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Alameda County Housing Directory
2-1-1 Alameda County
Phone: 211
Alameda County 211 Website
A free, non-emergency, 24/7, multilingual, confidential, 3-digit phone number and
service that provides easy access to housing information, and critical health and
human services.
Abode Services
Phone: (510) 657-7409
40849 Fremont Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538
Abode Website
Contact Abode
Abode Services offers housing programs linked to support services for low-income and
homeless families and individuals. Each Abode program integrates these two components
to help people establish permanent stability and return to independent lives. Housing
options include emergency shelter, rental subsidies, transitional housing and permanent
support.
Alameda County Social Services
Phone: (510) 670-6000
24100 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Alameda County Social Services Website
Provides a variety of housing and shelter services to individuals and families in
need.
Fremont Outstation
pHONE: (510) 795-2428
39155 Liberty Street, Ste C330
fREMONT, ca 94536
Livermore Outstation
Phone: (925) 455-0747
2481 Constitution Drive, Ste B
Livermore, CA 94551
Arukah House
Phone: (925) 241-5092
Arukah House Website
Arukah is a non-profit faith-based program helping men who are dealing with the realities of homelessness due to the loss of a job, recently released from prison, drug and alcohol problems or lack of family support. Our program focuses on men who are ready to move forward.
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
Phone: (510) 613-0330
BACS Website
Contact BACS
Housng Hub
Phone: (510) 238-5091
Contact Housing Hub
559 16th Street, Oakland, CA 94611
2908 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
BACS is a Housing First Agency that provides services such as housing navigation, short-term housing, respite, legal workshops, housing education and counseling, and long-term housing solutions.
BACS Valley Wellness Center
Phone: (925) 484-8457
3900 Valley Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
BACS regional Wellness Centers offer wellness oriented service model that combines individualized wellness action planning, core and elective classes that are functional and rehab-oriented, psychiatric support when needed, professional employment services for individuals.
Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Phone: (510) 649-4965
3225 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Shelter Reservoir Hotline: (866) 960-2132
Berkeley Housing Project Website
Contact Berkeley Housing Project
Berkeley Food and Housing Project provides emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, and housing placement with support services to homeless individuals and families.
Bonita House
PHONE: (510) 923 - 1099
6333 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94609
BONITA HOUSE WEBSITE
Contact Bonita House
Bonita House (BHI) offers the following: intensive residential treatment, supported independent living, homeless outreach, psychiatric medications and case management services for adults dually diagnosed with severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Bonita House: Supported Independent Living Program
Phone: (510) 923-0180
Email Bonita
Case management services and medications exclusively to adults with a co-occurring diagnosis of a psychiatric and substance use disability. Transitional and permanent housing with treatment services are also available to a dual diagnosed population. Supportive services provided.
Bridge Housing
PHONE: (415) 989-1111
600 California Street, Ste 900
San Francisco, Ca 94108
Bridge Website
Affordable homes for families and seniors.
Building Futures
Phone: (510) 357-0205
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: (866) 292-9688
1395 Bancroft Avenue
San Leandro, CA94577
Building Futures Website
Emergency homeless shelters and 24-hour crisis hotline and support services.
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)
Phone: (510) 649-1930
1 (866) 960-2132 (The Hub)
1918 University Avenue, Suite 2A
Berkeley, CA 94704
BOSS Website
Helps achieve stable income, permanent affordable housing and lasting wellness.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation
Phone: (661) 399-2490
727 Decatur Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Veterans Assistance Website
Operates programs designed to assist homeless or at risk of becoming homeless veterans maintain or improve their status in society by providing a safe and secure environment through which they can access a wide array of human services.
CAREavan
Phone: (510) 675-4582
33997 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
CAREavan Website
Provides safe overnight parking for people who have been displaced and are temporarily homeless, living in their vehicles.
Casa De La Vida
Main Phone: (510) 839-3769
Admissions Phone: (510) 922-1311
Contact Casa
Casa de la Vida is a 24-hour residential facility that assists young men and women between the ages of 18-24 in re-entering the community after psychiatric hospitalization. They help adults cope with mental illness and provide a supportive environment that empowers and prepares our clients for independent living.
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Phone: (510) 768-3100
Fax: (510) 451-6998
433 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Catholic Charities Website
If you are at-risk of losing your current housing or need help to move to more stable
housing, then Catholic Charities might be able to help you.
We may provide help with:
- Back Rent: if you have received an eviction or three-day notice;
- Deposit: if you have identified a new place to live and have a Letter of Intent to Rent or if you are a Section 8 recipient you must provide a passing Proof of Inspection report;
- Utility Assistance: limited to those receiving rental or deposit assistance. Application for Spectrum at the front desk
Who may Qualify:
Individuals and families living in Alameda County with more resources for those in Oakland; Seniors age 55 and older; Disabled individuals; Low to moderate income individuals and families with dependent children; Emancipated foster youth; Veterans; Victims of domestic violence or violent crimes; or Pregnant women in their second trimester. You must also be experiencing a housing crisis.Services we may also provide:
- One-time financial assistance
- Budget review & Counseling
- Case Management
- Referrals for additional resources
Center For Independent Living
Phone: (510) 841-4776
3075 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Center Website
Supports disabled people in their efforts to lead independent lives; Provides free services and referrals that guide people through systems such as the housing and employment markets as well as the Social Security bureaucracy; Advocates for policy changes to improve accessibility in public places and transportation.
