406 Colusa Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
Admission Information
Please contact Dr. David Beckerman at
(855) 511-1504 x 16 or (510) 570-3893
About Us
Saffron Behavioral Health
Saffron Behavioral Health is located in the quiet hills of El Cerrito, CA.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce their symptoms and manage life's challenges as they arise.
Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all of our clients.
Providing you with quality mental health care.
Our Founding Vision
Saffron Behavioral Health was conceived from the shared vision of Dr. Jaseon Outlaw, Ph.D., and Dr. Janella Street, Psy.D., recognizing the profound need for comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized mental health services, These dedicated professionals laid the foundation for the highest level of outpatient community-based care.
Saffron Behavioral Health, nestled in the hills of El Cerrito, our vision is to become an integral part of the community by providing quality, accessible, and affordable behavioral health services to all. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes recovery, resilience, and well-being for individuals and their family.
Our Mission
At Saffron Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to building a culturally competent team that respects diversity in the client population and having a clinical team representative of that diversity.
We strive to achieve this mission by:
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Maintaining a low client-to-staff ratio, ensuring individualized attention.
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Prioritizing quality of care, using evidence-based treatments and integrating feedback from clients for continual program improvements.
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Providing effective community outreach and partnering with community agencies as needed.
Our Philosophy
At Saffron, we believe mental health is equally as important as physical health. Our approach includes behavioral, physical and psychiatric health achieving a more holistic approach to wellness.
Our Team
Our team, under the guidance of our esteemed founders, comprises seasoned psychologists, case managers, and psychiatric consultants. They are dedicated to providing treatment and a genuine partnership in your journey to overall wellness, supported by empirically-based best practices.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: May 10, 2024
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities:
Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your protected health information
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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Abide by the terms of this Notice
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Notify you following a breach of your unsecured protected health information.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information:
For Treatment
We may use and disclose your health information to provide you with treatment and services. For example, we may share your information with doctors, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care to coordinate your treatment plan.
For Payment
We may use and disclose your health information to bill and receive service payments. This may include sending information to your insurance company or other responsible parties5.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your health information for our day-to-day operations, such as quality assessment, improvement activities, and evaluation of our staff performances.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information:
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
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Right to inspect and copy your health record
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Right to request amendments to your health record
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Right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
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Right to request restrictions on specific uses and disclosures
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Right to receive confidential communications
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Right to receive a paper copy of this Notice
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Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and apply the new Notice to health information we already have and any information we receive in the future. We will post a copy of the current Notice in our facility and on our website.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our facility or the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary. Filing a complaint will not affect your treatment or services.
Contact Information
For more information about our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, don't hesitate to contact our Health Privacy Director, Dr.Janella Street. This Notice of Privacy Practices is provided according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations (HIPAA)