Crisis 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 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.

Emergency Resources

Fire and Medical Emergency: (510) 444-1616

POLICE or “huge emergency”: 510-777-7777 (OPD Emergency Line - whereas 911 is Highway Patrol dispatch in Vallejo)

FIRE: 510-444-1616 (Oakland Fire Department Dispatch Center)

or nearest Station 8: 510-238-4050 / next-nearest Station 5: 510-238-4005

MENTAL HEALTH

Oakland Mobile Crisis (Mon-Fri 10am-8pm)- 1-800-491-9099

• Asian Language: 1-510-569-7200;
• Spanish Language: 1-510-535-6200
• Deaf: 1-510-957-5465;
• Hard of Hearing: 1-510-984-1654 (Video Phone)

24hr Crisis Support Services/Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-309-2131

Mobile Crisis for residents of Berkeley and Albany (11:30am-10pm)- 510-981-5900

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)

PHYSICAL INJURIES

Oakland Fire Department Dispatch Center - 510-444-1616

or directly transport person to nearest emergency department:

• 1) Alta Bates Summit Emergency Dept (5min): 357 34th St, Oakland (510-655-4000)
• 2) UCSF Children's Hospital Emergency Dept (3min): 747 52nd St, Oakland (510-428-3240)
• 3) Alta Bates Campus Emergency Dept (7min): 2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley (510-204-4444)

Homeless Shelters

Homeless Shelters
24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher's Center	1406 47th Ave, Oakland, CA	(510) 532-0574
Operation Dignity	160 Franklin Street #103, Oakland, CA	(800) 686-9036
CityTeam Ministries Oakland	728 Washington St, Oakland, CA	(510) 452-3758
Dream Catcher Youth Shelter and Support Center	442 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA	(510) 522-8363
Berkeley Food and Housing Project	2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	866-960-2132
East Oakland Community Project	7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA	(510) 532-3211
Oakland Garden Street	2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA	510-535-5088
St. Mary's Center	925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA	510-923-9600

Adult Shelters

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.
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
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
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

Family Shelters & Drop-In Centers
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 Sheler 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

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

Domestic Violence Programs
A Safe Place	24-hour hotline: 510- 536-7233	Emergency shelter for women and children in crisis. Emergency transportation available.
Ariel Outreach Mission	800.799.SAFE
Asian Women's Shelter	415-751-7110

Drop-In Centers

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.
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

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
Horizon Services	2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	(510) 649-4965

Animal Resources

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).

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