03/17/2022
Today’s #staffspotlight shines on the amazing Chrissy Arlen! If you’re a volunteer you know that Chrissy has the uncanny ability to make you feel special and appreciated ☺️
A Home Within
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- United States
- Oakland, CA
- A Home Within
The only national nonprofit focused exclusively on meeting the emotional needs of foster youth. A Home Within recruits licensed mental health professionals who each volunteer to see one current or former foster youth in weekly therapy - free of charge, and for "as long as it takes."
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03/15/2022
Soulful Liberation is an organization that sheds light on foster youths' stories through various art forms. They also provide holistic health and wellness coaching, training, and programming, all with a mission to empower youth and adults to heal their pain to show up with purpose and power. The founder, Ángela Quijada- Banks, has a podcast by the same name, which shares people's journeys of self-exploration, healing, and establishing personal freedom of self and community. Give it a listen here: https://buff.ly/3ic8rXm.
#ahomewithin #podcast #mentalhealth #volunteer #therapy #therapist #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare
03/12/2022
We all know we are in the midst of a national mental health crisis. Check out Lenny Bernstein's recent article in The Washington Post to read more about therapist burnout: https://buff.ly/3Ct5pYo.
Can you relate?
#ahomewithin #mentalhealth #therapist #therapy #volunteer #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
03/10/2022
One of our San Francisco volunteers, Dr. Tiffany Loggins, published a new book! 📖 Her work reveals to clinicians and patients alike how CBT can be used to develop healthy coping skills, alter thinking patterns, and ultimately help people live happier lives. Check it out! https://buff.ly/3MBUiki
#ahomewithin #volunteer #therapy #therapist #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare #cbt
03/07/2022
March is SOCIAL WORK MONTH! We're so grateful for all of the amazing social workers in our community. Check out this spotlight of one of our social workers, Emily: https://buff.ly/2ZLq76j.
Who's a social worker you're thankful for? Tag them below!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth #mentalhealth #socialwork
03/05/2022
Our very own Research Consultants, Saralyn and Deanna, have co-authored a new article on the needs and requested resources of foster youth in college in the first months of the pandemic. Findings highlight the ways we can collectively support current and former foster youth with their educational goals during COVID-19, including increasing access to mental health services, support for connection and relationship, and resource information to promote self-agency.
Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3vDFQlS.
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare #volunteer
03/01/2022
We’ve got another Staff Spotlight to brighten your Tuesday! This week we asked Candice, our wonderful California Clinical Director, a few fun questions. Thank you for your joy and light, Candice!
#ahomewithin #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
02/24/2022
Please join us in extending the warmest WELCOME to our new volunteers! We're so excited to welcome you to our community!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #volunteer #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
02/19/2022
Come get your questions answered at one of our next info sessions! Email Emily at [email protected] for information on how to join. See you there!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare #volunteer
02/16/2022
Check out this exciting screenwriting course and competition opportunity exclusively for current and former foster youth! Details and link to the registration here: https://buff.ly/3rwf24x Don't wait to check it out—space is limited!!
Many thanks to Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. for this post and for letting us know about this amazing opportunity!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare #volunteer
02/10/2022
Today's Staff Spotlight: Grace Manger, our amazing National Program Director! We're so grateful for all the ways Grace makes A Home Within shine ☺️
02/08/2022
Former foster youth Michael Fulch shares his thoughts on the intersections of trauma, foster care, and mental health in this article from The Imprint. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3spCxeY.
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #volunteer #mentalhealth #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
02/04/2022
If you missed our last info session, worry not! Join us and get your questions answered on Saturday, 2/5 at 11am PST/2pm EST at this link: https://buff.ly/3qt3y14.
#ahomewithin #infosession #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth
01/25/2022
We're so excited to share that our amazing Clinical Consultant, Emily Yang, will be part of Slumberkins All Feelings Welcome Series this week, on Thursday 1/27 at 12pm PST! Tune in over on Slumberkins' Instagram as Emily goes live and discusses how her play practice therapy can help parents process these overwhelming and exhausting times 😟 🙏 💙
#slumberkins #ahomewithin #allfeelingswelcome #parenting #therapy #fosteryouth #mentalhealth #volunteer
01/22/2022
Mark your calendars for our first Continuing Education Event of the year with Dr. Ayelet Barkai — who also happens to be co-clinical director of our Boston/Cambridge chapter! Full description of the course where you can register can be found here: https://buff.ly/33zRItJ
P.S. Did you know CE Events are FREE to A Home Within volunteers?
#continuingeducation #ahomewithin #mentalhealth #fostercare
01/20/2022
Have you wondered what it's like volunteering for A Home Within? Watch Julie and two other A Home Within volunteer therapists from our amazing Hudson Valley chapter share their experiences in our new YouTube video: https://buff.ly/3KC27FU
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #infosession #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
01/15/2022
Are you interested in finding out more about volunteering with A Home Within? We have two opportunities for you to ask your questions! Our Clinical Consultant, Emily, and our National Program Director, Grace, can't wait to meet you at our upcoming info sessions.
1/21 session link: https://buff.ly/3tvu8J0
2/5 session link: https://buff.ly/3qt3y14
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #infosession #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
01/13/2022
Feedback like this reminds us of why we do what we do, and we are honored to be part of a community that is making a valuable, lasting impact!
Read our full article with CASA of Contra Costa County in The Imprint here: https://buff.ly/3FoswTN
or sign up to volunteer with us here: https://buff.ly/3wFS0bG.
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
01/11/2022
🎉 A Home Within is in the news! 🎉
Check out our recent article in The Imprint about our partnership with CASA of Contra Costa County here: https://buff.ly/3zJlDuY!
