Additional Resources
Volunteer Match: An organization that matches people and the causes they are connected to.
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine: Offers a variety of public classes, workshops, and therapeutic programs, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Programs emphasize patient empowerment and whole-person healing.
PODCASTS: For a curated list of some of best personal growth podcasts, organized by topic, visit Nurture with Therapy’s resilience page.
Voices for Children: Voices for Children helps the lives of abused children by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).
City College of San Francisco: High quality, affordable classes for the new, returning and lifelong learner.
Essential Speaking: Speaking circles, workshops and other services in the Bay Area that help people find their authentic voice while public speaking.
Greater Good Science Center: At the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life.
NAMI: A national grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
ACEs Connection: A social network supporting communities to accelerate and recognize the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in shaping adult behavior and health and to promote resilience-building practices in all communities.
Alcoholics Anonymous: A 12-step support group for people with a drinking problem who want to live a sober life.
Narcotics Anonymous: A 12-step support group for people struggling with substance abuse who want to stay clean.
Al-Anon/Alateen: For loved ones affected by substance abuse.