Health Resources and Referral Information

Each of these agencies will provide the caller with a list of meeting times and places located in the Bay Area.  Meetings are held at least once a day in many locations.  Meetings are self-help, anonymous and free.

Referral service for all self-help groups 1-800-273-6222

DRUG PROBLEMS

Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Self-help program of recovery for individuals with drug problems.  (510) 444-4673; www.naalamedacounty.org and www.sfna.org

Nar-Anon: Self-help program of recovery for those in a relationship with individuals who have  drug problems.  (510) 526-2455

ALCOHOL PROBLEMS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Self-help program of recovery for individuals with alcohol problems.  (510) 839-8900, www.eastbayaa.org

Al-Anon: Self-help program of recovery for those in relationship with individuals who have alcohol problems. (510) 276-2270

Co-Dependency Anonymous (C.O.D.A): Self help program of recovery for adults who have co-dependency issues.  (510) 835-6327(for meetings)  (415) 905-6331 (for information)

Adult Children of Alcoholics (A.C.A): Self-help programs of recovery for individuals whose parent (s)have/had and alcohol problem alcohol problems. (510) 886-8696

(Information obtained from the Berkeley Free Clinic Resource List)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Berkeley Primary Care Access Clinic
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley
(510) 204-4835
M-F 8:30-11:30
Acupuncture for detox is free for homeless and low-income persons. First visit, must arrive at 10:30. Ear acupuncture for detox is the main service, they will however see you for some pain concerns. Average appt. is 30-40 min.

Casa Segura/The Safe House
DUE TO RECENT CHANGES, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL SERVICES MAY BE AVAILABLE AT PRESENT. CALL OR STOP BY FOR FUTHER INFORMATION.
(510) 437-8899
3229 San Leandro Street, Oakland. (near Fruitvale BART). Enter around the corner, next to the Aloha Bar, where the railroad tracks run.
Harm reduction services include acupuncture, herbalist, wound and abscess care, HIV testing, case management, and drop-in center. (updated 02/02/01

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Labrys School of Self-Healing for Women and Girls
T, Th, S 10a.m/-12p.m.. 1-5 W, F 2-5
6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite A-102, Oakland.
(510) 658-9066
Workshops $25-35 donation, chiropractic allergy specialist Shamanic journeying Body workers of various types. Emphasis on women and children’s health; open to male partner. (updated 3/15/02)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Berkeley Cannabis Cultivators’ Club
(510) 466-5979
“A medical marijuana provider & a cultivation consultant”

Oakland Cannabis Buyer’s Club
(510) 832-5346
Due to federal litigation, their offices are currently closed: however, their answering machine states that you can leave a massage and someone will get back to you.

MULTI-SERVICE HOLISTIC HEALTH

Ashby Center of Complementary Medicine
2615 Ashby Ave., Berkeley.
(510) 843-5000 (acupuncture): 704-9383 (Ayurveda) Ayurvedic counseling, treatment, and education. Acupuncture including specialists in women’s health and allergies. Podiatry. Sliding scale available based on income and need. Acupuncture standard visit is $55. (updated 4/1/99)

CANCER

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
5691 Telegraph Ave (@ 57^th Street), Oakland
(510) 601-7660.
Sat and Sunday, 10-5 p.m.; office: F 10-6 p.m.
Complementary medicine for low-income women with cancer: acupuncture, homeopathy, massage, Western herbs, visualization, nutrition, social work, short-term psychotherapy. FREE! Se habla espanol (updated 2/99)

HIV

Immune Enhancement Project
3450 16^th Street, San Francisco, CA
(415) 252-8711

Free Ear acupuncture F 4-6
150 Eureka St, Rm 104

Ryan White Program for HIV+ patients with <$1600 income/month. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for HIV+ (“and may be of benefit to persons with CFS, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hepatitis, Cancer, and immune disorders”) Medical-2 free visits/month. Sliding scale: low scale-$50 initial visit and $27 for follow-ups.

