COVID-19 Vaccine for People Experiencing Homelessness
Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCH) is actively providing COVID-19 vaccinations at shelters, homeless centers, and street/encampment sites. We are committed to offering a choice in type of vaccine with Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.
ACHCH Community Care COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
These vaccination sites are hosted by Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCH) on a regular schedule. Community Care COVID-19 vaccine sites are located throughout Alameda County and are accessible to anyone experiencing homelessness on a walk-in basis.
ACHCH Community Care COVID-19 vaccine site schedule
For more information, please email ACHCH at covidachch@acgov.org or call (510) 891-8950.
Information on vaccines:
For the most updated fact sheets or to access fact sheets in additional languages, please visit FDA's COVID-19 vaccines or call ACHCH at (510) 891-8950.
Are you experiencing homelessness?
All county residents, including people experiencing homelessness, 12+ years of age are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics and county vaccination sites. If you do not have ID, you can sign an affidavit to verify for yourself (self-attest). Many county community vaccination centers now allow for people to walk-in without an appointment.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and do not give you COVID-19, or affect your DNA. The after-effects, such as pain and soreness on the arm where you got the shot, headache, achy body, tiredness, fever, or chills, are normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus. For more information, view Should I get Vaccinated Today flyer (English) (Spanish).
Shelter residents are not required to get the vaccine to stay at shelters. Residents will have the opportunity to talk about the vaccine with staff and providers before they make a decision.
As more of us become fully vaccinated, we strengthen our ability, as a community, to respond to COVID-19, turn the curve and end this pandemic.
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine:
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
Information for People Considering Getting Vaccinated:
Posters for Shelter and Outreach Providers:
Resources to Support Vaccination Events in Shelters and Programs:
Other Resources:
(updated: 09/21/2021)
ACHCH Community Care COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
These vaccination sites are hosted by Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCH) on a regular schedule. Community Care COVID-19 vaccine sites are located throughout Alameda County and are accessible to anyone experiencing homelessness on a walk-in basis.
ACHCH Community Care COVID-19 vaccine site schedule
For more information, please email ACHCH at covidachch@acgov.org or call (510) 891-8950.
Information on vaccines:
- Moderna Fact Sheet (FDA)- Recipients and Caregivers
- Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) FDA Fact Sheet - Recipients and Caregivers
- Pfizer Fact Sheet (FDA)- Recipients and Caregivers
- Johnson & Johnson Update & Info (CDPH) (en espanol)
For the most updated fact sheets or to access fact sheets in additional languages, please visit FDA's COVID-19 vaccines or call ACHCH at (510) 891-8950.
Are you experiencing homelessness?
All county residents, including people experiencing homelessness, 12+ years of age are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics and county vaccination sites. If you do not have ID, you can sign an affidavit to verify for yourself (self-attest). Many county community vaccination centers now allow for people to walk-in without an appointment.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and do not give you COVID-19, or affect your DNA. The after-effects, such as pain and soreness on the arm where you got the shot, headache, achy body, tiredness, fever, or chills, are normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus. For more information, view Should I get Vaccinated Today flyer (English) (Spanish).
Shelter residents are not required to get the vaccine to stay at shelters. Residents will have the opportunity to talk about the vaccine with staff and providers before they make a decision.
As more of us become fully vaccinated, we strengthen our ability, as a community, to respond to COVID-19, turn the curve and end this pandemic.
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine:
- ACHCH Community Care vaccination sites (see schedule above)
- Interactive map on the Alameda County for up-to-date vaccine sites and information.
- If you do not have internet access, you can call the County Community Vaccination POD hotline to register: (510) 208-4VAX; (510) 208-4829 for English, Español, 中国人
- Visit East Bay Getting To Zero to get up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine information.
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
Information for People Considering Getting Vaccinated:
- Should I get Vaccinated Today (English) (Spanish)
- COVID-19 vaccine: Myths, facts & frequently asked questions for people experiencing homelessness
- ACHCH COVID-19 vaccine presentation by Seth Gomez, Sr. Pharmacist
- What to expect after receiving your COVID-19 vaccine
- Homeless health providers and the COVID-19 vaccine
- Talking about the COVID-19 vaccine in shelter and street settings
- The Conversation: Black doctors, nurses, and researchers dispel misinformation and provide accessible facts about the COVID-19 vaccines. Featuring W. Kamau Bell, Dr. Damon Francis, and Alameda County homeless health care medical providers. Read press release here.
Posters for Shelter and Outreach Providers:
Resources to Support Vaccination Events in Shelters and Programs:
- ACHCH Shelter Vaccination Event Checklist
- Community Care COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist
- During Vaccination Clinic Activities (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form Packets (English) (Spanish)
- Shelter Provider Vaccination Line List Template
- Vaccination Event Flyer Template for Shelters
- Conversation Tips for Shelter Staff
- Managing Post-Vaccination After-Effects in Shelters
- Post-vaccine Observation Log
Other Resources:
- HUD Homeless Vaccine Distribution Information and Resources
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council COVID-19 Information & Resources
(updated: 09/21/2021)
