Support Resources
LGBTQ+ Resources
OUSD LGBTQ+ Resources
Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
LGBTQ+ 24/7 Youth Crisis Line
Oakland Public Library
Find content for teens of all ages. Oakland Public Library has many resources, events and much much more.
Visit us in person. Visit us on the web. Join us on social media.
Read some books. Stream some music. Watch a movie. Play some games. Hang out. Volunteer. Come to an event. Find information you need. Do a project. Make some art. Learn something new. Share your talents. Help us make the library a welcoming happy space for all Oakland teens.
BIPOC Resources
We know that it's important to find someone who either “gets it” personally, or is at least open to understanding your unique needs. Below we highlight some mental & emotional health care resources that cater to BIPOC communities.
OUSD BIPOC Resources
Therapy for Black Girls
La Clinica
Youth Heart Health Center
Freedom Community Clinic
Asian Health Services
Asian Health Services Specialty Mental Health Prevention Program
Homies Empowerment
African American Male Achievement is designed to dramatically improve academic and ultimately life outcomes for African American male students in Oakland.
The Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA) programs lift up the diverse API populations in Oakland for every student to thrive, achieve and succeed in OUSD.
The Latino Student Achievement provides Latino students the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in college, career, and life.
BEAM Black Emotional Mental Health Resources: Journal prompts, self-care, and grounding practices
Asian Mental Health Collective makes mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
LatinxTherapy is a directory of LatinX & Spanish-speaking therapists to help you find the right therapist. The platform now also includes resources for undocumented individuals seeking mental health services.