HOTLINE RESOURCES

• AIDS 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
• AIDS: Clinical Trials Information 1-800-874-2572
• AIDS/HIV NIGHTLINE: 5 PM TO 5 AM (emotional support) 1-800-273-AIDS (2437)
• Cancer and Diet Recommendations 1-800-843-8114
• Cancer Information and Referral 1-800-525-3777
• Child Protective Services: Child Abuse Reporting 1-510-259-1800
• Crisis line for handicapped 1-800-426-4263
• Crisis Support Services: Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
• Oakland/Berkeley 1-510-849-2212
• San Leandro/Hayward 1-510-889-1333
• Domestic Violence: Open 24 hours/day 1-510-536-7233
• Incest Survivors Anonymous 1-510-841-0585
• Lesbian/Gay Sexual Minority Switchboard: Lavender Line 1-510-841-6224
• National Council on Alcoholism, Drugs, and Addiction 1-415-296-9900
• Nutrition: Recorded information on food and nutrition. Referral to dietitian. 1-800-366-1655
• Nutrition Hotline Information: on diet & nutrition. For everyone, including people with cancer. 1-800-843-8114
• Overeaters Anonymous 1-510-273-9292
• Nutrition advice form a Registered Dietitian ($1.95 for first minute, $0.95 for each additional minute) 1-900-225-5267
• Parental Stress: Oakland 1-510-893-5444
• Parental Stress: Hayward 1-510-582-0148
• Poison Control 1-800-523-2222
• Sexual Assault: Bay Area Women Against Rape 1-510-845-7273
• Sexual Assault: Highland Hospital Sexual Assault Center 1-510-437-4574
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1-800-227-8922
• Shelters: BOSS: Family Shelter for women and children 1-510-649-4965
• Shelters: East Oakland Switchboard 1-510-569-6369
• Teen to Teen Hotline: 5 –9 PM Contra Costa County 1-877-945-8336
• Youth Crisis Hotline: 24 hours/day 1-800-448-4663

Ann Martin Center (510) 655-7880
1250 Grand Ave., Piedmont, CA
Psychiatrist available to prescribe medication

Asian Community Mental Health Care
(510) 451-6729
310 8th Street, Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94607
Usually have waiting list, approximately one month

Berkeley Anxiety and Depression Clinic
(510 ) 486-8998  Seventh Day Adventist Church
2236 Parker Street, Berkeley CA 94704

Berkeley Therapy Institute (510) 841-8484
1749 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Psychiatrist available to prescribe medication
Accepts some MediCal; Sliding Scale $25-$150

Blue Oak Therapy Center (510) 649-9818
3101 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Fee is $25.00-$70.00 per session

Catholic Counseling Services
Sliding scale 0-$50
(510) 569-9307; 6226 Camden St., Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 886-1331; 22824 2nd. Street, Hayward, CA 94551
(510) 232-1377; 225 Civic Center St., Richmond, CA 94804
(925) 828-1462; San Ramon and Livermore, CA

Cal State Hayward Community Counseling Center
(510) 885-3007
Hayward State Campus, Hayward, CA

Community Counseling and Education Center
(510) 792-4964
3775 Beacon Ave., 2^nd floor, Fremont, CA 94538
MediCal and low sliding scale

Davis Street Family Resource Center
(510) 347-4620
3081 Teagarden Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

Grief Counseling Center
(510) 889-1104 Part of Suicide Prevention Program
or (510) 849-2212 For Counseling and/or Crisis

Grief Support Groups
(510) 632-4390 ext. 2092
For info about groups offered by Pathway Hospice or other agencies

J. F. Kennedy Center for Transpersonal and Holistic Counseling
(510) 444-3344
2501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
Fee $10-$40

Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry Department
(510) 596-1075
280 West Mac Arthur Blvd., Oakland, CA
All Kaiser plan members must use Kaiser plan counseling services. Individual and group services provided based on plan coverage.

