Community Boards San Francisco

Community Boards San Francisco San Francisco Conflict Resolution Center
Building Community Through Conflict Resolution What is Mediation?

Community Boards operates the longest running nonprofit conflict resolution center in the United States. We have an excellent reputation for supplying high quality programs in the community since 1976. We offer a range of affordable conflict resolution programs and services to residents, businesses, schools and communities throughout San Francisco and surrounding areas. Our mediation services are offered in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and English through our corps of 450+ highly skilled volunteer Community Mediators. Mediation is an opportunity to have a safe, structured meeting to discuss a shared problem. Our mediators guide this meeting, asking questions and keeping the discussion focused. They remain neutral -- they don’t judge, weigh evidence or deliver a verdict. The ultimate goal of any mediation is for the parties, themselves, to create a shared, workable agreement. Confidentiality, fairness and respect are the three core tenets of mediation.

We loved tabling at the San Francisco State Service & Internship Fair! Connecting with students and teaching the communi...
09/14/2026

We loved tabling at the San Francisco State Service & Internship Fair! Connecting with students and teaching the community about the valuable work Community Boards does is always a great time.

Community Board Program's nationally-recognized The Basics of Mediationintroduces core conflict resolution skills in a t...
09/09/2026

Community Board Program's nationally-recognized The Basics of Mediationintroduces core conflict resolution skills in a training designed for managers, human resource professionals, attorneys, ombuds, social workers, community organizers, and others interested in learning conflict resolution and mediation skills.

Basics has set the “gold standard” for Northern California’s mediation trainings: comprehensive, practical, topical, and affordable.

Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/G2Bbt15dbm

This workshop will explore the role of bystanders and third parties—including friends, family members, managers, mediato...
09/02/2026

This workshop will explore the role of bystanders and third parties—including friends, family members, managers, mediators, social workers, landlords, and other professionals. What can you realistically do when someone comes to you with a conflict? When should you intervene—and when might intervening make things worse?

Participants will practice basic “conflict first aid” techniques for stabilizing difficult situations, responding when immediate action is needed, and helping people determine what kind of support to seek next.

Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/xYoD7XGJhB

Community Board Program's nationally-recognized The Basics of Mediationintroduces core conflict resolution skills in a t...
08/31/2026

Community Board Program's nationally-recognized The Basics of Mediationintroduces core conflict resolution skills in a training designed for managers, human resource professionals, attorneys, ombuds, social workers, community organizers, and others interested in learning conflict resolution and mediation skills.

Basics has set the “gold standard” for Northern California’s mediation trainings: comprehensive, practical, topical, and affordable.

Register now at this link: https://tr.ee/G2Bbt15dbm

When conflict arises, it’s easy to feel like there are only two choices: confront it or avoid it. But effective conflict...
08/28/2026

When conflict arises, it’s easy to feel like there are only two choices: confront it or avoid it. But effective conflict management starts with a different question: What does this situation actually need?

In this interactive workshop, Jennifer Yeh introduces Conflict Triage, a practical framework for assessing conflict before deciding how to respond. Drawing on principles of medical triage and conflict resolution, participants will learn how to recognize what they can handle themselves, when outside help is needed, and what to do when a conflict cannot be immediately resolved.

Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/xYoD7XGJhB

If you are having a conflict with a neighbor, friend, coworker, or other community member, Community Boards is here to h...
08/26/2026

If you are having a conflict with a neighbor, friend, coworker, or other community member, Community Boards is here to help! We can help mediate a variety of conflicts, including:

- Landlord & tenant disputes
- Roommate disagreements
- Family and domestic conflicts
- Neighbor issues
- Communication breakdowns
- Noise disturbances
- Pet problems
- Parking issues
- Tree & vegetation care
- and more!

Great lessons from Dolly: Show kindness, don’t be afraid to love big, don’t be afraid to dream big, don’t be afraid to c...
08/26/2026

Great lessons from Dolly: Show kindness, don’t be afraid to love big, don’t be afraid to dream big, don’t be afraid to care more about others.

Basics introduces core conflict resolution skills for managers, HR professionals, attorneys, ombuds, social workers, and...
08/24/2026

Basics introduces core conflict resolution skills for managers, HR professionals, attorneys, ombuds, social workers, and those interested in expanding their professional and personal skill sets. Participants gain the skills needed to handle a broad range of disputes and to communicate effectively. Basics training topics include:
- Employing effective communication and active listening
- Dealing with strong emotions
- De-escalating anger
- Addressing diversity
- Balancing power
- Breaking impasse
- Managing a negotiation

Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/G2Bbt15dbm

Join us on August 27 for our next Conflict Resolution Clinic We Keep Us Safe: Practical Tools from Unarmed Civilian Prot...
08/21/2026

Join us on August 27 for our next Conflict Resolution Clinic We Keep Us Safe: Practical Tools from Unarmed Civilian Protection.

Participants will learn about holistic check-ins, situational awareness, and the OODA loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. These tools are useful not only in international peacekeeping contexts, but also in everyday settings where conflict, stress, or uncertainty can arise.
At the heart of this workshop is a powerful reminder: we cannot de-escalate what is happening around us if we have not first learned how to steady ourselves. This session is designed for people who care about community safety, conflict transformation, nonviolence, and practical ways to protect one another.
No prior experience is required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your commitment to building safer communities.
Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/d3KuguYgN2

Become a Certified Mediator with Community Boards’ 40-hour The Basics of Mediation Training. It’s ideal for people who w...
08/12/2026

Become a Certified Mediator with Community Boards’ 40-hour The Basics of Mediation Training. It’s ideal for people who want to learn to mediate and to enhance their conflict resolution skills. Basics is structured with a practical and proven step-by-step framework so attendees can become successful neutral third-party mediators. These skills can be used to mediate conflicts that arise in the workplace, in the community, and at home.

Register now using this link: https://tr.ee/G2Bbt15dbm

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601 Van Ness Avenue, Ste 2070
San Francisco, CA
94102

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

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