Center for Empowering
Refugees & Immigrants
〰️ We are SAFE
〰️ We BELONG
〰️ We THRIVE
〰️ We are CERI
〰️ We are SAFE 〰️ We BELONG 〰️ We THRIVE 〰️ We are CERI
Culturally attuned and holistic mental health services for underserved refugee and immigrant communities
Founded in 2005 by bilingual/bicultural mental health professionals, CERI is an Oakland-based nonprofit organization offering mental health and other social services to refugees and immigrants affected by war, torture, genocide and other life-altering traumas.
What We Do
Adults and Elders
We offer an array of bilingual services that support mental health and wellbeing. Read More →
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
We support LGBTQ+ refugees and immigrants of color, with a focus on the Southeast Asian community. Read More →
Community Care
Wellness in Action (WiA) provides training for paraprofessional community mental health advocates from unserved and underserved refugee and new immigrant communities. Read More →
Youth and Young Adults
We provide safe spaces for youth to develop community-organizing skills and improve mental health, wellness and self-esteem. Read More →