Event Calendar

Date
Event Details
1/1/2009
Faith-Based Support Group
Nondenominational family support group meets every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7pm. First Baptist Church of Castro Valley, 18550 Redwood Road, #202, Castro Valley. For more information please call (510) 582-0515.
1/1/2009
Court is Closed in Observance of the Federal Holiday
Court is Closed in Observance of the Federal Holiday.
1/2/2009
Drug Court Services
Friday, January 2, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Department 108.
1/2/2009
Clinics for Low-Income Landlords, Divorce, and Debt Collection Defense
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation holds clinics for low-income landlords, divorce, and debt collection defense at the Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center in Oakland. These clinics are by appointment only. Please call 510-302-2222, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM to see if you qualify. The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center is located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse on 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612.
1/2/2009
Substance Abuse Counseling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
New Leaf on 1853 Market St., San Francisco.(415)626-7000 Mondays-Wednesdays 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-2pm. Services include: substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and family.
1/2/2009
Dissolution (Divorce) Judgments Workshop
The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center has a dissolution(divorce)judgments workshop. Please call the Self-Help Center at 510-272-1393 for an appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM for an appointment or for more information.
1/2/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Two Friday locations: 39155 Liberty St., Mediterranean Room, Fremont. 10am-Noon. 333 Hegenberger Road, 6th Fl. Tahoe Room, Oakland. 1:30pm-3:30pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/2/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Mondays & Fridays, 8am-4:30pm @ Oakland EDD, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. (510) 563-8973.
1/2/2009
Oakland Head Start Enrollment
City of Oakland Headstart Office, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 52 & 53, 5th Floor, 9am - 5pm, Mondays - Fridays.
1/2/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/3/2009
Nueva Reunion de N.A. Habla Hispana
Los Sabados de 6 a 7:15pm en la biblioteca del First United Methodist Church,2915 Broadwary Brewster, Redwood City, CA 94062.
1/3/2009
San Francisco Depression & Bipolar Support Group
Saint Francis Hospital, 900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room. (415)995-4792. Mondays: 6:45pm-8pm; Saturdays: 1:30pm-3pm.
1/3/2009
Berkeley Bipolar Support Group
Berkeley Bipolar Support Group meets every Saturday at Herrick Hospital, 2001 Dwight Way, Level A, Berkeley. 11am-1pm. This is only open to individuals suffering with bipolar disorders. Contact Janna Wertz (510/653-2959) or Mayona Endahl (510/ 420-0868).
1/5/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/5/2009
San Francisco Depression & Bipolar Support Group
Saint Francis Hospital, 900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room. (415)995-4792. Mondays: 6:45pm-8pm; Saturdays: 1:30pm-3pm.
1/5/2009
Inter-City Services, Inc. - Workforce Training Institute
Inter-City Services, Inc. (ICS) Workforce Training Institute's mission is to provide quality vocational skill training and educational programs that are high in quality and implemented by a hardworking, dedicated staff. The programs are geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in today's high-tech industries. ICS is a private non-profit vocational training institute. We offer exciting, career-focused programs designed to meet your educational and employment training goals and your busy lifestyle. Contact-Crystal Graves-Project Director Phone-510-655-3552,3269 Adeline St. Berkeley, CA 94703.
1/5/2009
Concord Bipolar Support Group
Concord Clinic Building, 1420 Willow Pass Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Mondays 7-8pm. Family & friends welcome. Contact: Colette (925) 646-5624 or Marian (925) 646-5788.
1/5/2009
Drug Court Services
Monday, January 5, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 108 and 503.
1/5/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a drop-in clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/5/2009
Concord Bipolar Support Group
Concord Clinic Building, 1420 Willow Pass Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Mondays 7-8pm. Family & friends welcome. Contact: Colette (925) 646-5624 or Marian (925) 646-5788.
1/5/2009
Oakland Head Start Enrollment
City of Oakland Headstart Office, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 52 & 53, 5th Floor, 9am - 5pm, Mondays - Fridays.
1/5/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Mondays & Fridays, 8am-4:30pm @ Oakland EDD, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. (510) 563-8973.
1/5/2009
Clinics for Low-Income Landlords, Divorce, and Debt Collection Defense
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation holds clinics for low-income landlords, divorce, and debt collection defense at the Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center in Oakland. These clinics are by appointment only. Please call 510-302-2222, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM to see if you qualify. The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center is located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse on 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612.
