Empowering Our Youth and Young Adults to Reach Their Full Potential!
Empowering the Next Generation
MAKE YOUR IMPACT WITH COLLECTIVE ORGANIZATION TOWARDS TEACHING OUR NATION
Among the educators and service providers at Collective Organization Towards Teaching Our Nation, we strongly believe in individuals' ability to grow, heal, and thrive at every stage of life. We serve young adults, adults, and seniors ages 18 to 70+, providing supportive spaces that encourage personal growth, self-awareness, and overall wellness.
Our wellness groups focus on healing with water, offering participants an opportunity to experience relaxation, emotional balance, and holistic well-being in a calm and supportive environment. These groups are designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Our goal is to support individuals in increasing their sense of self-awareness, improving overall wellness, and encouraging them to focus or refocus on reaching their goals and fulfilling their highest potential. We are proud to support members of our community and value the opportunity to witness their continued growth, resilience, and confidence.
Wellness Groups – Healing With Water
We serve young adults, adults, and seniors ages 18 to 70+, providing wellness-centered support and community healing programs.
We offer wellness groups focused on healing with water, creating a supportive and restorative space where participants can reconnect with their bodies, minds, and emotions. These groups are designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and encourage emotional balance through practices that emphasize the calming and therapeutic qualities of water. Participants are guided through experiences that foster mindfulness, reflection, and a deeper sense of personal well-being. Our approach recognizes the natural ability of water to soothe the nervous system, encourage healing, and support overall holistic wellness. Through these wellness groups, individuals are invited to slow down, release tension, and nurture their physical, emotional, and spiritual health in a safe and welcoming environment.
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What We Offer
Explore our range of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health and well-being in our community. From counseling sessions to support groups, we are dedicated to making a positive impact.
Programs
How We Help You
Our tailored approach focuses on empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Through a combination of therapy, workshops, and resources, we support you every step of the way.
Support
Get Involved
Join us in our mission to promote mental wellness and resilience. Whether you volunteer your time, donate to our cause, or participate in our events, your contribution helps us create a healthier community.
Educational Workshops
Since 2017, we have contributed to the development of youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 years old in the greater San Francisco area through our wide range of services. Our Educational Workshops are centered on instilling strong values and values clarification into our youth and young adults and provides a space for them to expand their mind while meeting peers that aspire to reach higher heights. The goal is to increase communal solidarity.
Cultural Outings and Community Building
We provide youth in the Oakland San Francisco Bay Area with a number of enriching cultural outings from social justice events to museums to hiking to volunteering to career fairs to help shape their identity and career paths.
Our Cultural Outings and Community Building activities provide our youth and young adults with the chance to experience culture and meet other Cottonseeds.
Come experience it for yourself today!
Fundraising Opportunities
At Collective Organization Towards Teaching Our Nation, we strive to empower the lives of youth in the Oakland and San Francisco communities through our grass roots and grounded approach. Because we are funded through grants and contracted services we need to raise funds to provide workshops at no cost to our youth.
Our Fundraising Opportunities is designed to provide youth with all the tools they need to be great leaders tomorrow. We are happy to be a driving force behind the development of our youth and young adults, and hope to continue making a difference in their lives.
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We need your support in making these efforts happen. Donate today. Join us in fundraising efforts.
Mental Health and Wellness
It is our goal at Collective Organization Towards Teaching
Our Nation to provide wellness services to address and
support mental health disparities. These services include psychotherapy, harm reduction, and risk reduction services. We believe the best way to increase health and wellness is by being mindful, accessing resources, building trust and awareness within our community, and creating tangible and obtainable goals.
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We provide mental health services to African Americans youth, young adults, and adults with the highest need in and outside of the LGBTQ+ community. We serve those with high risk, dual diagnosed, substance users, and those struggling depression and anxiety. Our goal is to provide services that meet people where they are without judgement.
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Email us for more information on how to access services.
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If you are having an emergency call:
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CRISIS HOTLINES
LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line: 866-488-7386
LGBTQ Elder Hotline: 888-234-7243
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
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NEWS AND UPDATES
At Collective Organization Towards Teaching Our Nation, we are deeply committed to serving our ever-growing community and are proud to share our work and progress with you. For many years, we have supported individuals in the greater Oakland and San Francisco area, creating spaces that encourage healing, self-awareness, and overall wellness.
Our collective group of educators and service providers come together with a shared commitment to supporting young adults, adults, and seniors ages 18 to 70+. Through our wellness groups focused on healing with water, we aim to promote relaxation, emotional balance, and holistic well-being while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our community.
We take pride in the work we do and in the individuals we serve. Read about our latest updates and learn how you can connect with and support our mission today.
