Other Resources
Child Care
Resources to help determine what child care arrangement is right for you.
Head Start
Head Start is program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.
Early Head Start 0-3 years
Center-based Programs
Alameda Family Services: 510-629-6300
(Alameda)
Cape, Inc.: 925-443-3434
(Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore)
City of Oakland Early Head Start: 510-238-3165
(Oakland)
Kidango: 855-757-5437
(Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Newark)
Through the Looking Glass: 510-848-1112 x8207
(Oakland)
Unity Council: 510-535-6900
(Oakland)
YMCA of the East Bay: 510-848-9092
(Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward)
Home-based Program
Brighter Beginnings: 510-437-8950
(Oakland)
Through the Looking Glass: 510-848-1112 x8207
(Albany, Berkeley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Fremont, Newark, Castro Valley)
Head Start
Center-based Programs
Alameda Family Services: 510-629-6300
(Alameda)
Cape, Inc.: 925-443-3434
(Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore)
City of Oakland Head Start: 510-238-3165
(Oakland)
Kidango: 855-757-5437
(Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Newark)
YMCA of the East Bay: 510-848-9092
(Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward)
Home-based Program
Brighter Beginnings: 510-437-8950
(Oakland)
Resource & Referrals
Child care referral and resource (R&R) agencies provide child care assistance, referrals, resources and support to families in Alameda County.
4C’s Community Child Care Council (Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Union City, Fremont, Newark)
Fremont: 510-582-2182
Hayward: 510-582-2182
BANANAS Child Care Referral (Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, San Leandro)
510-658-0381
https://bananasbunch.orgEarly Oakland (online resource to find find free or low-cost early childhood care & education services in Oakland)
http://earlyoakland.comRespite
Respite child care refers to short term, temporary care, transitional or emergency care that assists in stabilizing a family situation during a crisis or dificult period.
Alameda County Social Services, Children's Protective Services (Respite Care)
510-259-1800
Housing
Housing Resources and programs to assist with emergency or temporary housing, tenant and homeowner rights.
HIV/AIDS Housing
Housing Authority
Housing Authority provides housing assistance that are affordable, and safe for low-income residents.
Legal Services
Find legal help with housing, evictions and more.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Advice Line: 1-800-551-5554
Alameda County: 510-663-4744
Contra Costa: 510-233-9954
https://baylegal.orgPermanent Housing
Resources to find permanent housing in Alameda County.
Bridge Housing
EAH Housing
Shelters
Temporary shelters for individuals or families.
Emergency Shelter Program - 24 hour
1-888-339-SAFE (7233)
Hayward: 510-786-1246
Oakland: 510-534-6030
http://www.rubysplace.orgUrsala Sherman Village (Shelter for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families)
510-649-1930
Housing Choices for Alameda County
http://achousingchoices.orgOakland Housing Resource Center (support for those who are experiencing homelessness)
Tenant and Homeowners
Resources and Assistance Information.
Food Banks and Food Distribution Resources
Find a local food bank, farmers market, WIC clinic, free meal sites, and food distribution centers. Get information and apply for Cal-Fresh.
Food Pantries
Children's Emergency Food Bank
Emergency food help for residents of Dublin and Pleasanton
925-828-5363
Eden Youth and Family Center (monthly commodities distribution)
510-887-1146
http://www.eyfconline.orgSalvation Army Center for Social Services (meal lines)
Hayward, Castro Valley, Livermore, San Lorenzo, San Leandro:
510-581-6444
Newark, Union City, Sunol, Fremont: 510-793-6319
Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont: 510-645-9710
WIC
WIC: Food Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children
510-595-6400
Alameda County WIC Locations (English & Spanish)
WIC Income Guidelines (English)
WIC Income Guidelines (Spanish)
http://www.acphd.org/wic.aspxWIC Referral forms for providers ONLY
Health and Wellness
Resources for health and wellness care and information to access health insurance.
Behavioral Health
Evaluations and services for those with behvioral and mental health issues.
ACCESS Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services 24-Hour Hotline Eng/Span/Chin
1-800-491-9099
http://www.acbhcs.orgEPSDT: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Counseling & Crisis
Resources to call for crisis support and information about mental health, violence, and substance abuse.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Support Services Of Alameda County 24-Hour Hotline
24-hour crisis line: 1-800-309-2131
ACBHCS SUD Perinatal Treatment Referral Guide FY 2018/2019
Cultura y Bienestar
North: La Clinica de La Raza 510-535-8400
Family Education and Resource Center
1-888-896-FERC (1-888-896-3372)
Click here for English Brochure
Click here for Spanish Brochure
https://ferc.orgSausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization
2620 26th Avenue Oakland, CA 94601
Dental
Dental Clinics that accept Medi-Cal and offer a sliding fee scale, a reduced rate or free program.
Alameda County Dental Resources
Dental Resources for Pregnant Women with Medi-Cal
510-613-0330
Click here for Alameda County Dental Resource List for Pregnant Women with Medi-Cal.
