The Mosaic Healing Center
A space for healing, a place for learning
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to individuals who have been displaced from their countries due to violence and danger. Since 1975, approximately 170,000 individuals have resettled in the Bay Area from countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran, Nepal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, and others. Many of them have endured or witnessed severe violence and now face numerous challenges related to loss of identity, relationships, and community. Alongside these individuals, there are others who have fled threats, violence, and persecution, seeking safety and stability in the Bay Area.
At our Mosaic Healing Center in the East Bay of San Francisco, we strive to create an environment that welcomes our clients and supports the clinicians and interpreters who serve them, fostering openness and respect for each individual’s culture and personal experiences. Through culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and language-accessible emotional support, we assist individuals who have escaped violence, exploitation, and persecution in their journey toward healing.
Learn more about our healing and programs here.
PTR's Land Acknowledgement
PTR recognizes that Berkeley is located on the territory of xučyun, also spelled Huichin (Hoo-Choon), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo-speaking Lisjan Ohlone people.
As an organization dedicated to addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of trauma among individuals who have experienced significant violence and hardship, we acknowledge that we directly benefit from historical injustices that led to the acquisition of this land. This land was never surrendered, and it remains significant to the Lisjan Ohlone people.
We also understand that recognition alone is insufficient. We are committed to continuous learning and will act in accordance with this growing knowledge. We welcome new perspectives and encourage ongoing research and dialogue that leads to meaningful actions, honoring the traditional stewards of this land.
Links to further information:
Beyond Territorial Acknowledgement