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Berkeley Oakland Support Services (BOSS)

1931 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704. At MLK Jr. Way/Park.  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.               1-(510)-843-3780

Mon-Wed 8am-4pm, Thurs 8am-noon,              Fri 8am-2pm.

Sat-Sun 8:30am-3pm. (Signups on Thursdays, 8am)

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. 1-(510) 548-2884

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.

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 1-(800)-273-6222.

Center for Independent Living

3075 Adeline St. Berkeley, Suite 100. A variety of services for disabled persons in need of assistance. Translation services also provided for individuals who do not speak English.

1-(510)-841-4776.

Berkeley Free Clinic

2339 Durant Ave between Dana and Ellsworth, Berkeley.

Open Mon-Fri from 3pm-9pm; Sat. 12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm. TB services are only offered on Tuesday’s 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.   1-(800)-6-CLINIC. 1-(800)-625-4642.

Harrison House Emergency Shelter –

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

Youth Emergency Assistance Hostel (YEAH!) 

1744 University Ave (between Grant and McGee).

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. Pets ok.  (510)-704-9867.

Food Not Bombs, East Bay (FNB)

People's Park: 2556 Haste St., Berkeley.  M-F 3pm

Sunday meals are served 3pm in front of the Sutter Hotel:

(584 14th St, Oakland).  Hot vegan meals six days a week.  Volunteer offices at 3124 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.  (510)644-4187.

Dorothy Day House Catholic Worker

2138 Cedar St. – Christ Church          Mon-Sat:  7am meal.   

2362 Bancroft (at Dana):   Mon-Wed: 4pm sit-down meal

Thurs-Fri: 3:15pm “to go” hot meal.  Emergency Winter Shelter at First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way.

 (510) 848-3696   /   (510)-466-5553   /   (510) 644-4949

Berkeley Food & Housing Project Women’s Day Services

2140 Dwight (& Shattuck), Berkeley (510)-649-4965

Sun-Thurs: Noon meal for women & children.

Suitcase Clinic Youth Clinic        (510)-643-6786

St. Mark’s 2nd Floor 2300 Bancroft (& Ellsworth), Berkeley

Drop-in center for ages 13-25; Mon 6pm-9pm. Free dinner.

McGee Ave Baptist Church  (1640 Stuart at McGee)

Mon, Wed, Fri lunch at noon.  (510) 843-1774