La Clinica de la Raza (510) 535-4170
1601 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
Call between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily if not a registered patient already.

• • Only accepts chronically mentally ill
  • Groups for women dealing with domestic violence
  • Child abuse prevention counseling for Spanish speaking clients

Men’s Center Foundation
(510) 644-8262
2931 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Fee is $20.00-$50.00 per session

Native American Health Center
(510) 261-1962
3124 E. 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94601

Pacific Center for Human Growth
(510) 548-2192
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
Counseling and/or peer support groups for sexual minorities, lesbians, gay, bisexuals, etc.

Psychology Clinic at UC Berkeley
(510) 642-2055
2205 Tolman Hall #1650 (on campus)
UC Berkeley, CA 94702
Service through academic year: September through May only
Intake $20.00, thereafter fees $15-$65 per session.
Psychological testing services for children and adults.

Psychological Services Center
(510) 628-9065
1730 Franklin, Oakland, CA
(also offices in Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley)
MediCal and sliding scale $20-$90.
Staffed by psychology interns. Can administer psychological testing.

Psychotherapy Institute
(510) 548-2250
2640 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
$20-$60 per session

Shuman-Liles Psychiatric Clinic
(510) 569-9334
10850 Mac Arthur Blvd., Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94605
Accepts MediCal
Staffed by psychiatrists who can prescribe medication

Shuman-Liles Psychiatric Clinic Fremont Office
(510) 505-9141
3821 Logan Drive, Fremont, CA
Accepts MediCal

Women’s Therapy Center
(510) 524-8288
501 Kearny (on Bart line), El Cerrito, CA
$20-$60 per session

Wright Institute
(510) 548-9716
2728 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA
Psychiatrist available to prescribe medications

Center for Family Counseling
(510) 562-3731
9925 International Blvd., Suite 6
Oakland, CA 94603
Provides counseling to youth ages 8-17 and their families who live between 35th Ave. to Oakland-San Leandro border. Free

Family Stress Center
(925) 827-0212
Classes held at various Bay area locations. Teaches parent education classes to deal effectively with different age groups. Practical, down to earth skills.  Cost maximum of $50 for 8-10 sessions. Also has sliding scale.

Parental Stress Service Inc.
1-800-829-3777
1727 Martin Luther King Way # 109
Oakland, CA
Counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention for parents and/or children.
Accepts MediCal

Scotlan Center
(510) 832-4544
1651 Adeline St. (18th and Adeline), Oakland, CA
Provides counseling to youth ages 8-17 and their families who live between 35th and the Oakland-Berkeley border.
Free

Veteran’s Mental Health
(510) 273-7331
2221 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
Need copy of discharge papers

Vietnam Veteran’s Outreach
(510) 763-3904
1504 Franklin St., Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94612
Vets in active duty August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975
No charge per session.

MEDICAL/DENTAL REFERRALS: 1-800-322-6384

Most clinics accept MediCal and provide sliding scale fees

Central Health Center Dental Clinic
(510) 271-4211
470 27th St. 2nd floor, Oakland, CA  94612
Offers children’s clinic; general dentistry

Chabot College Dental Hygiene Clinic
(510) 723-6900
25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA  94612
Cleaning, x-ray, fluoride treatments, and sealant. Complete oral exam. Preventive concepts taught. Patients seen by dental hygiene students and are supervised by two registered dental hygienists and a dentist. AC Transit and Bart accessibility.

Children’s Hospital Med. Center Dental Clinic
(510) 428- 3316
747 52nd St., Oakland, CA  94609
Comprehensive dental care, including sedation for children ages 1-12. No sliding scale or discounts. Accepts MediCal and private insurance.

Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Clinic
(925) 685-1230 ext.356
Cleaning, x-ray, fluoride treatments and sealant. Complete oral exam. Preventive concepts taught. Patients seen by supervised dental hygiene students.