Chronicle Season of Sharing (SOS)
Phone: (415) 777-7120
P.O Box 44740
San Francisco, CA 94144
SOS Website
Fund that offers grants to help families in crisis so they can pay for housing and emergency needs.
City of Dublin- Housing Division
Phone: (925) 833-6610
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
City of Dublin- Housing Division Website
Provides Below Market Rate (BMR) homes, when available, to income qualified households.
City of Livermore- Housing and Human Services
Phone: (925) 960-4580
1052 S. Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550 br />Dublin, CA 94568
Livermore Website
Dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities and assistance for low and moderate income households.
City of Pleasanton- Housing Division
Phone: (925) 931-5011
200 Old Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Pleasanton Housing Website
Provides information on below-market rental housing opportunities, emergency housing, and fair housing.
CityServ of the Tri-Valley
Phone: (925) 223-6947
Box 1613
Pleasanton, CA 94566
CityServ Housing Resources
CityServe Website
CityServ exists to serve people in the Tri-Valley by caring for people in crisis, coordinating resources and volunteers between faith-based community, non-profits.
Covenant House
(510) 379-1010
200 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Covenant House Website
Email Covenant House
Covenant House California (CHC) provides sanctuary and support for youth ages 18-24 facing homelessness and human trafficking. CHC’s emergency shelter immediately provides for youths’ basic human needs and urgent medical care. Young people receive a nutritious meal, take a shower with new personal care products, receive new clothes, and sleep in a warm, safe bed.
East Oakland Community Project
(510) 532-3211
7515 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94621
EOCP Website
Email EOCP
EOCP empowers homeless individuals and families in Alameda County to regain a life of self-reliance. We provide dignified emergency and transitional housing and compassionate, comprehensive support services that prepare homeless people to successfully transition to well-being.
EDEN COUNCIL FOR HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY (ECHO)
PHONE: (888) 887-ECHO
1 (855) ASK ECHO
1305 FRANKLIN STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94612
ECHO WEBSITE
EMAIL ECHO
LIVERMORE
141 N. LIVERMORE AVENUE, #A
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
(925) 583-5992
Provides rental and housing assistance, fair housing, shared housing, tenant/landlord counseling, and mortgage and home purchase counseling. ECHO's Rental Assistance Program assists residents living in Livermore and Pleasanton with move‐in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback. If you are a family with children, elderly, permanently disabled, emancipated foster youth, a veteran, a victim of domestic violence, or a pregnant woman in her second trimester or later, and are: Seeking assistance with security deposit: You must be an Alameda resident for at least 6 months and you must have located affordable housing and been approved for it; or Seeking assistance with delinquent rent: You must have a letter or some other notice from the landlord stating that you are behind on your rent.
Eden Housing
For waitlist and rental housing specific information please contact the property you are interested in directly.
Phone: (888) 886-9660
(510) 582-1460
22645 Grand Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Eden Website
Eden Property Search Website
Lists apartment rentals for low and moderate income families, seniors, people with disabilities and people with Section 8 certificates throughout the SF Bay Area and San Joaquin County.
Eden I&R, Inc.
Phone: (510) 537-2710,br />570 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Eden I&R Website
Centralized source for health, housing, and human services that helps link people and resources.
Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO)
Phone: (510) 581-3223
21455 Birch Street
Hayward, CA 94541
FESCO Website
Provides emergency shelter for families in crisis.
Fred Finch Youth Center
Phone: (510) 482-2244
3800 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
Fred Finch Website
Email Fred Finch
The Center collaborates with other agencies to provide outreach, case management services and shelter to runaway and homeless youth. Affordable housing and case management for youth ages 18-25 with mental disabilities is provided at Coolidge Court. They provide Day Treatment, Medication Support and Residential Treatment.
Fremont City Office Of Housing And Redevelopment
Phone: (510) 494-4500
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538
City of Fremont Housing Website
Provides a variety of housing and shelter services to individuals and families in need.
Homeless Shelter Directory
Shelter Directory Website
Website where you can search for homeless shelters and additional housing and health resources by state and city.
Homeless Crisis Support Line
Phone: 1 (800) 808-6444
24-hour hotline that provides referrals to homeless shelters in the East Bay.
Home Stretch
Phone: 510-891-8938
Email Home Stretch
Home Stretch matches households to Alameda County’s Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities for people who experience ALL of the following: Literal Homelessness, any individual or family who is fleeing, or is attempting to flee, domestic violence; has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing, disability, are over 18 or emancipated youth.
