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Mission Statement

The Hume Center strives to create an environment of psychological well-being both internally for our work community and externally for the community we serve, with special consideration for the under- and un-served, through practicing an enabling consultation process. We believe in serving our community through strengthening existing and developing new resources; providing the highest caliber of culturally sensitive behavioral health services, professional training, and clinical research; and focusing on consistent improvement through outcomes, data-based quality assurance, and program evaluation.

Philosophy

The staff of The Hume Center believes:

  • In the inherent potential for ongoing growth and maturation of all people.
  • That psychological pain, dysfunction, and symptoms are teachers, signaling the arrest of our ability to be engaged in the fulfillment of life.
  • With ance and the proper therapeutic support, provided in an atmosphere of respect and multicultural competence, people can heal, learn new ways to deal with difficulties, and lead satisfying lives.

Hume Center's Biography

Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health and Training Center (aka The Hume Center) founded in 1993 started as an Outpatient program serving the unserved population in Central Contra Costa County and quickly expanded its scope as a federally certified Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) which now offers 15 programs across five clinics providing comprehensive behavioral health services in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara counties.  The Hume Center strives to create an environment of psychological well-being both internally for our work community and externally for the community the Center serves, with special consideration for the under- and un-served, through practicing an enabling consultation process. The Hume Center believes in serving communities through strengthening existing and developing new resources; providing the highest caliber of culturally sensitive behavioral health services, professional training, and clinical research; and focusing on consistent improvement through outcomes, data-based quality assurance, and program evaluation.

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About our Founder

Learn about our founder, R.K. Janmeja Singh, PhD

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History

The Hume Center has come a long way since it was founded in 1993 as Neurobehavioral Psychological Services, Inc.

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Board of Directors

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Senior Management Team

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Training Team

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