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CALL 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a physical or mental health emergency.
For other non-emergency urgent health care needs after business hours, please contact your primary care clinic’s after-hours contact number. Crisis Support National Suicide Crisis Hotline: Text or dial 988 for direct access to the local suicide or crisis line. Or call (800) 273-8255. Alameda County Crisis Support Services: Call (800) 309-2131 or visit their website for a list of Crisis Support Providers. Acute & Crisis Services - Alameda County Behavioral Health Services (ACBH): Call (800) 491-9099 [8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday] or go to the ACBH website to seek services or make a referral. After-hours Medical Care CALL 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a physical or mental health emergency. If you have an established primary care provider or have been assigned a particular clinic as your medical home, you should contact that provider to obtain an appointment. LifeLong Medical After-hours: (510) 981-4100 Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center After-hours: (510) 471-5880 La Clinica de la Raza After-hours: (510) 535-4000 Bay Area Community Health After-hours: (510) 770-8040 Roots Community Health Center After-hours: (510) 777-1177 If you do not have an established primary care provider, same-day and after business hours are listed below: Alameda Health System Daytime Hours Nurse Advice (Highland Hospital, Eastmont, Hayward, Newark Wellness) (510) 437-8341 After-hours Nurse Advice (Highland Hospital, Eastmont, Hayward, Newark Wellness) (855) 602-8148 Alameda Alliance for Health After-hours Nurse Advice (888) 433-1876 Emergency Dental Care If you are having a dental emergency or do not have dental coverage, you can access urgent care dental services at: Highland Hospital Dental Clinic E1, E Wing, 1st floor registration 1411 E. 31st St. Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 437-4401 If you have medical coverage through Medi-Cal or HealthPAC, see this list of Alameda County Denti-Cal providers and clinics or call Medi-Cal Service Center at (800) 322-6384. Tuberculosis Tests A list of sites throughout the County where people can access tuberculosis tests and vaccines (fees may apply) is available in English and Spanish. Or visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Immunization and Clinic information website. |
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If you need primary care or want to choose a health home, call 2-1-1 or contact one of our partner organizations directly.
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Gender Affirming Care
Reproductive Health
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Income & Benefits for families with children and expectant mothers: Childcare Resources: |
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To access substance use treatment, such as detox, residential and day treatment, and medication assisted treatment, please contact the resources listed below.
AHS Bridge Clinic (direct access to Medication Assisted Treatment) LifeLong Trust Health Center ACHCH partners with county-wide substance use system of care: ACBH Substance Use Treatment Alameda County Substance Use Access and Referral Helpline Community Providers and National Organization: HEPPAC Punks with Lunch Map of East Bay Syringe Exchanges Berkeley NEED National Harm Reduction Coalition Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction Visit our Substance Use Treatment page for more information. |
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For help enrolling in Medi-Cal, Covered California, HealthPAC or other forms of health insurance, contact an Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Health Insurance Enrollment counselor at (800) 422-9495 or visit Alameda County Health Care Services Agency. Services are offered regardless of immigration status.
Alameda County's HealthPAC program provides health coverage for people who are not eligible for Medi-Cal due to immigration status or other reasons. You can also enroll in health insurance at community health clinics by calling one of the primary care centers listed above. For information about obtaining Social Security disability and other benefits, visit Alameda County Social Services Agency or call (510) 263-2420. |
Shelter and Housing
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If you are looking for housing or services, please call 211. 211 connects Bay Area residents with health and human service programs in their local community. Resources include:
Call 211 or visit the website: www.211alamedacounty.org The Office of Homeless Care and Coordination (OHCC) homelessness.acgov.org The Office of Homeless Care and Coordination (OHCC) works to build a robust, integrated, and coordinated system for housing and homelessness services and acts as the County’s point of contact on homelessness strategic planning and program development. Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCH), which sits in OHCC, is a federally-designated health center program offering medical, mental health, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and case management services that are directly provided by staff, and through contracted provider organizations including Alameda Health System and other Federally Qualified Health Centers. OHCC oversees Coordinated Entry and Housing Services for the County’s homelessness response system. For information on their programs and services:
Alameda County Winter Shelters and Warming Centers Winter Shelter and Warming Centers Winter shelters and warming centers where unsheltered and vulnerable people can go to stay warm this winter. Summer Heat Emergency Cooling Centers Local cooling centers where unsheltered and vulnerable people can go to get relief from the heat during the day. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a motel voucher, food voucher or emergency assistance?
ACHCH does not have funds for motel vouchers or emergency food assistance.
How can I get help for a homeless person that I know or have seen on the street?
Call 211. While ACHCH cannot come and get someone off the street, we can offer information and resources and ideas about how to engage someone and offer help, including shelter contacts and resources and advice on navigating the health and social services system.
I have Medi-Cal how do I find or change my medical home?
Visit Alameda Alliance for Health or call their Member Services Department Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm at (510) 747-4567 or (877) 932-2738.
Where can I get immunizations or a TB skin test?
If you need a TB skin test, call 211 or visit Alameda County Public Health.
Do you provide drop-in services?
Drop-in primary care services are available at Trust Health Center and Alameda Health System.
I am a shelter or other provider. How can I arrange a visit from your mobile health van?
For more information, please call (510) 921-8428 or visit Alameda Health System.
Where can I find a primary care clinic in Alameda County?
Visit our Primary Care page for more information.
Where can I get help or information about enrolling in health insurance?
Call (800) 422-9495 to talk with a health insurance technician.
(Updated 09/12/2025)
ACHCH does not have funds for motel vouchers or emergency food assistance.
How can I get help for a homeless person that I know or have seen on the street?
Call 211. While ACHCH cannot come and get someone off the street, we can offer information and resources and ideas about how to engage someone and offer help, including shelter contacts and resources and advice on navigating the health and social services system.
I have Medi-Cal how do I find or change my medical home?
Visit Alameda Alliance for Health or call their Member Services Department Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm at (510) 747-4567 or (877) 932-2738.
Where can I get immunizations or a TB skin test?
If you need a TB skin test, call 211 or visit Alameda County Public Health.
Do you provide drop-in services?
Drop-in primary care services are available at Trust Health Center and Alameda Health System.
I am a shelter or other provider. How can I arrange a visit from your mobile health van?
For more information, please call (510) 921-8428 or visit Alameda Health System.
Where can I find a primary care clinic in Alameda County?
Visit our Primary Care page for more information.
Where can I get help or information about enrolling in health insurance?
Call (800) 422-9495 to talk with a health insurance technician.
(Updated 09/12/2025)
