Berkeley, CA Assistance Programs

Below we the Berkeley assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Alameda County community resources, visit the link below: All Alameda County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Housing Programs and Assistance. ie. low income housing
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Help Paying Bills ie. rent assistance ..
> Childcare Assistance ie. free, subsidized
> Healthcare Assistance ie. free clinics, subsidized healthcare
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides

Assistance Programs In Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Alameda County.

Berkeley Drop In Center - Berkeley

3234 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA - 94703
510-653-3808
Helps mentally ill and homeless by helping apply for SSI and General Assistance. Provides peer counseling, group meetings and substance abuse counseling. They also offer assistance in referrals to job training programs, housing, clothing and food. Clients must be a resident of Berkeley or homeless. Daily snacks are available starting at 9am. All services are free. Call for the best times to come in. Hours: Mon-Th 9 am - 4 pm, Fri 9 am - 2 pm..

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Dwight Way Shelter

2140 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510) 649-4965
Services: Dinner, and accommodation beds for women for up to 4 months. Works with people who are homeless to move them as quickly as possible to affordable permanent housing - and to help them stay put. To this end, they provide a wide range of food, shelter, and social support services in 5 districts - Alameda, Solano, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Amador. Their portfolio includes programs specifically designed for the chronically homeless, people with disabilities and serious mental illnesses, and veterans. ..

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Women's Daytime Drop-in Center Berkeley

2218 Acton St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
(510) 548-2884
Hours: M-F 8am-4pm. A safe daytime shelter for homeless women and children. Provides food, workshops, information personal hygiene items, and transitional housing options. Operates: The Bridget House: Bridget House provides up to six months of free housing for four families (a mother and up to two children under the age of ten). We focus on helping mothers who have a history of domestic violence and/or drug or alcohol addiction. How to apply: To be eligible for Bridget House, a mother must: Have one or two children in her care. Be homeless, with documentation of homelessness. To apply, applicants should contact The Hub by calling 211 to participate in an intake survey..

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Berkeley, CA Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Alameda County.

Alameda County Homeless Action Center - Berkeley

3126 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94705
510-540-0878
Provides legal services to homeless, low-income and mentally ill people. Assists clients with applying for public benefit programs including, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medi-Cal, CalWorks, General Assistance (GA), Food Stamps and Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants (CAPI). Services are free. Call for best times to come in. Hours: Mon, Wed, Th 9 am - 5 pm, Tue 1 - 5 pm..

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East Bay Community Law Center - Berkeley

2921 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA - 94703
510-548-4040
They provide free legal services to eligible clients living in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville. Services include cleaning up criminal records, assisting with appeals process relating to public benefits (CalWorks/ General Assistance/ SSI/ SDI/ MediCal/ FoodStamps), eviction defense, immigration issues, and to CID clients residing in Alameda County. Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday Call them for an intake interview. ..

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Berkeley Food and Housing Project

1931 Center Street
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510) 649-4980
Services: Homeless Shelter and Free Meals ..

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Youth Emergency Assistance Hostel (YEAH!)

1744 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94703
(510)-704-9867
Year-round counseling and case management services (jobs, education, government assistance program help). For youth 18-24 years old. Seasonal shelter (Nov-Apr). Call for availability. Meals, showers, mats with fresh sheets, clean socks and underwear. Separate quarters for women. No infants or children under 18. Pet friendly...

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Berkeley, CA Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Alameda County.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund - Berkeley

3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA - 94703
510-644-2555
They offer education, training, legal advocacy, and technical assistance to persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday Call them for more information. ..

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Pacific Center for Human Growth- Berkeley

2712 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94705
510-548-8283
Offers counseling services for clients that identify as LGBT. Services include individual, couples, family and group therapy. CID Counseling, peer support groups, room rentals and referrals. Services are based on a sliding scale. Does accepts Medi-Cal. Call the counseling request line and leave a message or come in during drop-in hours. A counselor will return your call and conduct a 15 minute phone interview. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm..

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Berkeley, CA Child Care Assistance

Our list of child care assistance programs include subsidized child care, day care programs in Alameda County.

Child Care Law Center - San Francisco

832 Second St
Berkeley, CA - 94710
(415) 558-8005
Child care law center using legal assistants to secure affordable child care for working mothers and low income families. Call for assistance...

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Berkeley, CA Health Care Assistance Programs and Clinics

Our list of clinics and healthcare assistance programs includes free and income based clincs: dental and medical, health care assistant payment programs, etc.

Berkeley Free Clinic

2339 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510) 548-2570
Open Mon-Fri from 3pm-9pm; Sat. 12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm. TB services are only offered on Tuesdays from 3pm-9pm. The BFC is open for telephone calls and first-come-first-served general medical services. Please call before 5:45 PM to arrange a same-evening appointment. The clinic is prepared to treat basic men's STDs, colds and sore throats, simple rashes, and skin concerns. Also tests for TB and pregnancy testing. Limited treatment for ear problems, lower respiratory concerns and urinary tract infections in women. Note: Not for long-term problems, like diabetes or HIV, or possibly life threatening problems...

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Berkeley, CA Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Jobs for Homeless Consortium

2807 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA - 94705
(510)251-6241
The Jobs Consortium is a pioneer in partnering comprehensive, client-centered, one-stop training and employment services with disabled and non-disabled homeless people in Alameda County, California. Their walk-in centers in Oakland and Berkeley have served over 8,000 homeless persons since 1988, and placed over 2,000 of them in jobs...

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Harrison House Emergency Shelter

711 Harrison St
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510) 649-1930
You must be referred through the Berkeley Shelter Hotline at (866)-960-2132. Shelter is closed from 9am-5pm every day, open 24 hours for families. There is a separate wing for women and children. No minors are allowed unless accompanied by guardian. Facilities can accommodate 90 people. Free breakfast and dinner. Showers available Mon-Fri 7-10pm. Try to bring your own towel and soap. Wheelchair accessible...

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Berkeley Oakland Support Services (BOSS)

1931 Center St
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510)-843-3780
Drop-in center for men & women; limited services until intake complete. Services include homeless employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, advocacy, showers, washer/dryer, counseling, and adult education. Mail and message service available. Telephone use is permitted. Hours: Mondays through Wed 8am-4pm, Thurs 8am-noon, Fri 8am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-3pm. (Signups on Thursdays, 8am)..

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Berkeley, CA Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Alameda County.

Turning Point - Berkeley

3404 King Street
Berkeley, CA - 94703
510
601-8966..

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East Bay Food Not Bombs

2700 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA - 94704
(510) 332-6535
Eat with Us rain or shine. Monday Friday: Peoples Park 2556 Haste St. Berkeley by the corner of Dwight Way & Telegraph 3pm. Thursday Oakland Serving National Recycling Center (by the entrance) 1312 Kirkham St. by Mandela Pkwy and 14th St. 1:30pm. Sunday Oakland Serving 14th & Jefferson St. by Sutter Hotel 3:30pm...

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North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94709
(510)981-5190
Berkeley senior centers offer a variety of enrichment activities and support services designed to empower seniors in our community to learn, grow, and discover new ways to be actively engaged in living...

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.