Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health and Training Center

Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health and Training Center, located in Antioch, California, provides comprehensive behavioral health services with a strong focus on adults living with chronic and severe psychiatric conditions. Established in 1993, The Hume Center has grown from a single outpatient program to a federally certified Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) serving multiple counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara. The Center emphasizes culturally sensitive care, evidence-based practices, and recovery-oriented approaches to support psychological well-being and community integration for the populations it serves.

The Hume Center offers a wide range of programs including outpatient services, partial hospitalization, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, psychotherapy, and 24/7 crisis support. Additional services include medication management, case management, social skills training, family psychoeducation, peer-support programs, and vocational and educational support to promote independence and quality of life. With decades of experience, The Hume Center is committed to empowering adults with severe psychiatric disabilities to prevent hospital readmissions, maintain housing stability, achieve self-sufficiency, and successfully reintegrate into the community.