1/5/2009
Senior Ex-Offenders Program
Are you an ex-offender who is a woman 45 or older or a man 50 or older? Do you need assistance with housing, employment, medical care, Supplimental Security Income (SSI) or General Assistance (GA)? Senior Ex-Offenders Program is located at 1706 Yosemite Avenue in San Francisco. Call us: (415) 593-8235 or (415) 822-1444. Let us ASSIST you as you RE-ENTER the Community.
1/5/2009
Family Law Information Center
The Family Law Information Center has drop-in assistance in Oakland and Hayward for families with minor children who want to start their divorce or have issues of paternity, child support, custody and visitation. Workshops are by appointment only. Call either 510-891-6030 or 510-690-2504-Telephone Hours-Monday to Thursday 2:00PM to 4:30PM.
1/5/2009
Piedmont Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Piedmont Adult School is located at 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611. Phone: 510-594-2655. Regular Office Hours are Monday through Thursday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Friday: closed. Saturday: 9:00a to 1:00p. Piedmont Adult School offers GED Prep Classes & ESL Classes. Classes and registration are on-going. Contact the school during Regular Office Hours.
1/5/2009
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic has walk-in services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is located at 2620 26th Avenue (cross street is 27th Street) in Oakland. The phone number is 510-437-2363. The clinic has the capacity to keep a person for up to 23 hours, 59 minutes on a voluntary basis. Services include assessments, medication management, counseling, help with obtaining other services, referrals to Villa Fairmont Short-Stay hospital, and general support.
1/5/2009
Substance Abuse Counseling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender
New Leaf on 1853 Market St., San Francisco.(415)626-7000 Mondays-Wednesdays 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-2pm. Services include: substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and family.
1/5/2009
Pathway-to-College Program
East Oakland Youth Development Center's Pathway-to-College Program was created to make applying to colleges easier. Pathway-to-College Program participants are equipped with a handbook that details information regarding admission requirements, the application process, assessment tests, the college admissions essay, the appeals process, financial aid, how to transfer, a calendar of important dates, and deadlines to help individuals plan out their path. For more information, please call (510) 569-8088 or visit: www.eoydc.org.
1/5/2009
Learn English at the College of Alameda
Learn Speaking, Pronunciation, Conversation & Reading in English. Improve your English Grammar, Writing & Vocabulary at the College of Alameda. Classes are offered in the morning (8-11am), afternoon (noon-3pm) & evening (6-9:30pm). For more information call Dr. Popal @ (510) 748-2275 or Professor Ferrero-Castaneda @ (510) 748-2276. College of Alameda is located at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (Atlantic Avenue) in Alameda, CA.
1/5/2009
Free Meal for Seniors-Ages 55 and Older
The Salvation Army located at 430 A Street in Hayward offers a free meal to seniors(ages-55 and Older) Monday through Friday from 12pm to 1pm. Phone-510-538-1669.
1/5/2009
Learn English at the College of Alameda
Learn Speaking, Pronunciation, Conversation & Reading in English. Improve your English Grammar, Writing & Vocabulary at the College of Alameda. Classes are offered in the morning (8-11am), afternoon (noon-3pm) & evening (6-9:30pm). For more information call Dr. Popal @ (510) 748-2275 or Professor Ferrero-Castaneda @ (510) 748-2276. College of Alameda is located at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (Atlantic Avenue) in Alameda, CA.
1/5/2009
GED Referrals
Pre-GED and GED classes offered at Next Step Learning Center @ 2222 Curtis Street at West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA. (510) 251-1731. Call for appointment.
1/5/2009
Free Meal-Coalition for Alternatives in Mental Health Inc.
There will be a free meal offered every Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2pm at the Coalition for Alternatives in Mental Health Inc., and it is located at 3234 Adeline Street in Berkeley. Phone-510-653-3808. Everyone is welcome!
1/5/2009
Casa Segura (Safe House) Drop-In Center
The Casa Segura Drop-In Center is located at 5323 Foothill Blvd. in Oakland. It's a safe place to come to get off the street, clean up, eat and rest. There's not a lot of paperwork, and Casa Segura does not turn anyone away. Casa Segura treats people with respect and gets them the help they need, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling and referral services, and basic healthcare. Hours-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-10am to 4pm, and on Thursday from 12pm to 4pm. Contact Phone-510-434-0307.