East Bay Native American Health Center Dental Clinic
(510) 261-1962
3124 E. 14th St., Oakland, CA  94601
General dentistry, crown, bridge, prosthetics, and oral hygiene.  Special program for homeless and medically indigent adults.  Hours from 9-5 p.m. Mon-Thurs.

Eastmont Wellness Center
(510) 577-5668
2449 88th Ave., Oakland, CA  94605
General dentistry for children only

East Oakland Family Health Center
(510) 613-2210
7450 E. 14th St., Oakland, CA  94621
General dentistry, limited endodontics surgery, limited prosthetics, emergency dental services.
Call for emergency

Fairmont Hospital Dental Clinic
(510) 667-3206
15400 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro, CA  94578
General dentistry, extractions, dentures, limited endodontics, crowns, and bridges. Waiting list.

Highland Hospital Dental Clinic
(510) 437-4473
1411 E. 31st St., Oakland, CA  94602
General dentistry, oral surgery, limited periodontics, preventive dental health.
EMERGENCY DENTAL DROP IN HOURS DAILY. CALL FOR HOURS.

West Oakland Health Center
(510) 835-9610, Ext. 381 or 382
700 Adeline St., Oakland, CA  94607
All services except orthodontics and root canals.

Berkeley Free Clinic
(510) 548-2570
2339 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA

University of California School of Dentistry
Comprehensive care.  Call for information and appointment. Emergency care available at Parnassus St. only; oral surgery at Parnassus.

• 100 Buchanan St., S.F., CA  94102
  • (415) 476-1316 (for oral surgery)
  • (415) 476-5608
• 707 Parnassus St., S.F., CA  94143
  • (415) 476-1891
• F. General Hospital, Bldg. 20
  • (415) 476-5692

University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
General  Number  (510) 929-6400
2155 Webster St., S.F., CA  94155
Comprehensive dental care; orthodontic clinic; children’s clinic

• Children’s Clinic, (415) 929-6550
• Orthodontic Clinic, (415) 929-6555
• Adult Clinic, (415) 929-6501
• Oral Surgery, (415) 929-6473

University of the Pacific Union City Dental Clinic
(510) 489-5200
1203 “J” St., Union City, CA  94587
General dentistry.  Dentists are third year dental students form University of the Pacific Dental School.

Special Dental Programs

California Children Services-Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, Orthodontic Program
(510) 628-7920
1000 Broadway, Suite 500, Oakland, CA  94607
Orthodontic care for low-income individuals aged 1mo to 21.  Must have referral from dentist.

Emergency Dental Services

Refer to Dental Health Clinics in this Resource List for addresses and telephone numbers.

• Children’s Hospital Medical Center (for children 1-12 years of age)
• East Oakland Family Health Center
• Highland Hospital Dental Clinic
• University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
• University of the Pacific Union City Dental Clinic
• West Oakland Health Center

Patient Referrals

Contra Costa Dental Society (925) 932-8663

Alameda County Dental Society (510) 782-5442

Berkeley Dental society (510) 865-6334

Napa-Solano Dental Society (707) 864-3204

Believe that you do not deserve to be abused, and that you are not alone.  If you are in immediate danger, call 911 for police assistance.

Otherwise, contact any of the following organizations. They can help you create a personal safety plan for you and your children.

Eden Information and Referral: 537-2552

Domestic Violence Shelters: Alameda County

AASSRA (FAI)
shelter, counseling, for South Asian Women
Fremont 1-800-313-ASRA

A Safe Place
shelter, counseling, assistance with housing/work
Oakland 510-536-7233

Building Futures
shelter, support groups, advocacy
San Leandro 1-866-A-WAY-OUT

Emergency Shelter Program
shelter, counseling, legal
Hayward 1-888-339-SAFE

Family Crisis Services
shelter, Livermore
925-449-1664

SAVE
shelter, transitional housing, legal aid, support groups
Fremont 510-794-2250

