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Crisis Resources

2020-06-07T00:20:38Z

Roberto: /* Mental Health Emergency Resources */

For free legal assistance to help guide people through the steps to apply for public benefit programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medi-Cal, CalWorks, General Assistance (GA), Food Stamps, and Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants (CAPI) - as well as non-benefits related legal advice, please visit the [http://homelessactioncenter.org Homeless Action Center]. Their Oakland office is located at 1432 Franklin Street, and their Berkeley office is located at 3126 Shattuck Avenue. Drop in hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-5pm, and 1-5pm on Tuesday.

{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| EMERGENCY NUMBERS
|-
| Fire and Medical Emergency
| (510) 444-1616
| Alameda County Fire & Emergency Medical Line
|-
| POLICE or “huge emergency”
| (510) 777-7777
| OPD Emergency Line - whereas 911 is Highway Patrol dispatch in Vallejo
|-
| FIRE
| (510) 444-1616 (510) 238-4050 (510) 238-4005
| Oakland Fire Department Dispatch Center nearest Station 8 next-nearest Station 5
|}

==Mental Health Emergency Resources==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Mental Health Emergency Resources
|-
| Oakland Mobile Crisis Asian Language Spanish Language Deaf Hard of Hearing
| 1-800-491-9099 (510) 569-7200 (510) 535-6200 (510) 957-5465 (510) 984-1654
| Mon-Fri 10am-8pm Video Phone
|-
| Alameda County Medical Center John George Psychiatric Pavilion Campus
| 510-346-7500
| Emergency assessments; emergency medications; emergency hospitalization; also outpatient crisis unit for crisis intervention (M-F 9am-midnight; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm). Don't send people to John George if you can help it: https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/overwhelmed/Content?oid=4705660
|-
| Suicide Prevention Hotline
| 1-800-309-2131
| 24hr Crisis Support Services
|-
| Mobile Crisis for residents of Berkeley and Albany
| 510-981-5900
| 11:30am-10pm
|-
| Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic
| (510) 437-2363
| Offers crisis intervention, telephone and walk-in services for adults who are having difficulties and need help immediately: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-4:30pm at 2620 26th Avenue, Oakland
|}

== Medical Emergency Departments ==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Emergency Departments
|-
| Alta Bates Summit Emergency Dept (5min)
| 357 34th St, Oakland
| (510) 655-4000
|-
| UCSF Children's Hospital Emergency Dept (3min)
| 747 52nd St, Oakland
| (510) 428-3240
|-
| Alta Bates Campus Emergency Dept (7min)
| 2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley
| (510) 204-4444
|}

= Homeless Shelters =
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Homeless Shelters
|-
| [http://24hourcenter.com 24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher's Center]
| 1406 47th Ave, Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-0574
|-
| [http://operationdignity.org Operation Dignity]
| 160 Franklin Street #103, Oakland, CA
| (800) 686-9036
|-
| [http://www.cityteam.org CityTeam Ministries Oakland]
| 728 Washington St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 452-3758
|-
| [http://donatetodreamcatchers.org Dream Catcher Youth Shelter and Support Center]
| 442 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 522-8363
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| 866-960-2132
|-
| [http://www.eocp.net/ East Oakland Community Project]
| 7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-3211
|-
| [https://oaklandwiki.org/Oakland_Garden_Street Oakland Garden Street]
| 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-535-5088
|-
| [http://www.stmaryscenter.org/ St. Mary's Center]
| 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-923-9600
|}

==Adult Shelters==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="4"| Adult Shelters
|-
| Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS)
| 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
| 510-684-1892
| Open November-April when outdoor conditions are rainy or cold.
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/mens-overnight-shelter/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Men's Housing Program]
| 1931 Center St (at MLK Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
| 510-649-4980 - Reservations Hotline: 1-866-960-2132
| Open daily 5pm-7am
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/north-county-womens-center/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Women's Overnight Shelter]
| 2140 Dwight Way (near Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
| 510-649-4965 - Reservations Hotline: 1-866-960-2132
| Opens daily at 4pm
|-
| [https://www.cityteam.org/oakland/ CityTeam International]
| 722 Washington St (at 7th St), Oakland, CA
| 510-452-3758
| Overnight shelter for men. Cost: $5/night. Opens daily at 4pm, no reservations. Showers (Mon-Sun 5-6:45pm)
|}

==Family Shelters & Drop-In Centers==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Family Shelters & Drop-In Centers
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/multi-service-center/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Multi-Service Center (MSC)]
| Trinity United Methodist Church, 2362 Bancroft Way (& Dana), Berkeley
| 510-649-4976
| Drop in Mon-Fri 10-11am; Client services Mon-Thu 10am-2pm, Fri 10am-12pm
| Only shelter and transitional housing referrals. Mail and phone service
|-
| Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS): Multi-Agency Service Center (MASC)
| 1931 Center St (@ MLK Jr Way), Berkeley
| 510-843-3700
| Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-3:30pm
| For individuals & families. Showers Mon-Fri 8am-1pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-1pm, Laundry by signup. Transitional housing referrals available.
|-
| Salvation Army Shelter Program
| 2794 Garden St (& E. 27th St, Oakland
| 510-437-9437 - call for intake appt.
| First call first served. Emergency & transitional shelter program for families or individuals.
|-
| St. Vincent De Paul Visitation Center
| 2260 San Pablo (& W Grand), Oakland
| 510-444-3790
| Tue-Sat 9:30am-3pm (closed 1st Wednesday of the month).
| Drop-in center for women and children. Showers and laundry facilities, infant care, referrals.
|-
| Women's Daytime Drop-In Center
| 2218 Acton (& Bancroft), Berkeley
| 510-548-2884
| Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed First Friday of the month)
| Drop-in center for homeless women & children. Transitional housing referrals available.
|}

==Youth Shelters & Drop-In Centers==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Youth Shelters & Drop-In Centers=
|-
| DreamCatcher Youth Support Center & Shelter
| 422 Jefferson (& 5th St), Oakland
| 510-839-1559 - Call 1-800-379-1114 for shelter intake.
| Drop-in support Mon-Thurs 2-7pm, Fri 2-5pm. Shelter Mon-Fri 7pm-8am, Sat-Sun 7-10pm
| For ages 13-18. Meals & laundry facilities.
|-
| Suitcase Clinic Youth Clinic
| St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft (* Ellsworth), 2nd Floor, Berkeley
| 510-423-2202
| Mon 6-9pm
| Drop-in health clinic for ages 13-23; Dinner provided
|-
| Youth Engagement, Advocacy, and Housing (YEAH!)
| Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1744 University Ave (& Grant), Berkeley
| 510-704-9867
| Open Nov-May, 8am-8pm. Lineup begins at 7:30pm.
| For ages 18-25; pets allowed; Showers and hot meals.
|}

=Domestic Violence Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Domestic Violence Programs
|-
| [http://asafeplacedvs.org A Safe Place]
| 24-hour hotline: 510- 536-7233
| Emergency shelter for women and children in crisis. Emergency transportation available.
|-
| [http://www.arielom.org Ariel Outreach Mission]
| 800.799.SAFE
|-
| [http://www.sfaws.org/ Asian Women's Shelter]
| 415-751-7110
|}

=Drop-In Centers=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Drop-In Centers
|-
| Berkeley Drop-In (Coalition for Alternatives in Mental Health)
| 3234 Adeline St (& Alcatrez), Berkeley
| 510-653-3808
| Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-2pm.
| Drop-in center for pas, current, or a-risk mental health clients and their families.
|-
| [https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/community-resources/friendly-manorplace-1 A Friendly Place]
| 2298 San Pablo (at 23rd St), Oakland
| 510-451-8923
| Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm.
| Drop-in center for *women*. Showers and laundry facilities, referrals.
|-
| St. Vincent de Paul CHAMPION Guidance Center
| 675 23rd St (& MLK Jr), Oakland
| 510-877-9218
| Tue-Sat 9:30am-3pm. Closed First Wednesdays of the month.
| Drop-in center for *men*. Showers and laundry, referrals.
|-
| North County Women's Center
| 2140 Dwight (& Shattuck), Berkeley
| 510-649-4965
| Health clinic Mon 9am-1pm; Suitcase health clinic Mon 7:30-9pm
| Mobile health clinic 2nd Tue of every month, 11am-3:30pm; Arts & Crafts drop-in Wed 1:30-3:30pm
|}

=Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
|-
| [http://horizonservices.org/ Horizon Services]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| (510) 649-4965
|}

=Animal Resources=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Animal Resources
|-
| Paw Fund
| Corner of Bolivar & Addison
| 510-390-3488
| 13 Sundays a year, 10am-1pm
| Free pet vaccine clinic; low cost/free spray and neuer referrals.
|-
| Berkeley Human Society Pet Food Pantry
| 2700 9th St, Berkeley
| 510-845-7735 (ext. 205)
| Pet food distributed every Last Saturday of the month.
| Confidential application required (proof of residency, income and spray/neuter record for pet).
|}

=To Do:=
If you'd like to contribute to this page, we could use links to the following resources:
* Free meals
* Support for people with disabilities
* Mental health resources
* Employment organizations & resources

Crisis Resources

2020-06-07T00:07:04Z

Roberto: /* Mental Health Emergency Resources */

For free legal assistance to help guide people through the steps to apply for public benefit programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medi-Cal, CalWorks, General Assistance (GA), Food Stamps, and Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants (CAPI) - as well as non-benefits related legal advice, please visit the [http://homelessactioncenter.org Homeless Action Center]. Their Oakland office is located at 1432 Franklin Street, and their Berkeley office is located at 3126 Shattuck Avenue. Drop in hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-5pm, and 1-5pm on Tuesday.