1/5/2009
Shelter Availability In Alameda County
If you want updated shelter availability for the current day, please call 2-1-1 or 1-888-886-9660. 211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1/5/2009
Food Helpline
Food Helpline: 1-800-870-3663 (FOOD) Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. The Food Helpline, the Food Bank's countywide referral program, connects people in need with emergency food programs in their neighborhood. The Food Helpline staff and volunteers make more than 800 referrals monthly and can assist callers in 140 languages. In addition to referrals to food pantries and soup kitchens, callers receive information about other programs, such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Food Stamps. They also receive information about non-food programs, such as Earned Income Credit and Healthy Families.
1/5/2009
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)
The largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area, BayLegal has seven regional offices that work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. Staff attorneys speak Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese and Vietnamese. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. website: www.baylegal.org Hours of Operation-Monday-Friday-9am to 5pm. Phone: 510-663-4744.
1/5/2009
Project Bridge at Laney College
Project Bridge is a basic skills learning community for parolees, TANF/Welfare to work recipients and high school drop outs. There is a Day Bridge program that meets noon to 4pm Monday-Thursday. There are two Night Bridge programs - one meets Mondays, 6-9pm and the other meets Thursdays, 6-9pm. Child care is available through Laney Child Care Services. Programs begin August 20, 2008! For more information, call Project Bridge at (510) 464-3411.
1/5/2009
Alameda County Social Services
If you are a Alameda County Resident and in need of General Assistance (G.A.), Food Stamps, and Medical Care, please contact the Alameda County Social Services. Please contact any of the following locations on Monday through Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm and from 1:00pm-5:00pm. 1. North County Multi-Service Center 2000 San Pablo Ave Oakland,CA 94612 510.891.0700. 2. East County Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center 6955 Foothill Blvd Suite 100 Oakland,CA 94605 510.383.5300. 3. South County Eden Area Multi-Service Center 24100 Amador St Hayward,CA 94544 510.670.6000.
1/5/2009
Dissolution (Divorce) Judgments Workshop
The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center has a dissolution(divorce)judgments workshop. Please call the Self-Help Center at 510-272-1393 for an appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM for an appointment or for more information.
1/5/2009
Fremont Ups and Downs (Depression and Bipolar)
Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Conference Room, Fremont. First & Third Mondays, 7-9pm.
1/5/2009
Uninsured and Medi-Cal Recipients
Berkeley Health Center is a primary care center providing services to women and men who are uninsured and/or Medi-Cal recipients. The center is located at 2908 Ellisworth Street, Berkeley. Call for further information: (510) 843-6194.
1/5/2009
Project Bridge at Laney College
Project Bridge is a basic skills learning community for parolees, TANF/Welfare to work recipients and high school drop outs. There is a Day Bridge program that meets noon to 4pm Monday-Thursday. There are two Night Bridge programs - one meets Mondays, 6-9pm and the other meets Thursdays, 6-9pm. Child care is available through Laney Child Care Services. Programs begin August 20, 2008! For more information, call Project Bridge at (510) 464-3411.
1/5/2009
Methadone Anonymous
Methadone Anonymous meeting at 9500 International Blvd., Oakland, Noon - 1pm. Open meetings - topic discussions
1/5/2009
Senior Ex-Offenders Program
Are you an ex-offender who is a woman 45 or older or a man 50 or older? Do you need assistance with housing, employment, medical care, Supplimental Security Income (SSI) or General Assistance (GA)? Senior Ex-Offenders Program is located at 1706 Yosemite Avenue in San Francisco. Call us: (415) 593-8235 or (415) 822-1444. Let us ASSIST you as you RE-ENTER the Community.
1/5/2009
Glide's Training and Employment Services (TAES)
Come to Glide YouthBuild! If you are between the ages of 16-24, you can participate in high school diploma & GED programs; City College programs; training in job programs; financial support and support services. TAES, 330 Ellis Street, Room 412, San Francisco. (415) 674-6150. 8am - 2pm.
1/5/2009
Employment Services for Parolees and Probationers
If you are on parole or felony probation and you are an Oakland resident between the ages of 18-35, call America Works of California, Inc. @ (510) 891-9100. America Works, Inc., 1212 Broadway, 11th Fl., Oakland, CA 94612.
1/5/2009
Employment Services for Parolees and Probationers
If you are on parole or felony probation and you are an Oakland resident between the ages of 18-35, call America Works of California, Inc. @ (510) 891-9100. America Works, Inc., 1212 Broadway, 11th Fl., Oakland, CA 94612.
