Oakland, CA Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Alameda County.

Youth Employment Partnership - Oakland

2300 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA - 94601
510-533-3447
Provides many services to young adults 18-24 years old. Services include GED instruction, tutoring, case management, drivers license assistance, mental health & substance abuse treatment/prevention, housing assistance, job training in construction/customer service, community & leadership development and after-school/summer employment. All services are free. Clients must live in Oakland. Call for best times to come in. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm..

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CID Project of the East Bay- Oakland

1320 Webster Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
510-663-7979
They provide advocacy and support to CID clients. Services include a Wellness Clinic that offers primary care, food pantry, housing, funds for utilities, access to counseling, crisis intervention, long-term case management and agency referrals. Hours of operation: Between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Monday to Friday Call them to schedule an appointment. ..

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Ark of Refuge/Walker House - Oakland

9702 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA - 94603
510-635-8422
Offers case management to clients living with CID. Services include emergency housing, counseling, financial resources, benefit advocacy, education and vocational training. This is a satellite office located at Allen Temple Church. All services are free. You must have a CA ID and proof of CID status. Call for additional information...

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My Brothers Helper, Inc.- Oakland

1118 Wood Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
510-410-0196
Provide fully furnished housing and all basic living needs. Services include individual counseling, drug treatment, basic skills training, fatherhood skills training, job referrals, financial management, mentoring, and spiritual guidance. Fees based on sliding scale; minimum is $400 or $550 per month. One person per room. Provide your own food. Call for an intake appointment. Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 12 pm..

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Oakland Independence Support Center

PO Box 70010, Station D
Oakland, CA - 94612
(510)465-7624
OISC is a self-help, client run organization in Downtown Oakland which provides a comprehensive network of services and peer support for mentally disabled homeless individuals. Over its eleven-year history, OISC has grown from a community center that provides meals and support groups to a multi-service agency with professional counseling, housing search assistance, job placement services, an adult literacy program, and computer classes...

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Ark of Refuge Walker House

9702 International Blvd
Oakland, CA - 94103
510.635.8422
Services: Offers support for people with HIV/AIDs. Their services include HIV/AIDS education and prevention, housing program for people with HIV/AIDS, transportation for clients, hotel/emergency hotel vouchers, food vouchers. ..

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Alameda County Behavioral Health Services (PSN)- Oakland

1900 Embarcadero Cove
Oakland, CA - 94606
510-567-8112
Services: Provides Residents of Alameda County with referrals for addiction and substance abuse treatment, psychiatric services, crisis, and emergency services, disability assistance, education & education, employment & education, families & children, general health care, housing/homeless services, insurance & services, and legal issues. Please call for details. Part of the Parolee Services Network (PSN). ..

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Oakland Homeless Project

1820 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
(510) 465-0881
Housing assistance...

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St. Vincent de Paul Visitation Center for Women

2272 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA - 94612
(510) 444-3790
Services include showers, hygiene kits, laundry, clothing, infant formula, diapers, play area for children, transportation vouchers, phone and voicemail service, housing referrals, Community Center services referrals, classes, and training...

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Operation Dignity

85 Eighth St
Oakland, CA - 94606
510 208-5117
Assists homeless veterans and their families. Provides emergency, transitional and permanent housing for homeless in Alameda County. We also offer comprehensive support services, nutritious meals and a strong peer community...

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St. Mary's Center Senior Services

925 Brockhurst St
Oakland, CA - 94608
(510) 923-9600
Hours: M-F 9am to 4pm closed 12pm-1pm for lunch. Provides senior services (55 and over), outreach and advocacy, Food for All Ages, preschool for low-income Oakland households, winter shelter for seniors from December 1st-April 30th, 25 beds, first come-first served. Substance abuse treatment, housing for clients, transportation for clients, general case management, and a vibrant Recovery 55 Program Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday 9:30am-11am..

