Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants - CERI

Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants - CERI Our mission is to improve the social, psychological, and economic health of refugees and immigrants affected by genocide, war, and extreme trauma.

CERI is a community-based mental health, non-profit organization founded in 2006 by bilingual/bicultural mental health professionals. We are dedicated to providing culturally competent mental health and other social services to refugee and immigrant families with multiple layers of complex needs, exposure to violence and trauma both in their current environment and in their native countries, and w

eakening intergenerational relationships. CERI's focus is on individuals of Cambodian, Burmese, Lao, Vietnamese, Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutanese, Afghan, Indian, Rwandan descent. We currently serve about 400 families and 300 individuals yearly. Our staff provide services in 15 languages.

“We're excited to welcome everyone back and kick off September with a bunch of new youth programs, activities, and creat...
09/10/2026

“We're excited to welcome everyone back and kick off September with a bunch of new youth programs, activities, and creative spaces for our young people. 4!
We've got some great partners joining us this year —
and bringing everything from arts and dance to tots playgroups, leadership, music, gardening, martial arts, and more.
There's a little something for everyone, and we're excited to keep building a space where young people can learn, create, have fun, and connect with community. September highlights our annual Mid-Autumn festival by on 9/20.
Check out our September brochure for the
full lineup.
Scan the QR code for program details and
registration info!”
Clinton Park in Oakland, Ca

CERI’s Holding Sotha group and their bonding, cooking, sharing and personal growth is an ongoing and wonderful thing to ...
09/10/2026

CERI’s Holding Sotha group and their bonding, cooking, sharing and personal growth is an ongoing and wonderful thing to see, witness, celebrate and share.
Thank you Rafi and CERI staff Kanley, Claudia & Rita!

Calling all young leaders!CERI's Leadership Unlocked is here for youth ages 11-14. Join us to build leadership skills, c...
09/08/2026

Calling all young leaders!
CERI's Leadership Unlocked is here for youth ages 11-14. Join us to build leadership skills, confidence, public speaking, teamwork, and more.
Starting September 24 | 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 4-6:30 PM
Clinton Park, Oakland
Dinner and stipends provided.
Come build, lead, and grow with us. Register today!

CERI Retreat talks included realistic financial discussions, development, fundraising & the mandatory movement towards M...
09/05/2026

CERI Retreat talks included realistic financial discussions, development, fundraising & the mandatory movement towards Medi-Cal billing. The Nepali, Indian, Tibetan dinner was deliciously prepared by Sangita, Anupama, Sriyanta, Premlata, Roshan, Premlata, Kajal, Rojina! Taghi & Nadine joined us! We meditated at a beautiful grove of magnificent redwoods, some went to Pescadero Beach before our meetings to explore the tide pools.
Kanley made the most delicious Chicken Soup Pho, while Kate and Min grilled hamburgers. We were filled with emotions, delicious food, love for one another and for CERI.

As therapists, care coordinators, program managers and healers at CERI, the ZEN, beauty, calm and serenity of being on a...
09/04/2026

As therapists, care coordinators, program managers and healers at CERI, the ZEN, beauty, calm and serenity of being on a retreat in Pescadero meant so much to us! We are so grateful for this time to pause and reflect, find peace in our hearts, convene with nature and rejuvenate. We shared a moment of silence for our Nepali & Tibetan communities, awakened our natures’ spirit that guides us with art renditions, had wonderful role play with Georgia. Mona & Neda made a delicious Iranian Eggplant Stew, chicken with Basmati rice dinner, Weeda stewed her famous Tokhm e Bademjan Rumi for our morning breakfast. Sangita, Rojina, Ngawang & Kajal made delicious Nepali Tea! Pool time, s’mores, Jenga, singing and dancing. It was truly CERI family camaraderie.
🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️

08/30/2026

CERI’s wonderful Ngawang Lama and Ariam Araya! 🌟⭐️✨💛

So proud of Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe ⭐️🌟✨💛🙏🏽
08/30/2026

So proud of Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe ⭐️🌟✨💛🙏🏽

CERI’s Nepal and Tibetan communities and staff are humbled, devastated with deep emotions at this time. Prayers. Recover...
08/28/2026

CERI’s Nepal and Tibetan communities and staff are humbled, devastated with deep emotions at this time. Prayers. Recovery. Wellness. Life. Prayers. 🙏🏽

Address

554 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA
94610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15104441671

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