Resources
As we fight for long-term solutions the housing crisis, we also work to build community within neighborhoods across Oakland.
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List of Resources
Category
No. of Resources
Chest of Hope
Domestic Violence Services Program - Women with Children (boys up to age 10)
Provides a domestic violence shelter for women and children (boys up to age 10). Provides a safe house for a 30 day stay which includes: case management, a support group, temporary restraining order clinic, peer counseling, education
209-259-5552 | www.chestofhope.org
Emergency Shelter
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (S.A.V.E)
Nonprofit agency offers individuals and families knowledge and support needed to break the cycle of domestic violence. Helps build healthier lives.
510-794-6055 | www.save-dv.org
Emergency Shelter
A Safe Place- Domestic Violence Services
Nonprofit agency offers emergency shelter services to battered women and their children. Helps break the cycle of domestic violence.
510-536-7233 | www.asafeplace.org
Emergency Shelter Program (Twenty-four)
24 Hour Oakland Parent Teacher Children Center
Nonprofit agency operates state-approved child development centers to families in the county. Also provides assistance to the homeless population with a shelter and housing search.
510-534-6030 | http://www.24hourcenter.com
Ruby's Shelter
Nonprofit agency provides assistance to people experiencing domestic violence and human trafficking'. Also assists transitional aged youth.
888-339-7233 | www.rubysplace.org
Shiloh Domestic Violence Shelter and Services
Houses and supports women and children victims of domestic violence. Clients can stay in a safe and confidential location with weekly evaluation. Each resident is assigned a counselor who works with client and their children. Case managers help clients with housing, legal, vocational, and financial needs.
Does not provide transportation to shelter (no pick up, no taxi voucher, etc) except from a neutral meeting location in the Tri-Valley area. Service animals accepted.
925-449-5842 | www.trivalleyhaven.org
Sister Me Home Safe House
Building Futures With Women and ChildrenRubys Place Inc
Nonprofit organization helping under served women and children with supportive services. This in turn helps women exit homelessness and family violence.
866-292-9688 | www.bfwc.org
Alameda County Safe Parking Program
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency
County agency helps achieve health equity by working in partnership to provide assistance services.
510-593-4660 | https://alcosafeparking.org/
Alameda Safe Parking
The Village of Love, LLC. (Vol)
Nonprofit organization focused on supporting the homeless population. Helps build relationships with members of the community.
510-827-8811 | www.thevillageoflove.webs.com
Brighter Futures Home for Women
Nonprofit organization that helps low income individuals and families by building leadership. Leadership is built to create self sufficiency and thriving communities through:
- evidence-based programs
- housing
510-244-7428 | www.timeforchangefoundation.org
14-Month Long-Term Program
Nonprofit agency provides places where women and their children discover healing from trauma. Empowers and equips women to transform their lives with a lifetime commitment to recovery.
925-487-4147 | https://shepherdsgate.org/
Ariel Outreach Mission
NOTE: Call for food availability and hours. Encourages callers to get a COVID-19 and Tuberculosis test before calling for assessment. Can still call to...
510-978-5844 | http://www.arielom.org/
Berkeley YMCA Residence
Nonprofit agency which supports healthy lifestyles for residents of the East Bay. Reaches out and engages all those seeking well-being of spirit, mind and body.
510-848-6800 | ymcaeastbay.org
Clean and Sober Transitional Housing
Nonprofit agency that provides a home like environment for sober women in need in Alameda County. Supports the social, emotional, and physical needs of participants.
510-808-5737 | www.ourhouseservices.org
Courageous Women Association
Nonprofit multiservice organization, providing support services, economic resources, transitional housing, and empowerment services. Services are available to women and child victims and survivors of:
- domestic violence
- homelessness
- prostitution
- human trafficking
- addiction
- incarceration
- other crippling life experiences
510-273-2412 | https://www.courageouswomen.org
Clean and Sober Transitional Housing
Nonprofit agency that provides a home like environment for sober women in need in Alameda County. Supports the social, emotional, and physical needs of participants.
510-808-5737 | www.ourhouseservices.org
Domestic Violence Services Program - Women with Children (boys up to age 10)
Provides a domestic violence shelter for women and children (boys up to age 10). Provides a safe house for a 30 day stay which includes:
- case management
- a support group
- temporary restraining order clinic
- peer counseling
- education
Also provides a transitional housing and human trafficking victims shelter.
209-259-5552 | www.chestofhope.org
Provides temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families in Alameda County. Also offers programs linked to supportive services. Each Abode Ser...
510-657-7409 | www.abodeservices.org
Offers a rolling shower and clothing for the homeless of the county. Each patron may use the shower room for 15 minutes total, which includes a 7-minute timed hot shower. Showers, hygiene items, and clean clothes are provided.