Highland Hospital Dental Clinic (emergency only)
510-437-4473
http://www.alamedahealthsystem.org/servicesPediatric Dentistry at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
510-428-3316
https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/dentistry-clinicHealth Care Resources
Information on Alameda County medical insurance programs, help finding a doctor, referrals to providers and other resources.
Family Health Line (Receive health related information and referrals)
1-888-604-4636
To find more information in Alameda Kids Resource Directory, click here.
https://acphd.org/need-helpAlameda County Social Serives Agency Office Listings
Medi-Cal Center
8477 Enterprise Way
Oakland, CA 94621
Hayward Self Sufficiency Center
24100 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Fremont Outstation
39155 Liberty Street, Suite C330
Fremont, CA 94538
Livermore Outstation
3311 Pacific Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
Eastmont Self Sufficiency Center
6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
Health Program of Alameda County (PAC)
HealthPAC is a low-cost health program only for low-income people who live in Alameda County.
Services
Alameda Alliance for Health (AAH) Health Education Claases
510-747-4577
https://www.alamedaalliance.org/live-healthyAlameda County Health Care Services, Child Health Disability Prevention
1-888-604-4636
510-618-2070
http://www.acphd.org/chdp.aspxAlameda County Public Health Department, Immunization Program
510-267-3230
Alameda County Immunization Clinics
http://www.acphd.org/izCar Seat Check Alameda County EMS Dept.
510-618-2050 Appointment needed
Click here for Alameda County EMS Car Seat Inspection Station
Center for Healthy Schools and Community
510-667-7991
School Health Center Location Directory
https://achealthyschools.orgComprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) (prenatal medical care, health education, and well-being support)
Click here for Prenatal Care provider list that accepts Medi-Cal
http://www.acphd.org/cpsp-providersOakland STOMP (Street Team Outreach Medical Program)
510-777-1177
https://rootsclinic.org/oakland-stomp/Queer Path to Parenthood
Community-oriented prenatal care for LGBTQ+ families
The Immunization Clinic at Prescott-Joseph Center
510-835-8683
http://prescottjoseph.org/programs/health-wellness/Financial Services
Resources to programs that help manage finances, pay or connect to payment and financial assistantce services.
Bill Assistance
Programs to assist with utility expenses.
Assurance Wireless
1-888-272-0349
EBMUD Customer Assistance Program
1-866-40-EBMUD (1-866-403-2683)
Spectrum Community Services, Inc. (Home Energy Assistance Program)
510-881-0300 ext. 272 or for Spanish, 214.
http://www.spectrumcs.orgChild Support
Financial Assistance
State and county financial benefits and resources.
Alameda County Social Services Agency (Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, CalWORKS, and General Assistance: General Information)
1-888-999-4772 or 510-263-2420
Family Violence and Crisis
Resources to find help and information for domestic violence related issues including shelter and legal services.
24-Hour Hotlines
Domestic Violence Resource Guide for Alameda County
Click here for the Alameda County Domestic Violence Resource Guide.
Ruby's Place Hotline: Available 24 hours per day 7 days per week
1-888-339-SAFE (1-888-339-7233)
http://www.rubysplace.orgChild Abuse
Legal Assistance
Shelters
North County Family Front Door
Call 2-1-1 for intake process.
Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence Shelters
925-449-5842
https://trivalleyhaven.org/domestic-violence-housing-firstWomen Refuge
510-547-4663
Support Centers
Deaf Hope
470 27th Street. Oakland, CA 94612
Video Phone: 510-735-8553
Video: 510-267-8800
http://www.deaf-hope.orgDomestic Violence Support Groups & Individual Counseling
Click here for referral list to Domestic Violence Support Groups & Individual Counseling.
Highland Hospital Sexual Assault Center
510-534-9290
Korean Community Center of the Easy Bay (KCCEB)
English: 510-788-3271
Korean: 1-844-828-2254
https://kcceb.orgMujeres con Esperanza
510-300-3156
Legal Services
Legal information, advice, and services.
Family Law
Law Center for Family (family law-sliding scale)
510-836-1247
Legal Services for Children, Inc. (Free legal guardianships in Alameda County)
415-863-3762
http://www.lsc-sf.orgLegal Services
Homeless Action Center (HAC)
Berkeley: 510-540-0878
Oakland: 510-695-2260
http://homelessactioncenter.orgAdult Education & Job Training/Assistance
Educational programs or courses for adults, including job training and employment assistance.
Adult Education
Fremont Adult & Continuing Education
Adult Basic Education: 510-793-6465
High School Diploma Program: 510-793-6469
https://www.face.edu/Domain/153Job Assistance
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
http://www.edd.ca.govDowntown Streets Team (volunteer work experience program)
Attend a Weekly Success Meeting.
