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Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) at Cal State East Bay

The Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) is a nonprofit, no-cost training facility that offers mental health supports and assessments to San Francisco Bay Area communities. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2019), 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness, 1 in 25 adults experience serious mental illness, and 17% of youth (age 6-17%) experience a mental health disorder. Estimates suggest that about half receive treatment. The CCC provides a variety of therapeutic and psychoeducational services often in multiple languages for diverse populations to address anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, parenting challenges, or relational difficulties. Many of our clients are underserved, low-income, unemployed, uninsured, without medi-cal, undocumented citizens often afraid of deportation, and struggling individuals, children, and families requiring essential mental health and relational supports for school and life success.

Graduate trainees in the School Psychology and School Counseling programs provide counseling services and assessments to clients. Trainees are supervised by Educational Psychology Department faculty and clinical supervisors. Counseling and assessment sessions are video-recorded and reviewed by clinical teams to provide professional clinical feedback and learning for trainees. Counselor trainees volunteer about 1.5 days and see 1-3 clients weekly in the CCC. All trainees are required to be members of the CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).

We are currenly offering counseling services though telemental health. We hope to offer in-person services again in the near future.

Counseling trainees develop skills in:

assessments
phone and history intakes
therapuetic techniques
treatment planning
microcounseling skills
telehealth services
outreach
professional documentation

CCC Co-Directors

Dr. Oanh Tran (oanh.tran@csueastbay.edu)

Kristin Porter, LMFT

Clinic Coordinator

Stephanie Lancet (stephanie.lancet@csueastbay.edu)

More information about the CCC

The School Psychology Association (SPA) is affiliated with the School Psychology Program at Cal State East Bay. SPA aims to promote the field of school psychology through professional development and social networking. Our mission is to support diverse and innovative leaders who enhance learning and social-emotional development in all children and youth. We advocate for ethical, equitable, and effective services. Through our collaborative and intellectual engagement, we are unified in promoting social justice and equality.

We encourage our school psychology community, including alumni and students, to remain active in professional organizations such as the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) and the California Association for School Psychologists (CASP). Connect with us on social media to stay updated and engaged.

Our amazing trainees are actively involved and serve on our leadership team or as members.

Highlights of SPA:

Professional Development: Staying connected with organizations like NASP and CASP offers continuous learning opportunities and access to the latest research and practices in school psychology.
Networking: Engaging with professional communities helps build a robust network of peers and mentors, fostering collaboration and support.
Advocacy: Active participation in professional organizations empowers school psychologists to advocate for policies and practices that support ethical, equitable, and effective services for all students.
Leadership Opportunities: Serving on leadership teams within these organizations provides valuable experience and helps shape the future of the field.
Social Justice and Equality: Collaborative efforts within the school psychology community promote initiatives focused on social justice and equality, ensuring all children and youth receive the support they need to thrive.

For more information about SPA, contact our 2024-2025 student leaders:

Laura Sparling - lsparling@horizon.csueastbay.edu

Jenna Nishihira - jnishihira@horizon.csueastbay.edu

The Social Justice League (SJL) is a student organization that is supported by the Department of Educational Psychology and recognized by 绿帽换妻. SJL was created in 2011 by students in the School Psychology and School Counseling Programs. The SJL's mission is to promote and advocate for diversity and equality for underserved populations. We are committed to fighting social injustices, promoting awareness about social issues, and providing resources and support to underprivileged communities. Each semester, SJL participates in and sponsors various activities, on and off campus, to support the community (e.g., fundraising, school adoptions, mental health awareness) as a way to give back, empower, and educate those without voices.

The various SJL events aim to encourage all University students to Take Action

Become aware of injustice around you
Increase your knowledge about issues of social injustice by reading newspapers, internet resources, and talking to others interested in creating change
Volunteer with an organization that is promoting change (see our links section).
Have conversations with friends to spread your knowledge
Stand up and speak up! Intervene when you witness an injustice and let your voice be heard

What does Social Justice mean?

Social justice refers to the values that strive to decrease or eliminate inequity, promote inclusiveness of diversity, and establish environments that are supportive for all people. While there are minor variations in the definition of what social justice is, there are commonalities among them all. Most definitions of social justice include: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity, and Equal Treatment.

SJL Mission

The mission of SJL is to empower people to work toward positive social change and social justice by: