Local Support in Your City!

Alameda Family Services: Provides counseling, case management, and support groups for families in Alameda.

Alameda County Network Of Mental Health

• Description: Offers mental health services and counseling. Website: https://bhcsproviders.acgov.org/providers/Access/access.htm

Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA – DPN)

• Description: BYA offers a range of programs and services for youth and families in the Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville areas, including after-school programs, summer camps, job training, and counseling.
• Website: berkeleyyouthalternatives.org
• Cities: Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville

Bay Area Legal Aid

• Description: Offers legal services and advocacy for low-income individuals and families in the Bay Area, including Berkeley. Website: baylegal.org

Building Opportunities For Self Sufficiency (B.O.S.S.)

• Description: Offers career planning, case management, and counseling for individuals experiencing homelessness. Website: self-sufficiency.org

Eden Counseling Services (DPN): Provides mental health counseling and support services for individuals, couples, and families in Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and surrounding areas. Website: https://caasf.org/

Tri-Valley Haven For Women: Offers counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups for women in the Tri-Valley area. Website: trivalleyhaven.org

City of Fremont – Youth and Family Services, Fremont Family Resource Center: Provides youth and family support services, information, and referrals for residents of Fremont and Newark. Website: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/youth-services 

1. City of Hayward – Youth and Family Services Bureau: Offers a range of youth and family support services, including counseling, case management, and community outreach programs.
2. Alameda County Social Services Agency Offers various free services and resources for children and families in need.
3. 4Cs of Alameda County (Community Child Care Council): Provides free resources and support for child care and early education.
4. Love Never Fails: Provides support for survivors of domestic violence.
5. A Sista's Touch: Offers programs and services for women and girls.

Tri-Valley Haven: Offers counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups.

A Safe Place:

• A nonprofit organization providing essential support and services to survivors of domestic violence. They offer emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and educational programs to empower survivors and prevent future violence.  Website: https://www.asafeplace.org/ 

Alameda County Family Justice Center

• Description: Provides legal services, counseling, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence. Website: https://acfjc.org/services/

Beyond Emancipation

• Description: Supports current and former foster youth in Oakland and Alameda County with housing, education, employment, and wellness services to help them transition to independent adulthood. Website: beyondemancipation.org

Carl B. Metoyer Center For Family Counseling (DPN)

• Description: Provides counseling and support groups for families. Website: https://www.cbmcffc.org/

Catholic Charities Diocese Of Oakland

• Description: Offers counseling, case management, immigration legal services, and support groups for individuals and families in need. Website: cceb.org

Centerforce (DPN)

• Description: Offers counseling and rehabilitation programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Website: centerforce.org

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA):

• CAA is an advocacy organization dedicated to advancing civil rights for Chinese Americans and other marginalized communities. They provide support groups, services, and campaigns aimed at combating discrimination and promoting equality. Through their efforts, CAA strives to create a more just and inclusive society for all. Website: https://caasf.org/

Choices For Freedom

• Description: Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups for individuals dealing with addiction and recovery. Website: https://www.choicesforfreedom.org/

City Of Oakland

• Description: Provides various community services and advocacy initiatives within the city. Website: oaklandca.gov

Community & Youth Outreach (CYO)

• Description: Engages in community services and advocacy efforts to support youth and families in Oakland. Website: https://www.cyoinc.org/

C.U.R.A.

• Description: Provides counseling, crisis intervention, residential drug and alcohol treatment, and support groups for individuals dealing with various challenges. Website: https://www.cyoinc.org/

East Bay Agency For Children (EBAC- DPN)

• Description: Offers counseling, support groups, and educational programs for children and families. Website: ebac.org

East County Reentry, Employment & Empowerment Multiservice (ECREEMS) Community Services:

• ECREEMS Community Services is a comprehensive organization dedicated to supporting individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration. They offer a range of services including reentry assistance, employment support, and empowerment programs to help individuals transition successfully. By providing resources and guidance, ECREEMS aims to facilitate positive outcomes and reduce recidivism rates in the community. Website: https://ecreemscommunityservices.org/

Fresh Lifelines For Youth (FLY- DPN)

• Description: Offers counseling, mentoring, and educational programs for at-risk youth in Oakland and other cities in the Bay Area. Website: flyprogram.org
• Leadership Program

Girls Incorporated Of Alameda County

• Description: Empowers girls through education, mentoring, and leadership development programs. Website: girlsinc-alameda.org

Oakland Police – Community Activities

• Description: Engages in community policing activities and provides support to Oakland residents. Website: https://www.oaklandpal.org/

Youth ALIVE! (DPN)

• Description: Works to prevent violence and support youth affected by violence through community services and advocacy efforts. Website: youthalive.org

Youth Uprising (DPN)

• Description: Offers afterschool programs, tutoring, mentoring, and counseling for youth in Oakland. Website: youthuprising.org
• Youth-Led LGBTQIA+ Drop-In Centers
• Drop in Center Advisory Board Flyer

Young Women’s Freedom Center

• Description: The Young Women’s Freedom Center is committed to empowering and advocating for young women and gender-expansive youth impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic injustices. Website: https://youngwomenfree.org/
• Program Schedule
• Freedom Center
• Young Mothers United
• Freedom Circle
• Drop -In Resources

Alternatives In Action

• Description: Provides education, afterschool programs, and mentoring for youth in Oakland. Website: alternativesinaction.org

Men Of Valor Academy

• Description: Provides mentoring, leadership training, and counseling for young men in Oakland. Website: https://www.reentryprograms.com/go/men-of-valor-academy

Preventive Care Pathways

• Description: Offers health services and counseling. Website: https://www.drwatsonwellness.com/

Ruby’s Place

• Description: Offers crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence. Website: rubysplace.org
• Positive Futures Fair- English and Spanish
• Resource Fair

Second Chance

• Description: Assists individuals with counseling, career planning, and vocational training for reentry into society. Website: secondchanceprogram.org

SF Sheriff’s Dept Five Keys Charter

• Description: Operates charter schools within the San Francisco Sheriff's Department facilities, providing education and vocational training to incarcerated individuals. Website:  fivekeyscharter.org

Wardrobe For Opportunity

• Description: Helps individuals with career planning, mentoring, and life skills development. Website: wardrobe.org

West Coast Children’s Clinic

• Description: West Coast Children’s Clinic,  dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to children, youth, and their families. Website:  https://www.westcoastcc.org/
• CSEC 102 Training
• Caregiver Training

REACH Ashland Youth Center: Offering comprehensive support and resources for youth and families. From educational assistance and career development programs to counseling services and recreational activities, REACH provides a wide range of opportunities to empower young people and enhance community well-being. Website:  https://reachashland.org/ 

City of Union City – Youth and Family Services (DPN): Offers youth and family support services, including counseling, workshops, and recreational programs. Website: https://www.unioncity.org/182/Youth-Family-Services

City of Union City – Youth and Family Services: Offers youth and family support services, including counseling, workshops, and recreational programs. Website: https://www.unioncity.org/182/Youth-Family-Services

• Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA) Community Health Foundation: Provides health services and counseling. Website: https://www.accma.org/
• RYSE Center: Provides services and support for youth.Website:https://rysecenter.org/ 

Additionally, the agencies providing intensive case management through Behavioral Health Care Services partnership are:

Lincoln - Project Permanence Wraparound Program:

• Serving: All Alameda County youth on probation who have serious mental health or behavioral issues.
• Description: Family support, collateral supports, individual support to the referred youth, and linkages to resources. Interventions integral to the model are 1:1 supports directly to the youth, family support, monthly family team meetings, and intensive case management services. Website: https://www.lincolnfamilies.org/
• Program Contact: Michelle Thompson, 510-273-4700, michellethompson@lincolnfamilies.org

Seneca Family of Agencies - Intensive Case Management (ICM):

• Service Availability: Only for youth participating in Collaborative Court.
• Description: Treatment approach similar to a wraparound model. Multiple team members, including a clinician, parent partner, and youth counselor, work with a youth for a period of 12 to 18 months or until dismissal from probation. Youth and their caregivers meet with team members multiple times per week. Case management and referral linkage are strong components of the service with the goal of stabilizing the youth in their home placement. Website: https://senecafoa.org/behavioral-health/
• Program Contact: Erica Kellenbach, LCSW, 510-772-8067, erica_kellenbach@senecacenter.orgTop of Form

Centerforce Youth Court (DPN):

• Description: As part of Centerforce’s Youth Court programming for first-time juvenile offenders, youth who would otherwise be referred for prosecution to the District Attorney are given the option and opportunity to have case management with their parent(s), their case handled by peers in a court-like setting, and adjudicated (including a penalty imposed, e.g., community service and a CYC-based class such as Anger Management). Website: https://centerforce1.org/
• Contact: 510-834-3457, referral@centerforce1.org