and housing to young adults.
Youth UpRising is a comprehensive youth center with a culture of personal transformation and community change based on principles of youth development.
West Coast Children’s Clinic is committed to providing psychological services to vulnerable children, youth, and their families regardless of their ability to pay.
Services Provided: Case Management / Medication Support MH Counseling / Housing
3. STARS Transitions Program 545 Estudillo Ave San Leandro, CA 94577 www.starsinc.com (510) 352-9200, Amy Bunn Ages Served: 18-24 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm The STARS TAY program offers intensive case management for youth with severe and persistent mental health disabilities. Services Provided: Case Management / Medication Support MH Counseling / Peer Groups
Services Provided: Case Management / MH Counseling Peer Groups
Services Provided: Case Management / MH Counseling Peer Groups / Housing / 24 Hr. Services
8. Willow Rock Adolescent Center 2050 Fairmont Dr. San Leandro, CA 94578 www.telecarecorp.org (510) 895-5502 , (510) 483-3030 Ages Served: 12-17 24 hours a day, 7 days / week for 51/50 and Crisis
“There will never really be a totally free space, you have to find it in your mind.” -Anonymous Youth
Willow Rock Center is a short term program that serves Alameda County Adolescents experiencing high levels of distress and acute psychiatric symptoms. 51/50 referral site only. Services Provided: Case Management / MH Counseling Peer Groups / 24 Hr. Services