Adamika Village Inc Description: First responders for homicides and missing youth; provides vigil, funeral arrangement, and repass services. Contact: Daryle Allums Phone: 510-910-1963 Email:adamikaadamika@gmail.com
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency Description: Provides employment and transitional housing services. Phone:(510) 649-1930 Website: https://self-sufficiency.org/
Global Communication Education and Arts (GCEA) Description: Translation and immigration support services for African Immigrants. Contact: Almaz Yhidego Phone: 510-560-5520 Email: info.gcsinc@gmail.com Website:www.globalcommunicationservices.org
Love not Blood Campaign/California’s Families United for Justice Description: Provides support and services to individual families seeking assistance in getting healing and justice; working to redress the causes of unjustified police shootings. Contact: Beatrice X Johnson Phone: 510-480-8187 Email:info@cafu4jnetwok.org or cephusJohnson@yahoo.com Website:http://www.lovenotbloodcampaign.com
Oakland Frontline Healers Description: Provides information on food, PPE, COVID-19 testing, homeless shelters, etc. Contact:510-353-3900 (hotline) Website:https://oaklandfrontlinehealers.org
People’s Community Medics Description: Teaches basic emergency first aid skills on a sliding scale; COVID-19 prevention and natural healing, to include massage, acupuncture, Reiki; offers other healing alternatives for keeping your immune system strong. Contact: Sharena Thomas Phone: 510-239-7720 Website:http://peoplescommunitymedics.org Realized Potential Inc Description: Provides positive programs and resources to improve the lives of under-served youth and adults. Contact: Darren White Phone: 510-604-1323 Email: dwhite@rpicares.com Website: www.rpicares.com
Soldiers Against Violence Everywhere Description: Promoting peace in the streets, and advocating for changes that will reduce gun violence in Oakland. Phone: 510-208-4565 Email: info@save-oakland.com Website: www.save-oakland.com Take Back Our Streets (TBOS) Description: Crisis Intervention and Music Wellness for Self-Care Contact: Ceasar and Julius Johnson Phone: 510-346-3046 Website: www.Eastoaklandcollective.com
Taz Foundation Description: Initiative to address anti-bullying and individuals being forced into gun-play Contact: Audrey Candycorn Phone: 510-379-0275
Vision Quilt Description: Empowers communities to create solutions to gun violence through the power of art and inclusive dialogue. Contact: Cathy DeForest Phone: 541-690-6976 Email: visionquilt@gmail.com Website:www.visionquilt.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCES
A Safe Place Description: Breaks the cycle of family violence and intimate partner abuse. We work every day to provide 24/7 emergency shelter, security and support for families who are not safe at home. Contact: Carolyn Russell, MSW, MA, Executive Director Phone: 510-986-8600 ext 315, Fax: 510-986-8606 Email:crussell@asafeplace.org Website:www.asafeplace.org
Alameda County Family Justice Center Description: Free civil legal advice will be provided by a licensed attorney on issues that include domestic violence, family law, guardianships, landlord/tenant and probate. Clinics are held every Tuesday from 9am to Noon. Phone:(510) 267-8800 Website: http://www.acfjc.org/
API Legal Outreach Description: Legal representation, social services, and advocacy for the most marginalized segments of the community including low-income women, seniors, recent immigrants, and youth. Phone:(510)251-2846 Website: https://www.apilegaloutreach.org/
Bay Area Legal Aid Description: Bay Area Legal Aid provides low-income clients with free civil legal assistance, including legal advice and counsel, effective referrals, and legal representation. Phone: (510) 250-5270 Website: https://baylegal.org/
Family Violence Law Center Description: FVLC provides free attorney representation for some cases. FVLC offers child counseling, assistance-keeping future addresses confidential, and may be able to connect clients to financial assistance to help them get back on their feet. All of FVLC’s services are available free of charge. Phone: (510) 208-0220 Website: http://fvlc.org/
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area Description: IIBA provides immigration legal services, immigration workshops, and citizenship classes for the Bay Area community. Phone: (510) 451-2846 x 301 Website: https://iibayarea.org/
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County Description: 24 hour crisis support hotline; suicide prevention and counseling services Phone: 1-800-309-2131 Website:https://www.crisissupport.org/programs/crisis-line/
Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinic - Oakland Description: Services include: Psychiatric Evaluation/ Assessment; Medication Management; Individual, Group & Family Therapy; Case Management Services. Phone: (510) 273-4200 Website: http://www.pathwaystowellness.net/
The DOVES (Domestic Violence Education and Screening) Project Description: The DOVES (Domestic Violence Education and Screening) Project at the Center for Child Protection is a pioneering domestic violence program that provides individual and group psychotherapy to children and their battered caregivers as a strategy in the early prevention of child abuse. Phone:(510) 428-3742 Website: https://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/main/departments-services/center-for-child-protection-7.aspx
West Oakland Mental HealthCenter Description: Provides crisis, individual, group, family and case management services Phone:(510) 465-1000 Website:https://westoaklandhealth.org/
RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Center For Employment Opportunities Description: Transitional employment, Skills training for the people who were formerly incarcerated and resume writing. Phone: (510) 251-2240 Website: https://ceoworks.org/
Goodwill Industries Of The Greater East Bay Homeless Services Program Description: Providesemployment Phone: (510) 698-7200 Website:https://eastbaygoodwill.org/
Leaders In Community Alternatives Transitional Day Reporting Center (TDRC) Description: Case management, Employment and housing services. Phone: (510) 764-7900 Website: https://www.lcaservices.com/day-reporting-center-services
Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc. Description: Services include assistance with job searches, resume writing, and interviewing; access to on-the-job training and other work experiences. Phone:(510) 858-6742 Website: https://www.oaklandpic.org/
FOOD RESOURCES
Alameda County Food Bank Description: Our main priority is to ensure that you and your family have access to food during the shelter in place caused by COVID-19. Please use Food Now as a quick and easy way to find the food you may need, or apply for CalFresh Food. We are here for you. Phone: 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663 Website: FoodNow.net
Fresh Life Foundation Description: FLF is beginning its work by partnering with Community Foods, an independent grocery store newly opened at 3105 San Pablo Ave., in the heart of the San Pablo Corridor of West Oakland. Together with Community Foods, FLF partners with local residents and organizations to offer a range of programs and services available to shoppers at the store. Community Foods is the current hub for FLF initiatives, with the grocery store providing space, partnership and collaboration on community health goals. Email: info@freshlifefoundation.org Website: http://www.freshlifefoundation.org/?fbclid=IwAR1kM1l-207Cr_OYhWbvHixjcjU_FFabsk4-Wc1BTyKtaxyz2DdFyRBdgIg
NEED SUPPORT WITH SUBSTANCE USE?
Drugwatch Description: To keep people safe from potentially harmful drugs, medical devices and procedures by informing them of medical conditions, severe side effects and ways to take action. Phone: (888)645-1617 Website:https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/
· Seriously consider getting vaccinated. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer · Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. · Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose. · Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects · When in public, keep at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others. · Wear face coverings when conducting essential business and when around others outside of your immediate household. · Observe the shelter in place order when issued. Additional Community Resources: Resources for Alameda County residents can be found here For information about specific resources, use the links below: · Community · Food, Housing, & Financial Help · Mental Health · Essential Workers · Quarantine and Isolation
