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. 

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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.

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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:

• Maintaining a low client-to-staff ratio, ensuring individualized attention.

• Prioritizing quality of care, using evidence-based treatments and integrating feedback from clients for continual program improvements.  

• Providing effective community outreach and partnering with community agencies as needed.

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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. 

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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.

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