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Cooling Centers during Heat Emergencies
Click here for information on local cooling centers where unsheltered and vulnerable people can seek relief during the day in heat emergencies. Visit "Heat Emergency Resources" for cooling centers in Alameda County and other information. Alameda County Winter Shelters and Warming Centers 2020 Visit "Winter Emergency Services" for winter shelter and warming centers in Alameda County and other information. Unhealthy Air Quality Resources Click here for information on local centers where unsheltered and vulnerable people can seek shelter during the day in air quality emergencies. Visit "Air Quality Emergency Resources" for up-to-date information on local centers in Alameda County and other information. Hepatitis A Vaccination and Information Click here for more information about Hepatitis A, including vaccinations, prevention, and updates. Crisis Support If you are experiencing a physical or mental health emergency, call 9-1-1. For support, call (800) 309-2131 or go to Alameda County Crisis Support Services. Alameda County Behavioral Health Services (ACBHCS) also provides crisis response, information, and referrals at (800) 491-9099 or on the ACBHCS website. Same Day Medical Appointments 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. If you do not have an established primary care provider, same-day medical appointments are available at: Alameda Health System 1411 East 31st Street Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 437-5039 Trust Health Center 386-14th Street (cross street - Franklin) Oakland, CA 94612 One block from 12th St. BART (510) 210-5050 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 1:00pm - 4:30pm Mobile Clinics ACHCH's mobile clinic is a collaboration with Alameda Health System (AHS) and provides urgent care, care coordination, linkage and referrals to community resources. Services are provided free of charge to people experiencing homelessness and on a first-come-first-served basis. Click here for the mobile clinic schedule. Dental Care If you are having a dental emergency or do not have dental coverage, you can access urgent care dental services at: OnSite Dental Foundation La Clinica de la Raza Highland Hospital Dental Clinic E2, E Wing, 2nd Floor 1411 E. 31st St. Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 437-4473 If you have medical coverage through Medi-Cal or HealthPAC, see this list of Alameda County Denti-Cal providers and clinics. Vaccines and Tuberculosis Tests The ACHCH program provides some vaccinations, including flu shots, through our Shelter Health services. Patients can also get vaccines at their primary care medical homes. A list of sites throughout the County where people can access tuberculosis tests and vaccines (fees may apply) is available in English and Spanish. |
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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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ACHCH provides substance use services in a variety of settings, including street outreach and Trust Health Center.
To access substance use treatment, such as detox, residential and day treatment, and medication assisted treatment, please contact Center Point 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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To access housing resources, including shelter, please call 2-1-1.
Home Stretch Housing Assistance Fund The Home Stretch Housing Assistance Fund, managed by Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, was created to provide a flexible source of funding to help Alameda County eligible consumers and their families obtain and maintain long-term, stable housing of their choice. Providers: Please read the Home Stretch Housing Assistance Fund Policy prior to submitting an application. Home Stretch Housing Assistance Fund Documents:
Instructions for each approved household furnishings and household items vendor: Alameda County Winter Shelters and Warming Centers 2019-2020 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. |