Please note:
Offers ongoing services during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and Disasters. Services are available if power is turned off in this facility.
Online Only | https://www.wehope.org/mobile
Building Futures With Women and Children
Nonprofit organization helping under served women and children with supportive services. This in turn helps women exit homelessness and family violence.
510-686-2332 | https://bfwc.org/services/homelessness/
Nonprofit agency provides a student organization and volunteer community. Offers free health and social services to underserved populations.
510-269-7242 | www.suitcaseclinic.org
Public Health Division - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
CITY OF BERKELEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
City agency improves the quality of life for individuals and families in the City Berkeley. This is done through innovative policies, effective services and strong community partnerships. The Department of Health Services includes an administrative division and these operating divisions:
- Public Health
- Mental Health
- Environmental Health
510-981-5360 | https://www.cityofberkeley.info/dhs/
WIC - Women, Infants and Children Program
TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER (TVHC)
Nonprofit organization providing outpatient medical and dental care to low income patients.
510-471-5913 | www.tvhc.org
WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Program - Fruitvale Neighborhood
Provides a network of comprehensive community-based health centers. Aims to improve the quality of life of populations served. Provides culturally appropriate and accessible health care for all.
510-535-4110 | www.laclinica.org
WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Program - San Antonio
Provides a network of comprehensive community-based health centers. Aims to improve the quality of life of populations served. Provides culturally appropriate and accessible health care for all.
510-272-1500 | www.laclinica.org
WIC - Women, Infants, and Children
ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ACPHD) COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Encourages, supports, and empower residents to be healthy. Builds capacity for self-sufficiency, and improve the health and well-being of the community. The Division focuses on:
- neighborhood-based community strategies that address root causes of health
- social inequity in public education and income and economic development
510-595-6400 | https://acphd.org/about/our-organization/community-health-services-division/
WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Program
NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER - OAKLAND
Nonprofit agency provides a full range of community health care and prevention services in Alameda County.
510-434-5300 | www.nativehealth.org
WIC Nutrition Program (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nonprofit community health center that provides services throughout the Tri-Valley area.
925-462-2365 | www.axishealth.org
Alameda County Emergency Operation Center and ACCFB
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (COVID)
Offering drive thru food distribution to individuals in need.
No phone access | https://www.independentnews.com/news/county-begins-drive-thru-food-distribution-at-fairgrounds/article_3c5fdda8-aa06-11ea-9264-a7b2af99f2cf.html
Annual FREE Shopping, Pampering, and Community Outreach
Nonprofit multiservice organization, providing support services, economic resources, transitional housing, and empowerment services. Services are available to women and child victims and survivors of:
- domestic violence
- homelessness
- prostitution
- human trafficking
- addiction
- incarceration
- other crippling life experiences
510-273-2412 | www.courageouswomen.org
Offers emergency transitional housing to clean and sober females. Woman may bring small children as long as they are small enough to sleep with mother.
Please note:
Offers ongoing services during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and Disasters. Services are available if power is turned off in this facility.
510-978-5844 | http://www.arielom.org/
Basic Needs: Food, Financial Assistance and Other Items
Nonprofit agency provides bilingual, bicultural social services to residents of Alameda County.
510-489-4100 | www.centrodeservicios.org
Comida para Cherryland - Food Pantry
Nonprofit church for people of all ages and backgrounds join together to grow spiritually. Helps develop healing and nurturing relationships and is a LGBTQ affirming Church.
510-582-9533 | edenucc.com
MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Faith based church helps individuals in need with supportive services in Alameda County.
510-893-2932
ACHS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSING SECURE (ACHS)
All Oakland residents experiencing a housing crisis who have a household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income, with priority to Voucher Holders.
https://www.ac-housingsecure.org | https://www.ac-housingsecure.org
California COVID-19 Rent Relief
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (COVID)
Provides rent payment assistance and utility payment assistance for both past due and some future payments. Assistance is for rent and utility payments.
833-430-2122 | housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/
COVID-19 Rent Payment Assistance (To be announced)
Offers rent and utility payment help for both past due and some future payments. Helps income-eligible households pay up to 18 months of rent and utilities.
510-437-1554 | https://www.centrolegal.org/rental-assistance/
Emergency Financial Assistance - BACS
All Oakland residents experiencing a housing crisis who have a household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income, with priority to Voucher Holders.
2-1-1 | www.KeepOaklandHoused.org
Season of Sharing (SOS)
ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY- SEASON OF SHARING (SOS)
County agency responsible for the distribution of funds for the Season of Sharing (SOS) program.
510-272-3700 | https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/services/community/season_of_sharing.cfm
Budget Billing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E)
Helps customers average out energy costs for more manageable monthly payments. Using energy use history, PG&E will level out monthly payment amounts. If energy usage changes significantly from season to season, caller won’t see big spikes on bills. PG&E will monitor account and change the amount when appropriate, but no more than once every four months.
