Bay Area Resources
Please check back often for new resources, including but not limited to Housing resources, shelters, free clinics, Food Banks, Hygiene, Clothes, Pets, and advocacy. Please feel free to contact me with alternative options as well.
Clinics
1. LifeLong Trust Health Center (Trust Clinic) Address: 386 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 210-5050 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Saturday – Sunday: Closed Note: Specializes in low-barrier care, providing same-day drop-in appointments, primary care, behavioral health, substance use services, and basic essentials like food and hygiene supplies. 2. Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California Address: 2121 Harrison Street, Suite 120, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 587-3000 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: Closed Note: Provides completely free primary medical care, eye exams, and counseling/therapy to uninsured and low-income eligible patients. Appointments are strongly encouraged. 3. Roots Community Health Center (Headquarters Clinic) Address: 7272 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Phone: (510) 777-1177 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Note: Focuses on low-income, marginalized, and re-entry populations, offering primary care, health screenings, and supportive social services. 4. La Clínica de La Raza (Casa Del Sol) Address: 1450 Fruitvale Ave., Suite E, Oakland, CA 94601 Phone: (510) 535-4000 Hours: Call for specific department schedules (typically Monday – Saturday) Note: A major Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric care, behavioral health, and dental services on a sliding-scale fee structure based on income. 5. Asian Health Services (Chenming & Margaret Hu Medical Center) Address: 818 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 986-6800 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday hours vary) Note: Provides primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health with multilingual translation support. Operates on a sliding-scale fee model. 6. West Oakland Health Council (Albert J. Thomas Medical Clinic) Address: 10615 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603 Phone: (510) 568-9230 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Note: Long-standing community health center offering affordable primary care, preventative medicine, and health education. 7. Native American Health Center (Oakland Site) Address: 3124 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601 Phone: (510) 535-4400 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Note: Offers whole-person, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services. Open to all community members regardless of background, utilizing a sliding-fee scale. Additional Healthcare Resources: Alameda Health System – Highland Hospital (Eastmont & Highland Campuses): For emergency care, urgent needs, or county health programs (like Medi-Cal enrollment or health care for the homeless), you can contact Highland Hospital at (510) 437-4800. Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless: Coordinates specialized medical support and street medicine drop-ins for unhoused residents. You can reach their administrative office at (510) 891-8950.
Pets
1. Oakland Animal Services (OAS Community Programs) Address: 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Phone: (510) 535-5602 Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Adoption & Community Desk) Note: The city shelter provides free pet food pantries, emergency supplies, and owner-support resources to help keep pets with their families. 2. East Bay SPCA (Oakland Administration & Pet Food Pantry) Address: 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 639-7387 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Pantry distribution dates occur monthly; registration required) Note: Offers a regular pet food distribution pantry, financial assistance programs for unexpected veterinary care, and low-cost vaccine/spay-neuter services. 3. PALS East Bay (People for Animal Life Support) Address: Mobile and pop-up locations across Oakland Phone: Contact via website / community network Hours: Operates periodic weekend pop-up clinics Note: Frequently hosts free pet vaccine and microchip clinics in Oakland neighborhoods to support low-income pet owners.
