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Whatever It Takes to Address COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is so fortunate to be part of a compassionate, generous, and resilient community during this community health crisis, COVID-19. We are doing whatever it takes to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the people we serve.

Since 1953, BACS has responded to crisis after crisis in our community – and we are first responders for thousands of people experiencing mental health crises, housing crises, and other crises. Our team is filled with experts at crisis management, as part of the work the team does every single day.

BACS cannot close our crucial programs down. As Governor Newsom reminded us in his update, schools that are closing will have a significant impact on those children who only get their one meal a day from school, and those children who get their only shelter at school because their family is homeless. The same is true of BACS participants. We are, in most cases, the only shelter people have; the only meal people get; the only social connection people get. We are taking all the recommendations seriously to protect our clients, protect our team, and reduce the potential impact of the Coronavirus.

BACS leadership has been actively partnering with city, county, state, and federal agencies to determine the best response to this constantly evolving situation. Here are some of the concrete steps BACS has taken to protect our clients, as well as our front-line employees so they can continue to support our vulnerable community members:

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BACS Brings Crisis Residential to Solano!

November 12, 2015

We are delighted to announce that BACS Crisis Residential Treatment services are coming to Solano County!

Our Crisis Residential Treatment programs serve individuals who are actively experiencing a mental health crisis, who need practical and therapeutic support to recover quickly.

These programs are serene and home-like environments with constant care, supervision, and wellness & recovery support for individuals in crisis. Our programs are a residential alternative to psychiatric hospitalization, or provide support after hospitalization. Supports include respite, individual & group therapy, family support, crisis management, and long-term plans for wellness & recovery.

Tagged With: Crisis Residential Treatment, Solano County

BACS Connections October 2015

November 12, 2015

Benefit Concert for BACS in San Francisco!

Causemaster benefit graphic

CAUSEMASTER is hosting a benefit concert for BACS on October 23rd! The concert starts at 8 p.m. at 49 Fort Mason, San Francisco.

It is going to be an amazing evening, filled with great musicians. Your $10 donation at the door goes directly to BACS. To learn more about the event, visit the Facebook page.

Join us at this backyard concert for great acoustic music, good company, and to raise money for BACS.

Many thanks to Chris Severn, who is hosting this event!

Leading Change through Best Practices

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BACS’ Board of Directors convened an internal ‘Board Best Practices’ conference with non-profit consultant Gayle Northrop to maximize the impact of our Board.

With Ms. Northrop, we analyzed nation-wide trends, assessed the strengths and opportunities for growth within the BACS board, and developed an action plan to enhance our internal systems and more effectively communicate our work to the community.

“It was very instructive for the BACS Board to hear how other non-profit boards operate and to have the opportunity to discuss critical issues facing the agency. I feel like we came away better informed, better aligned, and with some concrete ideas to help us moving forward.”
—Eric Dyce, Board President

Happy Anniversary to Our Fremont ADC

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BACS is delighted to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of our Fremont Adult Day Center! The program first opened in October of 2000, and since then has provided more than 320 individuals a space to connect with others, socialize, and participate in guided activities.

Thank you to everyone who makes our center special — caregivers, staff, and the participants who come every day!

Employee of the Month

BACS has an All-Star staff! Below, we honor our “Employee of the Month” for October!

Shaun Orrante, Personal Services Coordinator, HIP:

Shaun

Shaun has done a tremendous job of increasing her skills and care for participants during a time of great transition in the HIP program. Shaun is always working to bring the most benefit to everyone we serve. She strives to provide the best care and support she can to her particular participants and their families, and she still always finds time to make herself available to her teammates, using her wisdom and experience to help them succeed.

Further, she continually indicates her interest in strengthening the HIP program and BACS, and provides actual suggestions for how things might improve.
Shaun has done a tremendous job providing therapeutic support and helping teens and young adults with early or untreated symptoms of mental illness in BACS’ new Hope Intervention Program.

Congratulations, Shaun!

Celebrating Our Excellent Staff

We are delighted to announce that two of our amazing staff have been promoted!

Asha

Asha started with BACS January 2014 working  as a registered nurse, collaborating with pharmacists and physicians to ensure BACS clients were receiving appropriate care.  During this time, Asha stepped into an additional role as the agency needed an Activity Coordinator at the BACS Fremont site.  Through her activities and bright personality she was able to assist with improving the overall experience for our clients at BACS. Asha’s gerontology experience and professionalism make her the ideal candidate for a promotion to Program Supervisor.

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Inese has been with BACS since 2009 as a Program Aide.  During her services with BACS she became a Certified Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Instructor.  After going to a training in 2010 on Early Memory Loss, Inese was part of the initiative to provide focused Early Memory Loss care activities to assist participants with prolonging their quality of life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.  Not long after starting this initiative, BACS Adult Day Care Program was given a National Award for the excellent effectiveness of the program and its outreach to low income families.  Inese’s proven track record has merited her the promotion to Activity Coordinator.

Nancy Succeeds in Employment Program

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After retirement, Nancy D. decided it was time to take on a new challenge. Nancy set her sights on brand development, and within three months of working with BACS’ IPS Supported Employment Program, Nancy landed a job as Brand Ambassador with a national pet food company.

