Resources
Shelter
Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Women’s Overnight
2140 Dwight (& Shattuck), Berkeley (510)-649-4965
Services, dinner, and shelter beds for women up to 4 months.
Berkeley-Oakland Support Services (BOSS)
711 Harrison St. (at 4th.) in Berkeley.
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. (510) 843-3700
211.org
Information, resources and referrals for non-profit agencies and social services available 24/7 in any area accessible by dialing 211 from any phone or visiting the 211.org website. Berkeley specific hotline available at (800)-273-6222.
Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center
2218 Acton St. (at Bancroft Way), Berkeley. M-F 8am-4pm.
A safe daytime shelter for homeless women and children. Provides food, workshops, information personal hygiene items, and transitional housing options. 510-548-2884
Health
Health Care for the Homeless
HCH has provided health care and case management services to persons experiencing homelessness throughout Alameda County.
1404 Franklin Street, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94612-3208
510-891-8950
Meals and Food
Alameda County Community Food Bank
To find a location to pick up groceries or a hot meal, call the helpline (510)-635-3663
If you need food, here's where to find it:
Housing
Check these links for announcements of availability
http://ebaldc.org/how-to-apply/
https://www.sahahomes.org/apply
https://www.mercyhousing.org/california-properties#San Fran Properties
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BHA/Home/Affordable_Housing.aspx
http://rcdhousing.org/our-properties/property-search/
https://www.onehomebayarea.org/
Mostly wait lists!
Support Group
Healthy Black Families 510-285-6689
24-hour hotline 343-456-7891
Domestic Violence and Rape
Progressive Transitions 510-917-0666
BAWAR (Bay Area Women Against Rape)
24-hour hotline 510-845-7273