Basics

The Office of Supportive Housing’s (OSH) focuses on increasing the supply of affordable housing and supportive housing for extremely low income and /or special needs households.

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County provides support for people who may be feeling suicidal or in mental health distress. You can call them 24 hours/day on their suicide hotline at 1-800-309-2131.

DeafHope focuses on ending domestic and sexual violence in Deaf communities. We welcome refugees who are Deaf that are resettling in the Bay Area.

​​Diversity in Health Training Institute (DHTI)  is a non-profit organization that connects immigrants to healthcare career pathways through coaching and training and wellness support, and provides prevention and early intervention mental health services to Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities in the Bay Area.

DreamCatcher Youth Services is a non-profit youth shelter that provides Emergency Sanctuary for youth ages 13-18 who are experiencing homelessness or human trafficking and supports for youth ages 18 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness.

EBCLC’s Immigration Program provides a full-range of free legal services to low-income immigrants on a wide range of immigration issues with a focus on the most vulnerable populations—people with disabilities and chronic illness, members of the LGBTQ community, youth, and existing EBCLC clients struggling with other legal issues.

East Bay Paratransit is a public transit service for people who are unable to use regular buses or trains, like those operated by AC Transit and BART, because of a disability or a health-related condition.

A free, non-emergency confidential phone number with multilingual representatives available, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with referrals to low cost housing, emergency shelter, and safety net services for residents within Alameda County.

Education Refuge provides support to refugees through support in education by offering 1-on -1 learning meetings online with our high school student mentors.

Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ, formerly known as FAA, Filipinos for Affirmative Action) has been an advocate for immigrant and civil rights by providing direct services, developing leaders, and organizing and advocating on issues important to the Filipino community as a historically underserved ethnic minority. We serve at-risk middle and high school-age youth, low-wage workers vulnerable to exploitation, and the newly arrived immigrants and undocumented, by helping them navigate the challenges of life in the US.

FindHello is a free app for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. The application helps community members find services in their local communities, anywhere in the USA. The following can be searched: immigration help, English classes, and access to healthcare. We hope FindHello helps you find the things you need.

A list of links to food bank distribution sites by county.

A list of links to outlets which provide free and affordable clothing.

The U.S. Government assists refugees and other eligible newcomers with resettlement support services as they begin to
rebuild their lives in the United States. This FAQ answers questions that landlords and property managers may have
about renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers.

Golden Gate Regional Center provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

Harbor House Ministries provides ESL, food, clothing and housing assistance, youth programs and services, education, employment and job training, and childcare programs.

The Health Program of Alameda County, also known as HealthPAC (and formerly known as CMSP or ACE), is a County program that provides affordable health care to uninsured people living in Alameda County.

Homeless Action Center provides high-quality public benefits advocacy for free to unhoused and disabled residents of Alameda County.