To all those seeking work, Nancy says “Don’t get discouraged — keep going on interviews, applying to different places, networking – be willing to persevere. Use the Job Clubs and Employment Program at the Wellness Center.  With support from my BACS Employment Coordinator it took 3 months for me to find my job. I am very happy with my position as a Brand Ambassador! Thank you BACS!”

Books4Us Reminder

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In celebration of BACS’ 10 year anniversary of the Books4Us ‘Reading for Remembering’ program at the North Oakland Senior Center, we are asking participants of the program if they are interested in taking part in creating a public service announcement video highlighting their experiences in the program though the years.

Release forms were previous mailed to all Books4Us participants with a return SASE. Additional forms are available at the Oakland Adult Day Program. We want your story to be seen, so please remember to initial the box on the first page of the release form and sign the second page, then mail back in the SASE or leave at BACS for pick-up.

Join Our Cause!

Do you want to join BACS in our mission to provide crucial services to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, mental health issues, or aging-related issues?

Join our cause

Donate
You can always donate online by clicking Donate, or send a donation to 1814 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612.

Or, donate gently used blankets, coats, canned goods, and other items to our housing programs. Email us to learn more.

Volunteer
Do you want to get into your community and make a difference? Do you have an idea you cannot wait to tell us about, or a skill you know could help our participants? Email us to get involved!

Work Here
BACS services are always expanding, and we are currently recruiting! Check out our job opportunities.

Learn more on our website or by calling 510-613-0330.

Tagged With: Books4Us, Employment Program, Events, Fremont ADC

We Move for Health Event 2015

September 2, 2015

BACS staff and participants had an amazing time at the annual 10×10 Wellness We Move for Health event! This 5k around Lake Merritt included dancing, drumming, and even a farmer’s market. Participants from BACS and other organizations shared stories about their road to health. 2015 was great, and we are already looking forward to 2016!

Tagged With: Events, Oakland

BACS Connections September 2015

September 1, 2015

Staff Had a Blast at Appreciation Picnic

BACS staff picnic

100 staff, friends, and family members of BACS spent a beautiful day in the sunshine at Lake Chabot. Our staff played lawn games, enjoyed grilled goodies, and won exciting prizes like tickets to A’s games, extra days off, tickets to the New Parkway, an iPad, and more.

BACS is fortunate to have an incredible, talented, and dedicated staff. Thank you to everyone who came!

FSP Conference on September 25th

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BACS invites you to register for the “Full Service Partnerships Conference: A Decade of Transformation and Success.”

The conference will share successes and best practices for Full Service Partnerships through the dynamic World Café process.  This is an opportunity to share ideas, strategies and gain knowledge from one another.

The conference will take place Friday, September 25th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Leandro. Click here to register.

Mural at Towne House

Darren L. artDarren L., Artist-In-Residence at the Health and Human Resource Education Center (HHREC), is working with BACS on a large mural at Towne House!

Darren is proud to be a former participant of the BACS Wellness Center, and is happy he gets to be involved in its beautification. “This mural reminds me of all the good times I had at Towne House, and all of the collaborations that we all have at Towne House. All the peers stick together, and get to be who we are.”

The mural will depict some of the most popular activities at Towne House, including cooking and gardening classes. Thank you, Darren, for our new, beautiful mural, and we cannot wait to display the finished piece!

Employee of the Month

BACS has an All-Star staff! Below, we honor our “Employee of the Month” for September!

Barbara McAuliffe, Controller, Finance Team:

Barbara McAuliffeBarbara has been involved with BACS for more than 26 years. She worked for BACS for 25 years, then retired. But Barbara always goes above and beyond the call of duty! She is currently taking time out of her retirement to facilitate smooth transition of leadership in the Finance department.

BACS continues to benefit from her 25+ years of experience, and she has been generous sharing her knowledge. Barbara enthusiastically takes on detailed projects, including closing out the fiscal year finances. BACS is a favorite around the office, as she is always kind-hearted towards staff and participants.

Congratulations, Barbara!

BACS Announces Gender-Inclusive Access

All-Gender restroom signTowne House has established gender inclusive bathrooms! In the spirit of providing a safe, welcoming space to everyone, all Towne House Wellness Center bathrooms are now gender inclusive. We seek to align with communities who identify with and outside of the gender binary and strive to ensure everyone participating at Towne House feels accepted and welcome.

Join Our Cause!

Do you want to join BACS in our mission to provide crucial services to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, mental health issues, or aging-related issues?

Join our causeDonate
You can always donate online by clicking Donate, or send a donation to 1814 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612.

Or, donate gently used blankets, coats, canned goods, and other items to our housing programs. Email us to learn more.

Volunteer
Do you want to get into your community and make a difference? Do you have an idea you cannot wait to tell us about, or a skill you know could help our participants? Email us to get involved!

Work Here
BACS services are always expanding, and we are currently recruiting! Check out our job opportunities.

Learn more on our website or by calling 510-613-0330.

Tagged With: Events, Wellness Center

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