Food
1. Alameda County Community Food Bank (Main Hub & Helpline) Address: 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 635-3663 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Note: This is the central food bank for the county. They operate a helpline and maintain an online locator tool (FoodNow.net) that indexes all active neighborhood food distributions and partner pantries. 2. The East Oakland Collective Address: 7800 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Phone: (510) 990-0775 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Hot meals at 12:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday: Groceries and hot meals at 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Note: Walk-ups only; registration is done onsite. 3. Oakland Food Pantry Address: 1301 Willow Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: Call via local referral or community networks Hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Note: Clients can choose grocery products and fresh produce for afternoon pickup. 4. Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County (Dining Room & Pantry Services) Address: 675 23rd Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 638-7600 (Pantry referrals and information) Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM Note: Provides free hot lunches and pantry services. 5. Homies Empowerment FREEdom Store Address: 7631–7637 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Phone: (510) 542-9993 / (510) 729-2072 Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 / 4:00 PM Note: Food pantry providing groceries, toiletries, diapers, and baby formula. Open to all; no ID required. 6. Telegraph Ministry Center (TMC) Food Pantry Address: 5316 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 Phone: (510) 961-4385 Hours: Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 7. West Oakland Food Pantry (Prescott-Joseph Center) Address: 920 Peralta Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: Check local listings or community directory via FoodNow.net Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shelters
1. East Oakland Community Project (EOCP) Address: 7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 532-3211 Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days a week (Emergency Shelter) Note: Operates a multi-service emergency shelter featuring a men's unit, a women's unit, and family units, along with meals, case management, and housing navigation. 2. Covenant House California (Oakland Center) Address: 200 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 379-1010 Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days a week Note: Crisis shelter and support services exclusively for youth and young adults ages 18–24. Walk-ins accepted for immediate intake. 3. City Team Oakland (Men's Program & Shelter) Address: 722 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 452-3758 Hours: Intake and services available daily (call ahead for exact overnight bed availability) Note: Provides safe shelter, hot meals, showers, and recovery program resources for single men. 4. East Oakland Housing Resource Center (BACS) Address: 9628 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Phone: (510) 903-8177 Hours: Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Note: Acts as a community-based access point for Alameda County's Coordinated Entry system to connect individuals and families to emergency shelter beds and housing navigation. 5. Towne House Housing Resource Center (BACS) Address: 629 Oakland Ave., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 658-9480 Hours:Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: Drop-in 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (By appointment 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM) 6. St. Vincent de Paul – Visitation Center (Women's Services) Address: 2260 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 444-3790 or (510) 638-7600 Hours: Call for daily drop-in and program hours Note: Daytime respite, supportive services, and referral channels to shelter options specifically for women. 7. A Safe Place (Domestic Violence Shelter) Address: Confidential location for safety reasons Phone: (510) 986-8600 (24-Hour Crisis Hotline) Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days a week Note: Emergency shelter, confidential housing, and counseling services for individuals and children fleeing domestic violence. Key Intake Lines: Dial 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 (Eden I&R) or text your ZIP code to 898-211. This is the central directory for Alameda County to find out which shelters have open beds right now. Bay Area Shelter Hotline: You can also call 1-800-774-3583 (1-800-7SHELTER) for real-time updates on regional shelter inventory.
Permanent Housing
1. Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Address: 1540 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 587-2100 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Note: Manages local affordable public housing, project-based vouchers, and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Waitlists open periodically through lottery systems. 2. Alameda County Housing Portal Website / Online Hub: housing.acgov.org Phone: Available via regional community connectors or 2-1-1 Note: The centralized website for finding and applying for affordable rental housing units across Alameda County, letting you filter properties by income requirements and availability. 3. East Oakland Housing Resource Center (BACS) Address: 9628 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Phone: (510) 903-8177 Hours: Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Note: Serves as a Coordinated Entry access point for unhoused individuals looking to transition into Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) or long-term housing navigation programs. 4. Towne House Housing Resource Center (BACS) Address: 629 Oakland Ave., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 658-9480 Hours: Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Drop-in) Note: Another regional access point for county housing applications, benefits connection, and stability case management. 5. Operation Dignity (Permanent Supportive Housing) Address: 318 Harrison Street, Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 287-8465 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Note: Operates permanent supportive housing sites in Oakland (such as the Inn at Temescal and Inn at the Coliseum) tailored for individuals exiting homelessness, including veterans and those with chronic health conditions. Key Navigation Tools: Alameda County 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 for immediate guidance on active permanent housing applications and local support services. AffordableHousing.com: A heavily utilized online registry listing private-market landlords who accept housing vouchers in Oakland.
Law
1. Bay Area Legal Aid (Alameda County Office) Address: 1735 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 663-4744 (Legal Advice Line: 1-800-551-5554) Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Call advice line for intake hours) Note: The largest civil legal aid provider in the region. Offers free legal help, representation, and advice for low-income clients regarding housing preservation/eviction defense, domestic violence prevention, public benefits, and consumer protection. 2. Legal Access Alameda (Pro Bono Legal Services) Address: 1000 Broadway, Suite 480, Oakland, CA 94607 (Administrative office; clinics held across various community sites) Phone: (510) 302-2222 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Clinic times vary by project) Note: Operates free legal clinics staffed by volunteer attorneys to assist low-income Alameda County residents with self-representation, family law, debt relief, and expungements. 3. Alameda County Public Defender’s Clean Slate Clinic Address: 545 4th Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 268-7400 Hours: Walk-in Clinic: Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Note: Provides free legal assistance to help community members clear criminal records, handle dismissals, and reduce convictions to open up access to stable housing and employment.
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