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East Oakland Community Project

7515 International Blvd
Oakland, CA - 94621
(510)-532-3211
Provides a 33 bed women's shelter as well as an 85 bed men's shelter as well as a family unit. This is a 24 Hour Emergency Shelter and that provides a Literacy, Computer Training Program, Substance Abuse Counseling, HIV/AIDS program, Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance, Job Search assistance and Counseling, Life Skills Counseling, and Health Care advice...

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City Team Ministries - Oakland

722 Washington Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
510-452-3758
Offers a 90 day shelter for men and a residential drug and alcohol program. Clients must sign-up starting at 5pm every day. Two meals provided each day (breakfast & dinner). All residents must leave after eating breakfast and can return at 5pm. The fee per night is $5. Call for more information...

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Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Oakland

601 Webster Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
510-451-4514
Offers a free residential substance abuse program for men. Program lasts 6-12 months. Shelter, food and clothing free of charge. Clients must work. Provides relapse prevention, life skills training, and anger management. Clients must attend seven 12 Step meetings per week. Call for intake interview. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 12 pm..

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Alameda County Homeless Action Center - Oakland

1432 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
(510) 836-3260
Provides legal services to homeless, low-income and mentally ill people. Assists clients with applying for public benefit programs including, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medi-Cal, CalWorks, General Assistance (GA), Food Stamps and Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants (CAPI). Services are free. Call for best times to come in. Hours: Mon, Wed, Th 9 am - 5 pm, Tue 1 - 5 pm..

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A Safe Place

P. O. Box 23006
Oakland, CA - 94623
(510) 986-8600
Shelter for abused and/or battered women and children. Provides a 24 hour Crisis Hotline and domestic abuse counseling as part of their services. Additionally, they offer legal assistance for clients, transportation for clients, and emergency food/clothes for clients...

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La Clinica Optical - Oakland

3060-B East 9th Street
Oakland, CA - 94601
510-535-4141
Offers low cost optometry and ophthalmology services, including eye and vision analysis, glaucoma and cataracts evaluation, testing for eye disease, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescription eye glasses and frames. Accepts Medi-cal, private insurance and patients who are unable to pay. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 8:30 am - 3:30 pm..

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Healthy Oakland Wellness Center - Oakland

2580 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA - 94612
510-444-9655
Offers family planning services, general medicine, health education classes, STD/HIV testing, prostate cancer screening, and medical supplies & equipment. Also offers parenting classes, domestic violence/anger management classes, individual and group counseling, and life skills. All services are free and the clinic accepts walk-ins. Call for the best times to come in. Hours: Mon-Tue 9 am - 9 pm, Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm..

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East Oakland Recovery Center - Oakland

7200 Bancroft Avenue,
Oakland, CA - 94605
(510) 568-2432
Services: Offers outpatient substance abuse treatment. Services include: Case management Drug treatment Counseling services Anger management Life skills Self-esteem Alcohol/drug education Gender issues Women's co-dependence Parenting and sober living There is a therapist on site Other services include daily meetings of alcoholics and drug addicts anonymous. Fees: Payment is mostly self-payment based on a sliding scale. Costs range from $5 to $50 per month. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ..

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Order of Malta Clinic

2121 Harrison St, Ste 102
Oakland, CA - 94612
(510) 587-3000
Free health care clinic. Only requirement is that you do not currently have any health insurance. Hours: Mon & Wed: 8:30 am-noon & 1-4 pm. Friday: 8:30am to 12 noon...

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Highland Ambulatory Care Clinics - Oakland

1411 East 31st Street
Oakland, CA - 94602
510-437-8500
Offers primary and specialty medical services to Alameda County residents regardless of ability to pay. Services include general medicine, adult immunology, breast & cervical cancer program, dental, family planning, gynecology, HIV services, nutritionist, obstetrics, pediatrics, podiatry, emergency care and trauma center. Call to schedule an appointment. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am - 7 pm..