{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| EMERGENCY NUMBERS
|-
| Fire and Medical Emergency
| (510) 444-1616
| Alameda County Fire & Emergency Medical Line
|-
| POLICE or “huge emergency”
| (510) 777-7777
| OPD Emergency Line - whereas 911 is Highway Patrol dispatch in Vallejo
|-
| FIRE
| (510) 444-1616 (510) 238-4050 (510) 238-4005
| Oakland Fire Department Dispatch Center nearest Station 8 next-nearest Station 5
|}

==Mental Health Emergency Resources==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Mental Health Emergency Resources
|-
| Oakland Mobile Crisis Asian Language Spanish Language Deaf Hard of Hearing
| 1-800-491-9099 (510) 569-7200 (510) 535-6200 (510) 957-5465 (510) 984-1654
| Mon-Fri 10am-8pm Video Phone
|-
| Alameda County Medical Center John George Psychiatric Pavilion Campus
| 510-346-7500
| Emergency assessments; emergency medications; emergency hospitalization; also outpatient crisis unit for crisis intervention (M-F 9am-midnight; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm).
|-
| Suicide Prevention Hotline
| 1-800-309-2131
| 24hr Crisis Support Services
|-
| Mobile Crisis for residents of Berkeley and Albany
| 510-981-5900
| 11:30am-10pm
|-
| Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic
| (510) 437-2363
| Offers crisis intervention, telephone and walk-in services for adults who are having difficulties and need help immediately: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-4:30pm at 2620 26th Avenue, Oakland
|}

== Medical Emergency Departments ==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Emergency Departments
|-
| Alta Bates Summit Emergency Dept (5min)
| 357 34th St, Oakland
| (510) 655-4000
|-
| UCSF Children's Hospital Emergency Dept (3min)
| 747 52nd St, Oakland
| (510) 428-3240
|-
| Alta Bates Campus Emergency Dept (7min)
| 2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley
| (510) 204-4444
|}

= Homeless Shelters =
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Homeless Shelters
|-
| [http://24hourcenter.com 24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher's Center]
| 1406 47th Ave, Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-0574
|-
| [http://operationdignity.org Operation Dignity]
| 160 Franklin Street #103, Oakland, CA
| (800) 686-9036
|-
| [http://www.cityteam.org CityTeam Ministries Oakland]
| 728 Washington St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 452-3758
|-
| [http://donatetodreamcatchers.org Dream Catcher Youth Shelter and Support Center]
| 442 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 522-8363
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| 866-960-2132
|-
| [http://www.eocp.net/ East Oakland Community Project]
| 7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-3211
|-
| [https://oaklandwiki.org/Oakland_Garden_Street Oakland Garden Street]
| 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-535-5088
|-
| [http://www.stmaryscenter.org/ St. Mary's Center]
| 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-923-9600
|}

==Adult Shelters==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="4"| Adult Shelters
|-
| Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS)
| 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
| 510-684-1892
| Open November-April when outdoor conditions are rainy or cold.
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/mens-overnight-shelter/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Men's Housing Program]
| 1931 Center St (at MLK Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
| 510-649-4980 - Reservations Hotline: 1-866-960-2132
| Open daily 5pm-7am
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/north-county-womens-center/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Women's Overnight Shelter]
| 2140 Dwight Way (near Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
| 510-649-4965 - Reservations Hotline: 1-866-960-2132
| Opens daily at 4pm
|-
| [https://www.cityteam.org/oakland/ CityTeam International]
| 722 Washington St (at 7th St), Oakland, CA
| 510-452-3758
| Overnight shelter for men. Cost: $5/night. Opens daily at 4pm, no reservations. Showers (Mon-Sun 5-6:45pm)
|}