800-743-5000 | www.pge.com/budgetbilling
California COVID-19 Rent Relief
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (COVID)
Provides rent payment assistance and utility payment assistance for both past due and some future payments. Assistance is for rent and utility payment dating back to April 1, 2020. Either the landlord or the tenant can apply for assistance.
Landlord Assistance
Landlords are eligible to receive a percentage of unpaid rent dating back to April 1, 2020 for eligible tenants, as long as they agree to waive the remaining percentage of unpaid rent for the assistance period.
Tenant Assistance
Eligible tenants whose landlords do not participate in the program can still receive a percentage of unpaid rent dating back to April 1, 2020. Paying a percentage of past due rent by June 30, 2021 can help keep tenants in their homes under the extended eviction protections provided in SB91. Eligible tenants can also receive future rent assistance equal to a percentage of their monthly rent through June 30, 2021.
Program also offers utility payment assistance for electricity, gas, water, and sewer. Eligible tenants may receive assistance for unpaid utilities and future payments. Unpaid utilities dating back to April 1, 2020, will be compensated at a percentage of the cost, limited to a total of 12 months.
The COVID-19 Rent Relief program is funded by the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
833-430-2122 | housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/
EBMUD Office (Accounts/Billing, Water Emergencies)
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - EBMUD
Handles customer service with the utilities of their clients. Utility services include:
- accounts/billing
- water emergencies
- water quality
- water leaks
- water pressure
- security updates
- water conservation
- rebate programs
- landscape/irrigation
Please note:
Offers water services during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and Disasters. Services are available if power is turned off in this facility.
866-403-2683 | www.ebmud.com
Keep Oakland Housed (KOH) Emergency Rental Assistance Program
KEEP OAKLAND HO-- USED
Note: NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS AS OF 3/31/2022. STATE ERAP TEAM WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO HELP THOSE THAT APPLIED BEFORE 3/31/2022 TO HELP THEM COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATION. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR THOSE WITH EXISTING APPLICATIONS.
Provides financial assistance to low-income tenants impacted by COVID-19. Assists residents with past due rent, prospective rent (up to three months), and utility expenses. Funding is provided directly to the property owners or utility service providers.
Funding is limited to covering the lesser of:
- A period of no more than twelve months, or
- $15,000 per household
The Keep Oakland Housed ERAP re-launched the application period opens on April 1, 2021 and will close March 31, 2022 or upon expenditure of funds.
hpp.bayareacs.org | hpp.bayareacs.org
California LifeLine Program
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC)
Apply or Renew Online at https://www.californialifeline.com/en
Provides discounts on home landline phone and cell phone services to qualified households. The California LifeLine discounts help consumers lower the cost of their phone bills.
Discounted Landline Service Provides discounted telephone service to qualifying low-income households. Only one home phone line in a household can have the California Lifeline discount.
Free Wireless Plan Offers customers 250 free voice minutes and 250 free texts each month. Customer selects which cell phone provider to use (search available providers by zip code on website). There are no annual contracts or activation fees. Clients will receive a voice mail account, call waiting, caller ID, 911 Access, Nationwide Network coverage and clients can keep their current home or cell phone number. Callers can also inquire about limited time offer of free cell phones.
866-272-0349 | www.californialifeline.com
CARE Electric Discount Program
EASTBAY COMMUNITY ENERGY (EBCE)
Description: Nonprofit electricity supplier in Alameda County that reinvests earnings back into the community. Helps to create:
- Local green energy jobs
- Local programs
- Clean power projects
833-699-3223 | https://ebce.org
Provides Broadband connection at lower prices to individuals in need of internet.
866-243-8638 | www.dslextreme.com
Provides a for profit telecommunications company.
855-846-8376 | InternetEssentials.com/
LIRA (Low-Income Assistance Program) - Cal Water
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY-CAL WATER
The largest regulated American water utility west of the Mississippi River and the third largest in the country. Provides high-quality regulated and non-regulated utility services to approximately 2 million people.
877-419-1701 | www.calwater.com
LiHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program)
SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Nonprofit organization that assists low-income individuals, families, and seniors to live independently.
510-881-0300 | www.spectrumcs.org
Nonprofit local utility company serving residents and businesses within the city of Alameda.
510-748-3900 | www.alamedamp.com/
Emergency Clothing Assistance and Referrals
Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Alameda County
Offers clothing assistance and information by phone. Such assistance includes clothing voucher availability through area programs, churches and local conferences. Daily availability depends on donations and varies by site. Funding is very limited and assistance is not guaranteed. (Funds from donations which come from the church members).
510-593-4660 | https://alcosafeparking.org/
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