Project Will Serve 7,665 Individuals Annually
As California continues to strengthen its behavioral health care system, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Safe Passages today celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new Community Wellness and Youth Prevention Wellness Center in Oakland. Funded by almost $9 million through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth, the center will offer community-derived models of mental health services to a projected 7,600 individuals annually in an outpatient setting.
“The opening of the Safe Passages Community Wellness and Prevention Center is a powerful investment in the future of our children and youth. Every child has a right to the tools they need to reach their full potential, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or disability,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We are supporting community-driven efforts that create safe, healing spaces where young people can access the care, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. This center will serve as a critical hub for early intervention and prevention, helping children and families build resilience and well-being that lasts a lifetime.”
