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Alameda County, California

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    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals1

    Housing6

    Oakland

    Oakland Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1619 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Berkeley

    Berkeley Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1947 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Hayward

    Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    22941 Atherton St, Hayward, CA 94541

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Livermore

    HSG Auth of the City of Livermore

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    3203 Leahy Way, Livermore, CA 94550

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Alameda

    City of Alameda Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    701 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental86

    Oakland

    ACHCH Cardea Health Eddie's Place Medical Respite

    Community health center run by Alameda, County of. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    170 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, CA 94621

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Oakland

    ACHCH Shelter and Street Health Services

    Community health center run by Alameda, County of. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    384 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Oakland

    Ahs Highland E1-E2 Clinic

    Community health center run by Alameda, County of. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1411 E 31st St, #2, Oakland, CA 94602

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Oakland

    Albert J Thomas Medical Clinic

    Community health center run by The West Oakland Health Council. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    10615 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94603

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Oakland

    ARC 201 Mental Health Clinic

    Community health center run by Asian Health Services. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    310 8th St, Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94607

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    Oakland

    Artthaus/Oakland Family Health Center

    Community health center run by Brighter Beginnings. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    2744 E 11th St, Ste H1, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Asian Health Serv Dental Clinic

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    345 9th St, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94607

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    Oakland

    Asian Resource Center Clinic

    Community health center run by Asian Health Services. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    817 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607

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    Oakland

    California Hotel, Supportive Housing Program

    Community health center run by Lifelong Medical Care. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    3501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

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    Oakland

    Casa del Sol

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1501 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Casa del Sol II

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1450 Fruitvale Ave, #E, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Casa del Sol III

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1423 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Chenming & Margaret Hu Medical Center

    Community health center run by Asian Health Services. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    818 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607

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    Oakland

    Children's Hospital Oakland Teen

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    5400 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

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    Oakland

    Clinica Alta Vista

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1515 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Community Health Education

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1537 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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    Oakland

    Community Health Education

    Community health center run by La Clinica de la Raza, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1531 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Oakland

    Community Recovery Center East

    Community health center run by The West Oakland Health Council. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    7501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621

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    Oakland

    Dellums Apartment, Supportive Housing Program

    Community health center run by Lifelong Medical Care. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    644 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612

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    Oakland

    East Oakland Health Center

    Community health center run by The West Oakland Health Council. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    7450 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    See all 86 health listings in Alameda County →

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    How HelpByState works

    Checked, dated and corrected by neighbors

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      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

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      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Alameda County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Alameda County: Alameda County Community Food Bank (call to find a pantry near you), (510) 635-3663. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Alameda County: Oakland Housing Authority, (510) 874-1500, call first; Berkeley Housing Authority, (510) 488-5470, call first; Housing Authority of the County of Alameda in Hayward, (510) 538-8876, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed 86 places that can help in Alameda County: ACHCH Cardea Health Eddie's Place Medical Respite in Oakland, (510) 377-2872, call first; ACHCH Shelter and Street Health Services in Oakland, (510) 891-8950, call first; Ahs Highland E1-E2 Clinic in Oakland, (510) 437-4473, call first. 83 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Alameda County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Alameda County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Alameda County, California?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Alameda County: Bay Area Legal Aid, (800) 551-5554. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the California Association of Food Banks member list. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.