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Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless - Oakland

1900 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA - 94601
510-532-1930
Provides general health care only to the homeless. Also offers Tuberculosis (TB) skin test, optical services and dental services. Services are free. Call for best times to come in. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm..

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Organization to Achieve Solutions in Substance Abuse - Oakland

520 27th Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
510-834-5442
Provides free Hepatitis C education group every Tuesday at 12pm, free Hepatitis C testing and treatment. Fees for other clinic services are based on a sliding scale. There is no longer substance abuse services being provided. No fee required for group meetings. Call for best times to come in. Hours: Tue & Wed 9 am - 4 pm..

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Prescott Joseph Center - Oakland

920 Peralta Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
510-835-8683
Offers a drop-in medical clinic. Services include immunizations, flu shots, TB screening, tetanus shots, screening for diabetes and classes about prenatal and infectious diseases. Service fees based on sliding scale, but TB shots are free. Clinic is open on the second Monday of the month from 1 pm - 3 pm...

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Eastmont Wellness Center - Oakland

6955 Foothill Boulevard
Oakland, CA - 94605
510-567-5700
They offer primary and specialized health care, including adult medical clinic, chest clinic, dental clinic, gynecology, immigration clinic, nutritionist, obstetrics, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, women's s services and a senior health care program. They accept Medi-Cal. Uninsured clients should call for an appointment with a billing technician for eligibility. Picture ID is required. Hours of operation: Between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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Downtown Youth Clinic - Oakland

3100 Summit Street; 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA - 94609
510-921-6680
Services: Provides a CID primary health care clinic for young people aged 13-25 years. Other services include STD / CID testing and treatment, peer counseling, and education and support. The services are free. Call to make an appointment for the same day. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ..

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Fred Finch (Turning Point) - Oakland

3800 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA - 94602
(510) 482-2244
Provides residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment services to young adult ages 18-25 years old. Serves clients that suffer from mental or emotional impairment, developmental disability, homelessness, trauma, substance abuse and transitioning from foster care. Services include: short and long-term treatment, mental health counseling, vocational training, educational support, independent living skills and case management. Services are free. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm..

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Covenant House

200 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
(510)-379-1010
Youth Shelter. Shelter provides services for youths ages 18-24 years old. 30 beds, some of the resources they provide include a shelter, case management, life skills, employment services, substance abuse workshops, and money management...

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

Earth Circles Counseling Center - Oakland

560 Oakland Avenue
Oakland, CA - 94611
510-601-1929
Offers psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families and groups. The program addresses depression, relationship conflicts, addictions, eating disorders, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, panic disorders, concerns of aging, spiritual growth and gender issues. Accepts Medi-Cal. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Call for an appointment...

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Alameda County Bar Association - Oakland

70 Washington Street
Oakland, CA - 94607
510-302-2222
Provides a legal service called Volunteer Legal Services Corporation which offers legal assistance to low-income residents in Alameda County with certain non-criminal legal issues such as: divorce, general family law advice, custody, visitation, and immigration/citizenship and landlord eviction assistance. Volunteer attorneys provide all the legal work free of charge. Call for additional information...

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Women Organized to Resist Life Threatening Disease (WORLD)- Oakland

449 15th Street Suite 303
Oakland, CA - 94612
510-986-0340
Services: Offers support services for women living with CID. Services include weekly support groups, confidential counseling, practical and emotional support, 24-hour emergency emotional support, information and referrals, and bilingual and multicultural peer advocates. The services are free. Call for the best times to come. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ..

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Downtown Oakland Senior Center

200 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA - 94610
(510)238-3284
Life may not begin at 55, but here at the Downtown Oakland Senior Center (DOSC) we believe life starts getting better! Our center is a terrific place to socialize and interact with other active seniors.Located across from Lake Merritt, Downtown Oakland Senior Center is Oakland's oldest and largest senior center. Downtown Oakland Senior Center focuses on providing seniors with innovative programs and services that address the physical, mental, and emotional well being of older adults...

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