Shepherd’s Gate
shelter, transitional housing
Livermore 925-443-4283

Tri-Valley Haven
shelter, counseling, legal aide, advocacy
Livermore 800-884-8119

Legal Services

Family Violence Law Center
domestic violence issues, counseling
Oakland 510-540-5354

Nihonmanchi Legal Outreach
family law, immigration for Asian women
Oakland/ SF 415-567-6255

SAVE Law Project
restraining orders, advocacy
Fremont 510-574-2250

Alameda Co. DV Law Project
restraining order assistance
Hayward 510-733-2071

Tri-Valley Haven
advocacy, restraining orders, Livermore
925-449-5845

Victim Witness
financial compensation (relocation, etc), All locations
1-800-777-9229

Domestic Violence Counseling

A Safe Place
Free DV counseling
Oakland 510-444-7289

Asara
DV support groups for South Asian Women
Fremont 510-657-1245 x46

BAWAR
rape crisis counseling
510-845-RAPE

Building Futures
DV support groups with childcare
San Leandro 1-866-A-WAY-OUT

Davis Street Community Center
DV counseling
San Leandro 510-635-0600

Family Violence Law Center
Weekly, English & Spanish support groups
Oakland 510-893-3242

Narika
advocacy counseling for South Asian women
Oakland 1-800-215-7308

San Leandro Community Counseling
individual counseling (DV and other issues)
San Leandro 510-638-6603

SAVE
DV support groups
Fremont 510-574-2250

Tri-Valley Haven
DV support groups with childcare
Livermore 925-449-5845 x44

College of Alameda Crisis Team
Call (510) 748-2320  (Wellness Center) or (510) 748-2204 (Vice President of Student Services) to request assistance of a Crisis Team Member.  Members available to intervene and provide crisis counseling on campus until 4:30 pm.

Alameda County Access Program
1-800-491-9099
2035 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
For all individuals seeking evaluation for mental health services through Alameda County.  Behavioral Health Care must initiate services through the Access Program. Individuals will be assessed and referred to the appropriate agency.
Services:
*Telephone consultation and advice for people involved with individuals in crisis.( Must listen to lengthy voice mail before getting through).
*Drop in clinic for people in psychiatric crisis. Provides crisis assessment and counseling, arranges for hospitalization if needed, and/or will refer to other agencies for on going counseling. Hours 9-5 Mon-Fri.
*Mobil unit, which, when authorized by Access Program will drive to crisis and determine if hospitalization is necessary. Assists in locating, as well as resolving, problems with Board and Care Homes for mentally ill persons.
Hours 12 p.m. -8 p.m., M-F

City Of Berkeley Crisis Response Program
(510) 644-8566
Drop in clinic for people in crisis. Arranges hospitalization if indicated.

Contra Costa County Mental Health Access Program
1-888-678-7277
2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA
Services: Same or similar to those listed under Alameda County Access Program

HOSPITALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC UNITS

John George Psychiatric Pavilion
(510) 481-4141
2060 Fairmont Dr. (next to Fairmont Hospital)
San Leandro, CA
Services: Emergency clinic which assesses person in crisis, and provides crisis intervention.  Provides  hospitalization for psychiatric emergencies for all people without insurance or finances to pay. Locked units.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Campus
(510) 540-4405
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA.
Accepts insurance.  MediCal accepted if following criteria are met:  dire emergency, suicidal and have plan, failed outpatient system, grossly psychotic. No current drug or alcohol abuse.  Locked and open units

Washington Hospital
(510) 797-1111
2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538.
Open inpatient unit only.  Accepts MediCal.

Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department
(510) 596-1075
280 West Mac Arthur Blvd., Oakland, CA
All Kaiser members need to go to emergency room for evaluation by psychiatrist. Hospitalization will be arranged there if necessary.

