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.

Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our agency. Please feel free to call any of our offices to inquire further. If you wish to stay informed about The Hume Center, please sign up for our newsletter.

In order to provide a comprehensive multicultural and multilingual continuum of care, The Hume Center operates nine service departments out of two main clinics, three satellite clinics, and provides services in the community and local schools. To inquire about our services, please call any of our offices. Our administrative assistant will be able to answer any questions you may have about which program or service may be right for your unique situation and sometimes your initial appointment will be scheduled during your first phone call.

Two quick notes about our services:

1. Language Availability: Although The Hume Center is able to provide services in fourteen languages, our language availability varies by site, service, and staff type; therefore each language is not guaranteed to be available at all times. We value making our services accessible by maintaining the ability to provide services in multiple languages and will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to serving you in your primary language if possible.
   
   The languages we currently have staff and trainee fluency in are: English, Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu
   
   
2. Clinical Services: Even though a website has the potential to be viewed all over the world, the staff and trainees of The Hume Center are able to provide psychotherapy in the State of California only. Our clinical services are primarily performed in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, with some clinical services also available in the greater Bay Area.

The Hume Center is committed to offering an internationally recognized, quality training program for practicum students, doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, and other behavioral health care professionals. We are proud that the large majority of our trainees request to stay on for their next year of training. By training at The Hume Center, you'll be gaining the collective knowledge of an agency with great diversity in clinical experiences, personnel, services, and settings. The Hume Center is a member of APPIC, CAPIC, and BAPIC.

To download a brochure illustrating our Training Program, please click here:

Doctoral Intern Training Program Brochure 2024-2025 Updated 11.2023

Masters Practicum Child and Youth Program 2024.pdf

Masters Practicum Adult Program 2024.pdf

Masters Associate Child and Youth Program 2024.pdf

Masters Associate Adult Program 2024.pdf

Doctoral Practicum Training Program Brochure

To download the Doctoral Internship Training Program Description, please click here:

Doctoral Intern Training Program Description

The Supervisors and Administrators of The Hume Center Thank You For Your Support

The mission of The Hume Center is to provide services to the un- and under-served populations of Contra Costa and Alameda County. This mission would not be possible without the generosity of our supporters. That support has come in the form of monetary donations; in-kind donations of items, skill, time, and professional advice; and many other types. Thank you for browsing the various methods of supporting our cause, whether that is through making a donation, attending an event, or contributing in your own unique way. We would greatly value the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your ideas.

We offer professional development services and workshops and conduct research. Our professional team is diverse and highly competent with specialties in community mental health.