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)
Phone: (510) 538-8876
22941 Atherton Street
Hayward, CA 94541
HACA Website
Operates a number of housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provide low-cost rental housing or rental assistance.
Housing Consortium of the East Bay
Phone: (510) 832-1382
410 7th Street, Suite 203
Oakland, CA 94607
Housing Consortium Website
Manages housing programs that serve low-income individuals with developmental disabilities or other special needs.
Livermore Homeless Refuge
Phone: (925) 204-2678
4743 East Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Livermore Homeless Refuge Website
Refuge that serves Tri-Valley residents November-April.
Livermore Housing Authority
Phone: (925) 447-3600
3203 Leahy Way
Livermore, CA 94550
Livermore Housing Authority Website
Provides safe, decent, and quality affordable housing for low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities.
Livermore Police Department
Phone: (925) 371‐4987
After 5pm
(925) 458-5663
1110 S Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA
LPD offers a one night per year voucher for a hotel stay, for Livermore residents with no prior arrests
Love-A-Child Missions
Phone: (925) 458-5663
2279 Willow Pass Road
Bay Point, CA 94565
Love A Child Website
Provides shelter and substance abuse recovery services for homeless women, homeless pregnant women and homeless woman with boys 0-12 and/or girls 0-18, homeless pregnant women and homeless women including legal and court assistance, parenting/pregnancy education/support, HIV/AIDS testing and education, job training and support, Bible studies, and AA/NA meetings on site.
Mercy Housing
Phone: (415) 355-7100
1256 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mercy Housing Website
Affordable housing for families, seniors, veteran, people who have experienced homelessness, and people with special needs.
National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA)
Phone: (202) 898-1661
NFHA Website
Find help with fair housing issues at a location near you.
Northern California Land Trust (NCLT)
(510) 548-7878
3120 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
NCLT Website
Below market rate rentals.
Operation Dignity
Phone: (510) 287-8465
3850 San Pablo Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Main (transitional housing): (510) 287-8465
SSVF (permanent housing): (510) 978-1691
Operation Dignity Website
Email Operation Dignity
Operation Dignity is a veteran run, service-enriched provider serving the homeless and displaced populations of Alameda County. Their goal is to provide safe housing, nutritious meals, and a full array of services to help homeless veterans and non-veterans so they can being their rehabilitation process.
Project Sentinel
(408) 720-9888
39155 Liberty Street, Suite D440
Fremont, CA 94538
Project Sentinel Website
Free, confidential services to both tenants and landlords to help understand rights and responsibilities under state and local laws.
Project Share
Phone: 925-449-7340
141 North Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Project Share Website
Email Project Share
Project SHARE was started in 1981 by the Gray Panthers.They saw shared housing as a possible solution to two problems facing our communities: increasing rents and the institutionalization of older adults. After creatingProject SHARE, the Gray Panthers looked to ECHO Housing to administer and carry out the program.
All residents of, or persons who want to live in Livermore or Pleasanton are eligible to participate in the program, either as home providers or home seekers.
Public Services Degrees
Public Services Website
This website provides community, government, and online resources that are dedicated to helping homeless and housing-insecure students. Information on scholarships and other financial aid opportunities are also provided.
Ruby’s Place
(510) 581-5626
1 (888) 339-7233 (hotline)
20880 Baker Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Ruby’s Place Website
Shelter, support services for those experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and human trafficking.
Season of Sharing
Phone: (510) 272-3700
Season of Sharing Website
Season of Sharing (SOS) is a private fund providing one-time crisis-based assistance for housing and critical family needs to Alameda County residents. Grants are based not only on criteria being met, but also merit and the greatest need. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Eligible applicants are families with children under 18 living in the home, elderly individuals over the age of 60, and individual with permanent, medically verified disabilities.
Shepherd's Gate
Phone: (925) 443-4283
1660 Portola Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551
Shepherd's Gate Websi
Email Shepherd's Gate
Shepherd's Gate provides shelter and resources for women and children displaced by abuse, financial hardships, and addictions.
Sunrise Village Shelter
Phone: (510) 252-0910
588 Brown Road
Fremont, CA 94539
Sunrise Village Website
Provides a variety of housing and shelter services to individuals and families in need.
Shelter Plus Care Program
Phone: (510) 670-5404
224 W. Winton Avenue, Suite 108
Hayward, CA 94544
Shelter Plus Care Program Website
Provides rental assistance in connection with matching supportive services.
Tri-Valley Haven
Phone: (925) 449-5842
Crisis Line: 1 (800) 884-8119
3663 Pacific Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Tri-Valley Haven Website
Provides shelter and counseling for battered women and their children.
Services: Domestic Violence Hotlines, Domestic Violence Shelters, Homeless Shelter, Sexual Assault Counseling, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Temporary Restraining Orders
Ursula Sherman Village
Phone: (866) 960-2132
711 Harrison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Ursula Village Website
Email Ursula Village
An 80-bed shelter that provides mental health, housing, employment, education, drug/alcohol recovery services for homeless individuals and families.
Zumper
Zumper Website
Find local rentals.
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