Our mission is to improve the social, psychological, and economic health of refugees and immigrants affected by genocide, war, and extreme trauma.
CERI is a community-based mental health, non-profit organization founded in 2006 by bilingual/bicultural mental health professionals. We are dedicated to providing culturally competent mental health and other social services to refugee and immigrant families with multiple layers of complex needs, exposure to violence and trauma both in their current environment and in their native countries, and w
06/19/2026
CERI represents with public remarks from Kate, Pu Joe, Mory, and Srey at the Board of Supervisors meeting. June 22, 2026 Hearings Schedule
β’ FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Overview
β’ Program Area Overviews
- Public Assistance
- Health Care
- Public Protection
- General Government
β’ Final Adjustments & Other Issues
β’ Close Budget Hearings
Reground is the culminating event organized and facilitated by Wellness In Action - WIA grantees who have successfully completed our embodied mental health training. Each one of them brought light and life to the program, deepening and honing their skills through hands-on experience, where they facilitated wellness activities and networking for mental health providers, community workers, and community members who identify as belonging or supporters of the BIPOC, refugee and immigrant communities.
Held at Clinton Park in Oakland, Reground is a space where the grantees share their talents and give back to the community, embodying the lessons and wisdom they have gained through the training.
This year the event featured a somatic dance activity, art activity, honey + other bee products and herbs activity where participants learned how to create medicine, indigenous traditional dance from the Philippines, traditional games from Ethiopia, connection and remembrance through food from different cultures, music, dance performances and delicious food.
A day filled with nourishing activities where participants could meet new people from different cultures, learn new things, celebrate and build a welcoming and unified environment together.
We are so proud of our grantees and the amazing community that is around us!
Thank you so much to everyone who came to the event and made this day a special one to remember!
Georgia Young
06/18/2026
Reground is the culminating event organized and facilitated by Wellness In Action - WIA grantees who have successfully completed our embodied mental health training. Each one of them brought light and life to the program, deepening and honing their skills through hands-on experience, where they facilitated wellness activities and networking for mental health providers, community workers, and community members who identify as belonging or supporters of the BIPOC, refugee and immigrant communities.
Held at Clinton Park in Oakland, Reground is a space where the grantees share their talents and give back to the community, embodying the lessons and wisdom they have gained through the training.
This year the event featured a somatic dance activity, art activity, honey + other bee products and herbs activity where participants learned how to create medicine, indigenous traditional dance from the Philippines, traditional games from Ethiopia, connection and remembrance through food from different cultures, music, dance performances and delicious food.
A day filled with nourishing activities where participants could meet new people from different cultures, learn new things, celebrate and build a welcoming and unified environment together.
We are so proud of our grantees and the amazing community that is around us!
Thank you so much to everyone who came to the event and made this day a special one to remember!
Georgia Young
06/17/2026
CERI celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day, honoring history June 19, 1865 Galveston Texas, Remember the Past. Celebrate our Culture. Inspire the Future.
Our office will be closed Friday June 19th in Remembrance.
06/17/2026
CERI is so very happy for our community group of elders who cruised for the very first time aboard the Carnival Luminosa! Thank you staff Sophal Yin for leading the group and fulfilling dreams of leisure, wonderful dining, beautiful sights and the joy of experiencing this together. We are grateful! πβ¨βοΈπππ½
06/16/2026
CERIβs Punlu Setrei Khmer Group αααααΊααααααΈααααα and Chakara Group River Outing ππ
Had a wonderful day spent by the river with good friends, families, great conversations, lots of laughter, and time to relax in nature. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day so special. These moments of connection, support, and community are what make our groups so meaningful.
Looking forward to many more adventures together! β€οΈβοΈποΈ
Kanley Souet-Pich
06/15/2026
CERIβs elders enjoyed picking fresh sweet blueberries at LoCa Blueberry Farm in Lodi! It was 95 degrees but they stayed hydrated and motivated by this annual activity! We picnicked at Angel Cruz Park in the afternoon, enjoying delicious food, company and the joy of camaraderie and community! Thank you East Bay Foundation on Aging for outings like this that bring our elders together!
06/13/2026
Filipino Independence Day known as Araw ng Kalayaan is celebrated on June 12th marking the 128th anniversary of the nation's declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. π΅π βοΈ
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