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Call 2-1-1 first if you need same-day shelter, food, transportation, or utility referrals.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enLocal Government ProgramAlameda County Coordinated Entry System - Housing Resource CentersNonprofitTri-Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Shelter and Homeless Services

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Programs to contact

1

Alameda County Coordinated Entry System - Housing Resource Centers

Local Government Program

Access emergency shelter placement, housing navigation, and addiction recovery referrals via Alameda County Coordinated Entry; Apply online.

2

Tri-Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Shelter and Homeless Services

Nonprofit

Confidential domestic violence shelter, 24/7 intake, housing navigation, clinics, and food pantry support in Tri-Valley; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-816-319-0259
3

Axis Community Health - Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and WIC

Nonprofit

Primary care, dental, behavioral health, WIC, and benefits enrollment in the Tri-Valley; See hours & eligibility for clinics and immunizations.

Open provider page +1-593-726-1331
4

Open Heart Kitchen - Hot Meals in the Tri-Valley

Nonprofit

Hot meals, groceries, and shelter referrals across the Tri-Valley with published meal sites and schedules; See meal sites & schedules.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
5

Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels and Senior Services

Nonprofit

Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition services delivering meals and support to homebound older adults in the Tri-Valley; Apply for delivery.

6

Alameda County Social Services Agency - CalFresh Food Assistance

Local Government Program

Apply for CalFresh food benefits, SNAP/EBT enrollment assistance, and local food support through Alameda County Social Services; Apply online.

Open provider page +1-604-353-1712
7

Alameda County Behavioral Health - ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Local Government Program

ACCESS intake for mental health and substance use services, counseling, and crisis referrals across Alameda County; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-774-833-0725
8

Alameda County Community Development Agency - Healthy Homes Utility and Housing Programs

Local Government Program

Home repairs, lead hazard remediation, utility assistance, and healthy homes inspections for Alameda County renters and owners; Apply online.

Open provider page +1-777-777-7778

Recommended next steps

  • Call 2-1-1 first if you need same-day shelter, food, transportation, or utility referrals.
  • For homelessness risk, ask Alameda County Coordinated Entry for the Tri-Valley housing access point.
  • If fleeing violence, contact Tri-Valley Haven's 24-hour crisis line before going to any location.
  • Use CityServe for local navigation across rent help, food, rides, utilities, and documents.
  • Book Axis Community Health for primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and insurance help.
  • Check Open Heart Kitchen's current meal sites and times before traveling.
  • Seniors or homebound adults should ask Spectrum about Meals on Wheels eligibility.
  • Apply for CalFresh online or by phone if food costs are unaffordable.
  • For disability-related transportation, apply for Wheels paratransit and ask about temporary eligibility.
  • For urgent mental-health crisis support, call or text 988; for Alameda County services call ACCESS.

Need categories

Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability