We are reaching the community through their culture, honoring and giving respect to their traditions and values.
La Familia staff
Upcoming Events
Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Reoccurring
La Clinica CyB Office: 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA
Free trainings for adults who support youth, including teachers, school staff, parents, counselors, and more. Learn how to recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth, including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, and ADHD.
Training
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Reoccurring
La Clinica CyB Office: 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA
Free training for community workers and members. Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Support Group
Grupo de Tambores Mensual
February 26 -July 23, 2025, Every 4th Wednesday of the month
2:30 - 4:00pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Training
Familia Adelante-TVHC
Re-ocurring - Tuesdays
5.30pm-7.00pm
Bibiloteca Publica, Newark/Public Library, Newark
Familia Adelante es un programa de 10 sesiones para padres Latinos y sus jóvenes en edades de 10 a 14 años. Este programa brinda herramientas para afrontar el impacto del estrés familiar, mejorar la comunicación, aprender más sobre la prevención del uso de drogas y otros comportamientos de alto riesgo en los jóvenes latinos.
Familia Adelante is a 10-session program for Latino parents and their teens ages 10-14. This program provides tools to address the impact of family stress, improve communication, and learn more about preventing substance use and other high-risk behaviors in Latino youth.
Support Group
Drumming Circle
Ongoing group - Mondays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CyB - 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA
Drumming Circle led by Raul Pacheco.
Community
Healthy Minds-Vegetables/Fresh Produce
Primer y Tercer Martes de cada mes/First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
11am-3pm
Hayward, CA
Tiene más de 60 años, bajos ingresos y necesita alimentos frescos? Regístrate para recoger tus alimentos el primer y tercer martes de cada mes de 11am a 3pm. Regístrese en línea o en persona (ver detalles en el volante).
Are you over 60 years old, low income and need fresh food? Sign up to pick up your groceries on the first and third Tuesday of each month 11am a 3pm. Register online or in person (see the flyer for details).
Workshop
Fortaleciendo la Relación con Nuestros Hijos Adolescentes – TVHC
Jueves 8 de Mayo
10.30am-12pm
Union City, CA
Cultura y Bienestar en colaboración con Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) le invitan a participar en el taller de “Fortaleciendo la Relación con Nuestros Hijos Adolescentes”.
Workshop
Zumba como Practica de Bienestar-TVHC
Jueves 10 de Abril
10.30am-12.00pm
Union City, CA
Cultura y Bienestar en colaboración con Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) le invitan a participar del taller “Zumba como Práctica de Bienestar”.
Past Events
Community
Clínica Gratuita de Inmigración
Segundo y Cuarto Jueves del Mes
9am-11am
Contact Evelia Servin for more information
Consultas gratis de 15 minutos con una abogada de Inmigración – servicios solo con previa cita.
Free 15-minute consultation with an immigration attorney – by appointment only.
Traditional Healing
Reducir y Reciclar el Desperdicio de Alimentos
Friday, March 21st, 2025
2:30-4:00pm
I'X Garden
Violeta Sandoval, educadora, y experta en nutrición facilitará la
conversación sobre lo importancia de no solo comer saludable
pero tambien reducir y/o aprovechar los desperdicios de comida.
Te invitamos a acompañarnos en esta tarde de aprendizaje en
comunidad.
Community
Ceremonia de Equinoccio 2025
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
12:00-2:00pm
I'X Garden
Invitamos a la comunidad a unirse para recibir la primavera con amor y cariño, por medio de una ceremonia especial. Este es un momento de renovación, conexión con la naturaleza y celebración de la abundancia que nos brinda esta estación.
Traditional Healing
Centrando nuestra Energia para el Año Nuevo
Viernes 31 de enero, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Community
Taller de Tablero de Visión
Viernes 24 de Enero, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Crea tu propio tablero de visión y visualiza tus metas para el nuevo año!
Con tableros, revistas, afirmaciones, y marcadores, transformaremos nuestras ideas y
sueños en algo visual y concreto. Este proceso te ayudará a enfocarte en lo que realmente
deseas lograr y a mantenerte motivado durante todo el año.
Este taller será facilitado por Yanelit Madriz Zarate, promotora de salud. Nos
enfocaremos en nuestras metas individuales, mientras nos cuidamos y apoyamos
mutuamente en un espacio creativo y de comunidad. Juntos, fortaleceremos nuestra
visión personal y nos inspiraremos en el poder de estar conectados con los demás para
alcanzar nuestros objetivos.
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Create your own vision board and visualize your goals for the new year!
With boards, magazines, affirmations, and markers, we will transform our ideas and
dreams into something visual and tangible. This process will help you focus on what you
truly want to achieve and keep you motivated throughout the year.
This workshop will be led by Yanelit Madriz Zarate, Behavioral Health Educator. We will
focus on our individual goals while taking care of ourselves and supporting each other in a
creative and community space. Together, we will strengthen our personal vision and draw
inspiration from the power of being connected with others to reach our goals.
Workshop
Union City Mini Workshop Series
October 17 - December 19, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:30pm
Biblioteca - Union City: 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA 94587
Join Cultura y Bienestar in collaboration with the Union City library – we invite you to join us in the following workshop series:
October 17, 2024 Envejecimiento Positivo
November 21, 2024 El Impacto del estres en nuestra salud fisica y mental
December 19, 2024 (Virtual) Construyendo Hogar: El significado de las festividades de fin de año para el migrante
Community
Celebrando En Comunidad
Friday, December 13, 2024
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Juntos Fruitvale - 3357 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94601
Workshop
Cultura y Bienestar- TVHC en Colaboración con la Ciudad de Newark
September 17 - November 19, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center - 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Invita a la comunidad, promotoras, y lideres comunitarios a participar de 10 sesiones grupales para continuar en la ruta del auto conocimiento, expresión emocional y promoción de resiliencia.