Oakland: 268 Grand Ave. (every Thursday at 12:30pm)
Hayward: 22380 Foothill Blvd. (every Tuesday at 12:30pm)
Berkeley: 2420 Channing Way, room 207 (email julia@streetsteam.org for schedule)
http://streetsteam.org/indexEast Bay Works
Alameda: 555 Ralph Appezato Memorial Pkwy, Portable P, Alameda, CA 94501
510-748-2299
Berkeley: 1701 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702
510-644-6630
Newark: 39399 Cherry Street, Room 1211, Newark, CA 94560
510-742-2321
Hayward: 24100 Amador Street. Hayward, CA 94544
510-670-5700
Pleasanton: 5860 Owens Dr. Pleasanton, CA 9588
925-416-5108
https://www.eastbayworks.comJob Star (Community Job Search and Career Centers Information)
http://jobstar.org/resource/carcent/alameda.phpLove Never Fails (Workforce development for those involved or at risk of becoming involved in human trafficking)
1-844-249-2698
https://www.loveneverfailsus.com/workforce-developmentJob Training
The Alameda County Workforce Investment Board
510-259-3842
https://www.acwdb.org/index.page?#skipContentImmigration
Resources to support the impacts of immigration policy changes.
Legal Services
Legal support for immigration cases including deportation defense, ICE detainment, and more.
Know Your Rights Red Cards, The Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Click here to print or order red cards.
Immigration Law Help
A site to find immigration legal support for low-income immigrants, for more
information, visit www.immigrationlawhelp.org.
International Institute of the Bay Area
Fremont: 510-894-3639
Oakland: 510-451-2846 ext. 301
https://iibayarea.orgInternational Rescue Committee
440 Grand Avenue, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94610
510-452-8222
Community Supports and Resources
General resources for immigration
Newcomers Welcome
https://newcomerswelcome.acgov.org/Alameda County Immigration Legal & Education Partnership (ACILEP)
Rapid response hotline: 510-241-4011
https://www.centrolegal.org/acilepAlameda County Social Services Agency, Public Charge
First 5 Alameda County-Immigration Information
Informed Immigrant - Family Preparedness Plan
Family Preparedness Plan (English, Spanish, and Chinese).
Click here for more information.
Oakland Unified School District New Comer Program
Protecting Immigrant Families
https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.orgSesame Street in Communities
Resource on how to talk about traumatic experiences.
Click here for more information.
Street Level Health Project
An Oakland-based community center specifically for underinsured,
uninsured and recently arrived immigrants in Alameda County.
510-533-9906
Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay
655 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94606
510-891-9999
Sports and Recreation
Information to find fun activities, sport leagues, and events in your community.
Arts & Recreation
Oakland Unite, Messengers 4 Change
http://oaklandunite.org/messengers4changeOakland Inplay
https://www.inplay.org/r/oaklandPTown Life
http://ptownlife.orgSpecial Skater Program, Oakland Ice Center
510-268-9000
https://www.oaklandice.com/figure-skating/special-needs-therapeutic-skating-programCity Parks & Rec
Albany Parks and Recreation
510-524-9283
https://www.albanyca.org/recreation/recreation-community-servicesDublin Parks and Community Services
925-556-4500
http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us/90/Parks-Community-ServicesNewark Recreation and Community Services Department
510-578-4000
http://www.newark.org/departments/recreation-and-community-servicesReentry Services
Reentry services and support programs for those who were formally incarcerated, including information on legal services, access to medical and wellness support.
Services
Alameda County Clean Slate Clinic
Public Defender Office: 510-272-6600
East Bay Community Law Center: 510-548-4040
La Familia and Bay Area Community Services Re-Entry Treatment Team
510-826-9253
Support Groups
Strong Together Family Group (East Bay Community Recovery Project)
510-446-7180
Afghan Arrival Resources
Resources
5ive Pillars Organization
The 5ive Pillars Organization works with refugee resettlement agencies, community-based organizations, and government agencies to provide resettlement support to newcomers and their families across Northern California.
Multi-Lingual Counseling Center Inc.
Mental health services as well as Case-management services for clients who live in Alameda County. Available in English, Farsi/ Dari, Spanish, Hindi, Russian and Italian.
800-491-9099
Resource List
Resources for housing, legal, case management, health & management/mental health, volunteers, & systems advocacy.
United Afghan Association
Their donation center in Alameda provides Afghan newcomers with necessities such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, car seats, strollers , diapers and more.
510-255-5043
Wellness Helpline for Afghans
For Afghan Arrivals under OAW. Call anytime 24/7
800-615-6514
Careers
Upwardly Global
Assistance in helping immigrants and refugees restart their professional careers in the United States.
415-834-9901
Health
California Department of Rehabilitation
Resources for Afghan arrivals with disabilities.
707-253-4935
Health Coverage
A one-pager about health coverage for newly Afghan arrivals.
510-263-2420
Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center
Cultural quick reference guide on Tuberculosis and Afghanistan.
For more information and details about the information presented visit: http://go.uf.edu/cqrg.
Legal
Pars Equity Center
Legal resources for Afghans.
408-297-6700
