Are you hurting from a past abortion? If so, we want to help. Valley Pregnancy Center offers Abortion Recovery Bible study groups for women and men struggling with feelings of loss or regret from a past abortion(s). Through these groups, many women and men have found resolution and freedom. Individual sessions are also available. The next women's group begins in August 2016 and the men's group begins in October 2016. Call to speak with or email someone who cares about you. You will be met with compassion and understanding. All correspondence is confidential. Website: www.valleypregnancycenter.org
Where: 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road #200, Pleasanton
Contact: email Marianne or call (925) 425-0414
CityServe Coordinator: Annette Maniego
AHIP is a program of Eden I & R ( 211) that serves the Alameda County community, and is funded by Alameda County HCD and the City of Oakland HOPWA Grant. Eden I & R (Information & Referral) is a non-profit agency committed to linking Alameda County families with a range of community resources.
AHIP is part of the RHRP (Roving Housing Resource Programs) that assist individual and families who are low-income and at-risk of becoming homeless in accessing and leveraging community resources.
AHIP will assess your needs and make appropriate referral to housing and social services in Alameda County. AHIP staff work with AIDS service organizations and case managers throughout Alameda County who serve People Living with HIV/AIDS, (PLWHA), their families, friends, and caregivers.
AHIP also provides housing workshops designed for both PLWHA and case managers. Focus of the "Housing 101" workshop includes search strategies. Contact AHIP for more information.
Website: www.211alamedacounty.org
Call: (510) 537-2710 Eden I & R, 570 B Street, Hayward
AHIP local number: (510) 537-2600 or Toll Free (877) 424-3746
New satellite office opened on December 1st, 2015 in Dublin to make its services more accessible to people who live or work in the county's southern and eastern areas. The new office is within walking distance of West Dublin BART station. Service offerings will include certified copies of vital records (birth, death and marriage certificates), certified copies of official public records (recorded real estate documents) and document recording. A customer research area will also be provided.
Where: 7600 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin
When: Initially Monday and Tuesdays, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM - it is anticipated office hours will expand in future.
Apply through Alameda County Community Housing and Support Services, (CHASS) at the following locations:
Alameda County Social Services, 24100 Amador Street,Hayward, (510) 670-6000
Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center
6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste. 100, Oakland, (888) 999-4772 or
(510) 383-5300
Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless Program (ACHCHP) is a federally-funded 330(h) Health Care for the Homeless program that provides health care and case management services to homeless persons throughout Alameda County since 1988.
ACHCHP provides case management, referrals to mobile medical clinics (Berkeley, Oakland) , visiting shelters, meal sites, transitional and recovery housing programs.
Contact: ACCESS, (Acute Crisis Care & Evaluation for System Wide Services), a department of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, www.acbhcs.org
at 1 (800) 491-9099
Mobile clinic sites phone: (510) 532-1930 (Berkeley, Oakland)
Alameda Health System (Highland General Hospital, Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro Hospital, Alameda Hospital, John George Psychiatric Hospital, Ambulatory Wellness Center) Senior Day Treatment Services provide specialized mental health services for Seniors. They provide day treatment services for seniors who are struggling with mental illness and adjustment issues associated with later life in a supportive milieu that focuses on building skills. OPS offers psychiatric intake assessment, daily group therapy, regular visits with a psychiatrist, weekly visits with a therapist, mediation evaluation, as needed nursing follow up on medical issues, lunch and transportation. For more information or to schedule an appointment see below.
Contact: (510) 895-4359
Outpatient Psychiatric Services: 15400 Foothill Blvd, Bldg. C 3, San Leandro
Bay Area Community Services, (BACS) is a not-for-profit organization providing innovative, effective, strengths-based services to young adults, adults, older adults and their families. Since 1953, BACS have served people in the Bay Area. BACS mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes.
Programs and Support provided in the following areas: Benefits, Housing, Education, Psychiatry, Employment, Independence, Physical Health,Wellness and Recovery, Consumer-Driven Groups and Developing Community Support. BACS receives funding from Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, other agencies and individual donors. Five locations in Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland and Pleasanton and are open 5 days per week, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Four Bridges: 1912 Central Avenue, Alameda
South County: 40965 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont
Hedco House: 590 B Street, Hayward
Towne House" 629 Oakland Avenue, Oakland
Valley: 3900 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Pleasanton
Phone : (510) 613-0330
Website: www.bayareacs.org
Child Care Links can provide information about how you can receive a free car seat, or booster seat to replace your outgrown, damaged or recalled seat. Free car seats are also available to low income families, families experiencing challenging situations or are in need. Child Care Links is a non-profit, tax-exempt agency.
Contact: Child Care Links, 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton
Website: www.childcarelinks.org
Call: (925) 417-8733 or email Car Seat Safety
California state law requires all drivers to protect young children with car seats and booster seats. Child Care Links offers a limited number of car seats, and booster seats to qualifying families, at no cost. Free car seats are also available to low income families, families experiencing challenging situations, or are in need. FREE Car Seat Installation Instruction is also offered by Certified Car Seat Safety Technicians. Call to schedule a FREE appointment.
Where: 6601 Owens Drive Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Contact: Call 925.417.8733
This is a Biblical, balanced program designed to provide a recovery process to overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Learn more at www.celebraterecovery.com
When: Begins Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM
Where: Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dublin
Contact: Pastor Jimi Merrell or call (925) 560-6228.