1/5/2009
Immigration-Related Questions
The International Institute of the Bay Area @ 449 15th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, (510) 451-2846. Feel free to call or refer immigrants to our office for: Immigrant applications for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; U Visa for victims of serious crimes who help law enforcement with investigation or prosecution of predators; VAWA Self-Petitions for spouses and children abused by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).
1/5/2009
Berkeley Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Berkeley Adult School located at 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-644-6130. Http://bas.berkeley.net/academic.html. Offers free prep classes, monthly-GED & ESL Classes. There is a $120 exam fee. Contact the school for on-going registration.
1/5/2009
Alternatives to Domestic Violence
SAVE's mission is to provide alternatives to domestic violence through support services, advocacy and education, and to assist domestic violence victims and their families to end the cycle of violence. SAVE is located in Southern Alameda County, California, but serves clients from any city, county, state, or country. SAVE is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 1976 to address the needs of people experiencing family violence. We offer complete services from crisis to the establishment of a violence-free, self-sufficient life. SAVE Community Office is located at 39155 Liberty St., Suite C310, Fremont, CA 94538. Family Resource Center 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 510-794-6055; Phone: 510-574-2250; Fax: 510-574-2252.
1/5/2009
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Services for Asians (ODASA)
ODASA is located at 6181 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014, Phone-415-337-0140. Program Director: Joe Laping. ODASA is an outpatient program which provides culturally sensitive treatment services to the Asians and Pacific Islanders with alcohol and/or drug problems. ODASA’s goal is to initiate a process of recovery from substance abuse by assisting clients in making behavioral and emotional changes through the use of individual and group sessions. The admission criteria for clients are that they must be 18 years or older and should demonstrate some initiative for change. Client fees are based on each person’s ability to pay—no one is turned away for lack of funds. This program has bilingual (Tagalog and English) staff who are trained in current therapeutic approaches and have an understanding of the social and cultural realities of Asian American clients. The staff assess each client to ensure that proper treatment/referrals are provided. They also facilitate individual and group counseling sessions in which the clients receive support and relapse prevention education. Aftercare services include aftercare support groups, community service, and vocational school/training. ODASA’s approach is similar to accepted treatment practices in that treatment is essentially learning new self-perceptions, coping skills, and healthier perspectives on the world. What distinguishes ODASA from most other drug and alcohol programs is that there is an emphasis on reinforcing important cultural strengths that each client possesses, which help them in coming to terms with themselves and their environment. The ODASA office hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. ODASA is funded by San Mateo County Alcohol and Drug Program.
1/6/2009
Hepatitis C Support Group
The Hepatitis C Support Group meets every Tuesday from 12pm to 1pm at 520 27th St.(Telegraph Ave. is the cross street)in Oakland. Lunch is provided! Phone-510-834-5442.
1/6/2009
Debtors Anonymous
The Debtors Anonymous Meeting meets every Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Mandana Community Recovery Center located at 3989 Howe Street in Oakland. Phone-510-595-9690.
1/6/2009
Free Meal-St. Paul AME Church
Every Tuesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm, The St. Paul AME Church offers a free meal. The St. Paul AME Church is located at 2024 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley. Phone-510-848-2050. Everyone is welcome!
1/6/2009
Drug Court Services
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11, 108, and 513.
1/6/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a drop-in clinic for Criminal Records Expungement(Clean Slate), every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/6/2009
New Legal Resource (Evening Hours)
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. In addition to these hours, the East Bay Community Law Center has evening hours on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6PM to 8PM. (510) 548-4064.
1/6/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Oakland PIC, 1212 Broadway, Oakland. Tuesdays (9am-5pm) & Thursdays (9am-12:30pm). (510) 768-4468.
1/6/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Every Tuesday @ Peers Envisioning & Engaging in Recovery Services, 1825 San Pablo Ave, Ste 201, Oakland. (510) 832-7337. This WRAP/Dual Diagnosis group is for women only. 11am-1pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/7/2009
Bipolar Chill
Wednesdays at 710 Broadway, #3G in Walnut Creek, CA. Time:7:00PM Contact: Scott or Lisa (925) 676-5313.
1/7/2009
Bankruptcy Lawyers in the Oakland Public Library
For every first Wednesday of the month, the Oakland Public Library (Main Branch)125 14th St. Oakland 94612, has Bankruptcy Lawyers in the Library. The Bankruptcy Lawyers will offer free legal advice and referrals. In-person sign-ups only, beginning at 5pm and names pulled by lottery at 6pm. Phone-510-238-3134.