==Family Shelters & Drop-In Centers==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Family Shelters & Drop-In Centers
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/about-bfhp/services-programs/multi-service-center/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP): Multi-Service Center (MSC)]
| Trinity United Methodist Church, 2362 Bancroft Way (& Dana), Berkeley
| 510-649-4976
| Drop in Mon-Fri 10-11am; Client services Mon-Thu 10am-2pm, Fri 10am-12pm
| Only shelter and transitional housing referrals. Mail and phone service
|-
| Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS): Multi-Agency Service Center (MASC)
| 1931 Center St (@ MLK Jr Way), Berkeley
| 510-843-3700
| Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-3:30pm
| For individuals & families. Showers Mon-Fri 8am-1pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-1pm, Laundry by signup. Transitional housing referrals available.
|-
| Salvation Army Shelter Program
| 2794 Garden St (& E. 27th St, Oakland
| 510-437-9437 - call for intake appt.
| First call first served. Emergency & transitional shelter program for families or individuals.
|-
| St. Vincent De Paul Visitation Center
| 2260 San Pablo (& W Grand), Oakland
| 510-444-3790
| Tue-Sat 9:30am-3pm (closed 1st Wednesday of the month).
| Drop-in center for women and children. Showers and laundry facilities, infant care, referrals.
|-
| Women's Daytime Drop-In Center
| 2218 Acton (& Bancroft), Berkeley
| 510-548-2884
| Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed First Friday of the month)
| Drop-in center for homeless women & children. Transitional housing referrals available.
|}

==Youth Shelters & Drop-In Centers==
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Youth Shelters & Drop-In Centers=
|-
| DreamCatcher Youth Support Center & Shelter
| 422 Jefferson (& 5th St), Oakland
| 510-839-1559 - Call 1-800-379-1114 for shelter intake.
| Drop-in support Mon-Thurs 2-7pm, Fri 2-5pm. Shelter Mon-Fri 7pm-8am, Sat-Sun 7-10pm
| For ages 13-18. Meals & laundry facilities.
|-
| Suitcase Clinic Youth Clinic
| St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft (* Ellsworth), 2nd Floor, Berkeley
| 510-423-2202
| Mon 6-9pm
| Drop-in health clinic for ages 13-23; Dinner provided
|-
| Youth Engagement, Advocacy, and Housing (YEAH!)
| Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1744 University Ave (& Grant), Berkeley
| 510-704-9867
| Open Nov-May, 8am-8pm. Lineup begins at 7:30pm.
| For ages 18-25; pets allowed; Showers and hot meals.
|}

=Domestic Violence Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Domestic Violence Programs
|-
| [http://asafeplacedvs.org A Safe Place]
| 24-hour hotline: 510- 536-7233
| Emergency shelter for women and children in crisis. Emergency transportation available.
|-
| [http://www.arielom.org Ariel Outreach Mission]
| 800.799.SAFE
|-
| [http://www.sfaws.org/ Asian Women's Shelter]
| 415-751-7110
|}

=Drop-In Centers=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Drop-In Centers
|-
| Berkeley Drop-In (Coalition for Alternatives in Mental Health)
| 3234 Adeline St (& Alcatrez), Berkeley
| 510-653-3808
| Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-2pm.
| Drop-in center for pas, current, or a-risk mental health clients and their families.
|-
| [https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/community-resources/friendly-manorplace-1 A Friendly Place]
| 2298 San Pablo (at 23rd St), Oakland
| 510-451-8923
| Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm.
| Drop-in center for *women*. Showers and laundry facilities, referrals.
|-
| St. Vincent de Paul CHAMPION Guidance Center
| 675 23rd St (& MLK Jr), Oakland
| 510-877-9218
| Tue-Sat 9:30am-3pm. Closed First Wednesdays of the month.
| Drop-in center for *men*. Showers and laundry, referrals.
|-
| North County Women's Center
| 2140 Dwight (& Shattuck), Berkeley
| 510-649-4965
| Health clinic Mon 9am-1pm; Suitcase health clinic Mon 7:30-9pm
| Mobile health clinic 2nd Tue of every month, 11am-3:30pm; Arts & Crafts drop-in Wed 1:30-3:30pm
|}

=Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
|-
| [http://horizonservices.org/ Horizon Services]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| (510) 649-4965
|}

=Animal Resources=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="5"| Animal Resources
|-
| Paw Fund
| Corner of Bolivar & Addison
| 510-390-3488
| 13 Sundays a year, 10am-1pm
| Free pet vaccine clinic; low cost/free spray and neuer referrals.
|-
| Berkeley Human Society Pet Food Pantry
| 2700 9th St, Berkeley
| 510-845-7735 (ext. 205)
| Pet food distributed every Last Saturday of the month.
| Confidential application required (proof of residency, income and spray/neuter record for pet).
|}

=To Do:=
If you'd like to contribute to this page, we could use links to the following resources:
* Free meals
* Support for people with disabilities
* Mental health resources
* Employment organizations & resources