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The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) has presented countless high-quality cultural programs including performances, workshops, festivals, school tours, classes, and exhibitions. OACC builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programs that foster inter-generational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice.

Office of Refugee Resettlement's links to network resources for resettlement, integration, health, housing and employment. 

We believe that every individual is empowered to age with dignity and independence. Our mission is to relentlessly pursue quality of life and quality of care for older adults and their families.

While forming new bonds is crucial, maintaining relationships with loved ones back home provides a sense of stability. And if loneliness becomes overwhelming, seeking professional support can offer guidance and reassurance.

Remember, you are not alone. Many have walked this path before and found belonging in their new communities. With patience and openness, you can create a fulfilling and connected life in your new home.

There are various programs provided by and through PG&E residents.

Provides ESL, home-based tutoring, immigration services, social services, interpretation services, employment assistance services.

A six-acre community park and museum in the Fruitvale district of Oakland replete with outdoor exhibits, special gardens, and built structures—both new and historical.

The organizations on this list are able to provide assistance regarding public charge.

REMHDCO stands for the Racial & Ethnic Mental Health Disparities Coalition.  Since late 2007, REMHDCO has been a statewide coalition of individuals from non-profit state wide and local organizations whose mission is to work to reduce mental health disparities through advocacy for racial and ethnic communities.

Facilitates the successful integration of refugees and immigrants into local communities through collaboration, resource sharing and fostering community awareness. For over 30 years, the Refugee and Immigrant Forum has successfully advocated for newcomer populations, supported their full integration into our community, and promoted appropriate services to advance their self-sufficiency.

The Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Initiative (RAHI) is a grassroots organization that incorporates evidence-based medical research, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and international collaboration to improve health outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers around the world.

Provides technical housing support to resettlement practitioners, landlords and property managers, refugees, and volunteers across the United States and partners with them to develop and implement cohesive strategies to increase the availability and affordability of housing.

Regional Center of the East Bay supports persons with developmental disabilities and their families with the tools needed to achieve lives of quality and satisfaction and builds partnerships that result in inclusive communities.

Provides services for residents who are on Medi-Cal or are uninsured including children, youth, families, adults and older adults, for the prevention, early intervention, and treatment of mental illness and/or substance use conditions.

Offers a wide range of services designed to assist individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency, collaborate with other agencies to strengthen our communities, and ensure child safety and well-being. 

Provides one-time assistance to help people experiencing an unexpected crisis.

Sidra Community Wellness provides culturally sensitive prevention and early intervention mental health services for Middle Eastern and North African communities in Alameda County. Sidra offers preventive counseling, support groups, psychoeducational, educational, and cultural workshops, community events, outreach and promotion, and referrals and linkages to support wellness and mental health. Sidra also offers mental health consultations to local organizations, providers, and community leaders about how to support wellness and mental health issues while building the program’s capacity to provide these services in a culturally responsive way for MENA communities. Services are school- and community-based.