#ahomewithin #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #volunteer #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare
01/07/2022
These are just 5 of the many reasons that you will find volunteering with us to be fulfilling both for you and your client!
Click the link in our bio to apply!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #volunteer #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
01/07/2022
"The United States is entering its third COVID winter, with no end to the pandemic in sight. There is a loud minority of vaccine-averse Americans, and a dangerous number of anti-science politicians cynically manipulating that for power. At the same time, the mental health of Americans is entering its own crisis from the stresses of pandemic life. Our guest today is the Surgeon General of the United States, Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, whose job it is to help navigate these dangerous waters and keep all of us healthy."
Listen to this episode of Alyssa Milano 's Sorry Not Sorry podcast here: https://buff.ly/34a74Vt.
#ahomewithin #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #covid #covid19 #foster #fosteryouth #fostercare
01/05/2022
Mental health services are now more essential than ever in the midst of a mental health crisis, but therapists are having to turn patients away. Read the full The New York Times article here: https://buff.ly/32YCT32.
#ahomewithin #mentalhealth #therapy #therapist #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth #nyt #newyorktimes
12/30/2021
We all echo our wonderful Program Assistant Mia's expression of thanks and holiday wishes to you all. We are so grateful for every one of you and wish you all the best, always!
#ahomewithin #happyholidays #thankyou #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth #mentalhealth #therapy
12/22/2021
All of us here at A Home Within are grateful beyond measure for every member of our community. We would like to wish you all joy, peace, and good health this season and in the coming year!
#ahomewithin #thankyou #happyholidays #therapy #mentalhealth #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
12/17/2021
We at A Home Within want to wish all of our community a very happy holiday season! We are so grateful for you and hope that this time is filled with warmth, laughter, and an abundance of joy.
Happy Holidays!
#ahomewithin #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #foster #fostercare #fosteryouth
Address
95 41st Street, #11172
Oakland, CA
94611
General information
By providing just one stable relationship to each of these vulnerable kids and young adults, our volunteer therapists are helping them to break the cycle of chronic loss and enabling them to becoming healthy and productive members of the community. [Strict confidentiality is observed by our clinicians. Our staff does not know the identity of A Home Within clients, and our posts about specific foster youth are not intended to imply that any of them are being treated by A Home Within.]
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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Nearby government services
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436 14th St
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436 14th Street, Suite 820
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436 14th St, Ste 1417
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Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
1333 Broadway, Plaza Level Suite 100 -
388 19th St
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475 14th St Ste 800
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150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 3rd Floor
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150 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Fl 4th
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500 12th St Ste 105
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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
1111 Franklin Street, 5th Floor -
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1600 Franklin St
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City of Oakland - Local Government
1 Frank H Ogawa Plz
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6114 La Salle Avenue, Box 462
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Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
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1720 Broadway, Fl 2nd
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484 Lake Park Ave. #160
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2101 Webster St, Ste 1200
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“The life of a foster youth is often filled with strife, trauma, and depression. The program gives us a chance to have a release.” #KaiserPermanenteThrive
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It’s been a rough two years for lots of people. This year we wanted to highlight a few charities and organizations local to Chicago. If you’re looking to give back this year check out these charities/organizations.
A Home Within My Block, My Hood, My City
THANK YOU to Debra & Kath from A Home Within who are participating in our Move Your Way Fundraiser this week to support our Foster Dignity initiative. Debra & Kathy are walking to bring more support and awareness to foster care.
“One of our primary goals is to bring the reality of the foster care system to the public,” Debra said.
They are SO close to their goal! Can you help them get there: https://race-your-way-2021.funraise.org/fundraiser/debra-and-kathy-a-home-within
THANK YOU to Karen Zilberstein and A Home Within for supporting our Race Your Way fundraiser to support our Foster Dignity program. ❤
We are SO close to our goal! Can you help us get there? https://race-your-way-2021.funraise.org/
Please join us in thanking our sponsors for our upcoming Race Your Way Move-a-thon Fundraiser: Greenfield Savings Bank and A Home Within. ❤❤ Thank you for supporting us and our racers. Together we can do big things!
If you'd like to support the fundraiser please check out this link: https://race-your-way-2021.funraise.org/
Happening now...a great singer/songwriter, Lucy Kaplansky, is doing a virtual concert to support A Home Within, who support youth in foster care.
Nice that you're doing this benefit with all requests. Would love to hear you do "The Thief" which you haven't done in several years!
YOU CAN LINK TO MY ALL-REQUEST CONCERT for A Home Within on Friday at 8 pm ET through these links. Hope you can join me!
www.ahomewithin.org
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMXYfN8eL0QyGpTM3har0g
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHomeWithin/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ahomewithin
Amazing!! An anonymous donor just matched 100% of the donations for my benefit concert for A Home Within on Friday! Thank you whoever you are (and all you other donors.)
Check out this benefit concert for A Home Within—another great organization serving current and former foster youth!
For more info visit http://ahomewithin.org/lucy-kaplansky/
Hey guys, I’m taking requests for my online show until this Friday, I promise to do a bunch of them. If you want to request a song, go to ahomewithin.org/lucy-kaplansky/ The concert is a benefit for A Home Within and it’s on Fri 6/26 at 8 pm ET.
NEWS! At long last I'll be doing MY VERY FIRST ONLINE CONCERT on Friday June 26 at 8 PM, as a benefit for A Home Within. And I'll be taking requests before the show through this link:
https://www.ahomewithin.org/lucy-kaplansky
I"M SO EXCITED!
As a former psychologist, A Home Within is very close to my heart, it's a national organization that provides free psychotherapy to current and former foster youth through a network of volunteer psychotherapists.