Adoption Connection
(415) 359-2492, (800) 972-9225
1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA

Berkeley Gay Men’s Health Collective
(510) 644-0425
2339 Durant Ave. Berkeley,  CA

Women’s Services
(510) 667-3218
Fairmont Hospital
15400 Fairmont Blvd. (580 @150th St. Exit)
Make appt. thru Central Appt. desk and ask for GYN appt.  No abortion services.

Women’s Urgent Care Clinic
(510) 437-4778
Highland Hospital, 1411 E 31st St.
8th floor, Oakland, CA
Drop in 2-9 pm, M-F for services except abortion, which requires appt.  Go directly to clinic on 8th floor. Pregnancy tests.

HOT LINE-HEALTH INFORMATION

Alameda County Public Health Nurse (9am-5pm) (510) 271-4217

Berkeley City Health Dept. Advice Nurse (510) 981-5300

Centers for Disease Control Nat’l Hotline 1-800 227-8922

Family Planning 1 800-230-PLAN

Herpes Hot Line 1-919-361-8488 herpes.com and afraidtoask.com

VD/STD Hot Line 1-800-227-8922

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CENTERS (NON-WESTERN MEDICINE)

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (510) 763-1299; 1601 Clay Street, Oakland, CA  Treat illness using acupuncture and herbal medicine.

ALTERNATIVE LIFE STYLES

St. James Infirmary (415) 487-5500; 356 7th St. (between Folsom & Harrison),  San Francisco, CA  Free confidential, non-judgmental medical& social services for female, transgender, & male sex workers

Berkeley Gay Men’s Health Collective; (510) 644-0425; 2339 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA

COUNTY AMBULATORY CARE AGENCIES

Emergency medical care and same day appointments are not available.

·         Services offered: All include primary care.  Most also include Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Immunization Clinics, HIV testing, Pre-natal care, Pregnancy tests, TB screening and treatment.

·         Fees: MediCal and sliding scale for un-insured (sliding scale means amount you pay is based on your financial need), Medicare and private insurance.  No one turned away because of inability to pay.

·         Making an appointment:  Telephone first and make an appointment or ask if there are drop in hours for the health service you need. If it is your first visit, you will have to register before your appointment with a patient financial counselor to determine amount of fee you will be charged (0-90%). Cost of medications is also based on sliding scale.

ALAMEDA COUNTY

Alameda Health Center (510) 522-0889; 2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D; Alameda, CA

Central Health Center (510) 271-4263; 470-27th St., Oakland, CA Free mammograms and Pap smears in breast and cervical cancer control program. Languages spoken: Cambodian, Chinese, Mien, and Spanish.

City of Berkeley, Public Health Center (510) 644-8571; 830 University Ave. (at 6th street), Berkeley, CA

Eastmont Wellness Center (510) 577-5668; 6955 Foothill Blvd., Eastmont Town Center, Oakland, CA Languages spoken: Bosnian, Mien, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Russian.

Fairmont Hospital Clinics (510) 667-7878; 15400 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578

Hayward Wellness Center (510) 670-5300; 224 West Winton Ave., Hayward, CA 94544

Highland Hospital Clinics (510) 437-8500; 1411 E. 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602

Newark Health Center (510) 795-2414; 6066 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark, CA

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Richmond Health Center (510) 374-7147; 100 38th St. (at Bissel), Richmond, CA (must be Contra Costa County resident)

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY

City Clinic of San Francisco (415) 487-5552; 356 7th St. San Francisco, SF, CA

HEALTH CENTERS WHICH PROVIDE SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

ALA Health Services (510) 521-6078; 711 Santa Clara, Oakland, CA  (No sliding scale, but fees are generally lower than full pay private practice medical offices)

Berkeley Free Clinic (510) 548-2570; 2339 Durant Ave/Dana, Berkeley, CA. Same day medical appointment, call first

Fairmont Hospital Same Day Clinic (510) 667-7878; 15400 Foothill Blvd. Building B. San Leandro, CA. (Call the extension before or drop-in Monday through Friday 8am-7: 15pm; Sat. 8am-4pm)

