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“It was both the skills and sensitivity of the mediators that really helped us work our problem out.”

Founded in 1976, Community Boards is the longest-running public conflict resolution center in the US. Our core services include mediation, conflict coaching, facilitation, and training.  Mediations are provided citywide in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Community Boards is a safe zone: immigration status is never shared. We also offer introductory and advanced conflict resolution trainings year-round. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. (EIN: 94-2382967)

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From planning permits, contracts and homeowner disputes to dissolution of partnerships, our expert mediators can help.

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Our The Basics of Mediation training provides you with top notch instruction and a 40 hour mediation certificate.

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Community Boards’ facilitation services can help your non-profit, group or business work more effectively and move through conflicts.  You can learn more here: Facilitation.

You can also contact Karen H. Lipney, ADR Programs Director at (415) 920-3820 x109. Email her at Learn_More@communityboards.org — please include her name in the subject line.

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We offer a variety of resolution services and trainings for students, parents, teachers and administration.