Fechas:
Sesión 1: 9/17
Sesión 2: 10/ 1
Sesión 3: 10/8
Sesión 4: 10/15
Sesión 5: 10/29
Sesión 6: 11/5
Sesión 7: 11/12
Sesión 8: 11/19
Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres
El Primero y Tercero Martes de cada mez, De Agosto 20 - Noviembre 5 2024
10am - 12pm
La Clinica Fruitvale Village (Tercer piso) - 3451 E 12th St. Oakland, CA 94601
Grupo de Apoyo para padres con Liz Hinojosa y Brenda Perez. Habra apoyo para hablantes de Maya Mam.
Community
Palabra, Bienestar e Identidad
October 22, 2024
5pm - 7pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Acompañenos este 22 de Octubre para celebrar el dia de los pueblos Indigenas en Cultura y Bienestar. Pat Boy, cantante de rap en lengua Maya y Sarawi Andrango, escritora y poeta ecuatoriana nos acompañan para compartir su arte y conocimiento sobre nuestras raices y culturas.
Habra refrigerios y cuidado infantil disponible
Workshop
Primeros Auxilios en Salud Mental Para Adulto
October 19, 2024
8:30am - 5pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Community
Taller de Barriletes
October 11, 2024
4:30pm - 6:30pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Traditional Healing
Altares and Ofrendas
October 4, 2024
4:30pm - 6:30pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Cultura Y Bienestar junto con Irma Alvarado Martinez, maestra
de medicina tradicional, invitamos al público a unirnos para
platicar sobre las Ofrendas de un Altar tradicional.
Traditional Healing
Experiencia y Vigor: Mayores y Jóvenes Trabajando Juntos
Viernes, 20 de Septiembre, 2024
1:45 - 4:30pm
La Clinica Casa Del Sol - 1423 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Traditional Healing event led by Albertina Padilla. She will be guiding the conversation of our cultural experiences with the elderly, the energy of the youth, and how we can combine them to enrich our lives.
Support Group
Gardening Group
Paused group -
9:30am - 11am
CyB - 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA
Former Gardening group led by Kaitlin Cruz
Traditional Healing
Relaxing our Body and Mind
Friday, August 23, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
CyB - 1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Relajación y Respiración para el Cuerpo y la Mente
Join us with Jenny Morales, who will be guiding us through relaxing movements and breathing exercises.
Traditional Healing
Honrando El Camino De La Vida
Thursday, August 22, 2024
9:30am
Parroquia Nuestra Senor del Rosario - 703 C St., Union City, CA 94587
In this Traditional Healing workshop, we will reflect on our journey in the second half of life. We will learn how to identify the cycles of life and internal resources to live a better and simple life.
Workshop
Back To School Workshop in Mam
August 2nd, 2024
Option 1: 10:30am - 12:30pm and Option 2: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CyB Location - 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Back to School workshop in Mam language. This workshop is for parents, informing them about how to prepare ourselves and our children for the upcoming school year. This is for people in the Maya Mam community with children in grades K-8th grade. 
Training
Mental Health First Aid (Spanish)
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
8:00am - 5:00pm
La Clinica Transit Village - 3451 E. 12th St. Room 3A, Oakland, CA 94601
¿Quieres obtener tu certificado en Primeros Auxilios en Salud Mental? Regístrate para este entrenamiento gratuito! En este curso de un día obtendrás nuevos conocimientos y herramientas para apoyar alguien que esté pasando un momento difícil o una crisis de salud mental. Requerido registrarse.
Para más información enviar un correo a mhfa@laclinica.org
Community
Jardin de Amigues
June 24 - June 28th, 2024
9:30am - 3:30pm
1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601
Community
Maya Mam Art Contest 2024
June 22, 2024
10am - 3pm
Fremont High School - 4610 Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA 94601
Workshop
Brazos Abiertos
May 30th - June 20th, 2024
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Newark Library - 37055 Newark Blvd. Newark, CA 94560
Brazos Abiertos is a workshop series covering stigmas in mental health within the Latino community. Participants will learn how to define stigma, the negative impact it can have on our mental health, and strategies to confront it. This set of workshops will be led by the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center as part of the Cultura y Bienestar Collaborative. Four workshops will be held for this training: May 30th, June 6th, June 13th, and June 20th, 2024.
Support Group
Women in Movement
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks starting May 21st
9:00am - 10:00am
La Clinica CyB Office: 1415 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA
Workshop
Mujeres Valiosas
Saturday, May 18, 2024
7:30am - 5:30pm
Fellowship Hall de Asbury - 4743 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550
Spanish speaking women’s conference by Guadalupe Barattino. Special keynote speaker will be the mayor of Dublin, Melissa Hernandez. There will be several workshops for different age groups.
Community
Mother’s Day Event
Friday, May 17, 2024
5:30pm-8:00pm
La Clinica CyB Office, 1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA
Cultura y Bienestar and Radio B’alam invites the Maya Mam community to celebrate Mother’s Day. Health educator Brenda Perez will be teaching about balance and self-care. There will appetizers, daycare, and raffles!
Traditional Healing
Healing Our Traumatic Experiences
Monday, April 22, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
The Silliman Aquatic Center - 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560
This workshop is facilitated by traditional healer, Marcela Sabin and supported by the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center as part of the Cultura y Bienestar collaborative. This workshop is about understanding traumatic experiences and their impact on our mental health. Through this workshop we will have the opportunity to reconnect with the healing power found in our culture and roots in order to move forward in the process of developing our own tools for personal empowerment and healing.