Highland Hospital Acute Care Drop-In Clinic (510) 437-4140; 1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 8am-10pm Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday

The Life Long Clinic (Berkeley Primary Care Access Clinic) (510) 204-4666; 2001 Dwight Way, Suite 1388, Berkeley, CA 94704.  Thursday evenings 6-9pm, Saturday 9-12 noon, drop-in and appointments)

Planned Parenthood 1-800-967-7526; Addresses of various clinic locations are found in “Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Disease Section” of this resource list.  Offers primary care and Family Planning in all locations including pregnancy tests.   Accepts MediCal.  No sliding scale for primary care, but fees are lower than other places.  State Family Planning program is free for low income women who qualify.

Suitcase Clinic (510) 643-6786; First Presbyterian Church (Dana/Hearst) 247 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA.  Tues evenings only 7-9 pm.  Free for homeless & low income)

Summit Hospital (510) 869-6125; 350 Hawthorne Ave/Webster, Oakland, CA.  Urgent Care 12 noon to 8pm. Access through emergency room.

West Oakland Health Center (510) 835-9610; 700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA.  Urgent Care and drop in service. Call for times)

HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY ROOMS

No one turned away for inability to pay, but you will be billed for visit (a payment plan will be arranged). Hospitals offering sliding scale are indicated below, (sliding scale means amount you pay is based on your financial need). Hospitals with charity applications are also listed below.

Alameda Hospital (510) 522-3700; 2070 Clinton Ave., Alameda, CA   Accepts MediCal

Alta-Bates Summit Medical Center: Accepts MediCal. Has charity application for severe financial hardship.

• Ashby Campus (510) 204-4444; 2450 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA
• Summit Campus (510) 655-4000; 350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA
• Herrick Campus (510) 204-4444; Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA

Eden Hospital (510) 537-1234 General Information, (510) 889-5015 Emergency;
20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley
Accepts MediCal

Fairmont Hospital (510) 667-7800 General Information;
15400 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro, CA
Accepts MediCal, sliding scale

Highland Hospital (510) 437-4800 General Information, (510) 533-3712 Emergency
1411 East 31st St., Oakland, CA.
Accepts MediCal, sliding scale

San Leandro Hospital (510) 437-4800 General Information, (510) 667-4545 Emergency;
13855 East 14th St, San Leandro, CA.
Accepts MediCal

St. Rose Hospital (510) 782-6200 General Information, (510) 264-4026 Emergency;
27200 Calagora Ave, Hayward, CA.
Accepts MediCal

Washington Hospital (510) 791-3430 Emergency;
2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA.
Accepts MediCal

Free or Low Cost

Alameda County Family Court Services
(510) 272-6030
1221 Oak St., Room 260, Oakland, CA  94612
Family court services

Briefcase Clinic
First Presbyterian Church
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA
Bi-monthly legal clinics for homeless 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month form 7-9 p.m.

Centro Legal de la Raza
(510) 261-3721
1900 Fruitvale Ave. Suite 3A, Oakland, CA 94601
Provides services for the Spanish speaking Latino Community in the following areas:  Housing,  Education, Consumer and Debtor Issues and Citizenship                                                                                                                    

District Attorney’s Office
(510) 639-7299
Family Support Division, 2901 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA.
Child support issues

Ninhonmachi
(510) 251-2846 Oakland
(415) 567-6255 San Francisco
Legal services for Asian population: Family law, immigration, elder law, deeds and trusts

Oakland Municipal Courthouse
(510) 763-9282
Phone consultations available
600 Washington Street (4th floor Dept. 9), Oakland, CA
Free legal advice for small claims issues, walk in Thursdays 1:30-4:30 first comes, first serve.

Women’s Clinic
626 W. Grand Ave. (near Martin Luther King Jr. Way), West Oakland, CA.
Monthly legal clinics for homeless women. .The 4th Tuesday of each month, from 10:30-12 noon.