1/7/2009
Food Stamp Enrollment
Every Wednesday, 9am – 12 noon and 1-4pm. You may qualify for food stamps! It takes only 20-minutes with the Food Bank’s friendly bi-lingual staff. They will help you complete an application and submit it to the food stamp office for you. Call 800-870-3663 and press the option for food stamps to make an appointment or just drop by the Food Bank office. The Alameda Food Bank office is located at 1900 Thau Way in Alameda.
1/7/2009
Women Living with HIV/AIDS
Experience the POWER of a safe, supportive environment. Sister Care provides support for women living with HIV/AIDS. Goals of the support group include: mental health, emotional health, spiritual health and self esteem. Group meets every Wednesday, 2pm - 3:30pm @ the Family Life Resource Center, 2647 Internatonal Blvd., Suite 419, Oakland. Contact: Patricia Sisson/Dawn Walker @ (510) 261-6096. Lunch provided!
1/7/2009
Pleasanton/Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group
Wednesdays 7:15-8:45pm at St. Claire's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Contact: Robert Hogan (925) 461-5481.
1/7/2009
Male Support Group
Come get the support you need & deserve. Goals include improving: mental health, emotion health, spiritual health & self-esteem. Male support group meets on Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm @ 5709 Market Street, Oakland. For more information, contact: Rafael Rosas @ (510) 708-6206. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
1/7/2009
Celebrate Recovery Meeting
Every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm, Creekside Community Church holds a support group for people dealing with grief, drugs and alcohol issues, and mental health issues. Creekside Community Church is located at 951 Macarthur Blvd. San Leandro, Ca. Contact Person-Bob Reiner-510-430-0607.
1/7/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Two Wednesday locations: 333 Hegenberger Road, 6th Floor, Oakland. 10am-Noon. 1825 San Pablo Ave., Ste 201, Oakland. 1:30pm-3:30pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/7/2009
Villa Fairmont Support Group
For families who have or have had a relative in Villa Fairmont. Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.; 15200 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro; meets in the conference room. Call Jennifer Newfield at 510-352-9690 for more information.
1/8/2009
Drug Court Services
Tuesday, January 8, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11 and 513.
1/9/2009
Drug Court Services
Friday, January 9, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Department 517.
1/9/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Two Friday locations: 39155 Liberty St., Mediterranean Room, Fremont. 10am-Noon. 333 Hegenberger Road, 6th Fl. Tahoe Room, Oakland. 1:30pm-3:30pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/9/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/9/2009
Free/Anonymous HIV Testing
Every second and fourth Friday of the month, the Mandana Community Recovery Center offers Free/Anonymous HIV Testing from 12pm to 1:45pm. The Mandana Community Recovery Center is located at 3989 Howe Street in Oakland. Phone-510-595-9690.
1/10/2009
Drug Court Graduation
Saturday, January 10, 2009, The Drug Court Graduation will be held at the Laney College Theatre, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, Ca 94607. Time-1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. For more information, please call 510-272-1216. www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/dcs
1/10/2009
Free Meal-St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Every Saturday, St. Marks Episcopal Church offers a free meal from 5pm to 6:30pm. St. Marks Episcopal Church is located at 2300 Bancroft Way in Berkeley. Phone-510-848-5107. Everyone is Welcome!
1/12/2009
Lawyers in the Library-César E. Chávez Branch Library
Lawyers In The Library offers free legal information and referral. Bilingual Spanish/English. Sign up at 5:15 pm, names of those persons present will be selected by lottery. The Cesar E. Chavez Branch Library is located at 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271 in Oakland. Phone-(510)535-5620. Lawyers in the Library occurs every second Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
1/12/2009
Berkeley Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Berkeley Adult School located at 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-644-6130. Http://bas.berkeley.net/academic.html. Offers free prep classes, monthly-GED & ESL Classes. There is a $120 exam fee. Contact the school for on-going registration.
1/12/2009
Methadone Anonymous
Methadone Anonymous meeting at 9500 International Blvd., Oakland, Noon - 1pm. Open meetings - topic discussions.
1/12/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a drop-in clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/12/2009
Needle Exchange
For exchange info call: Berkeley Free Clinic 1-800-6-clinic or 510-548-2570
1/12/2009
Family Law Information Center
The Family Law Information Center has drop-in assistance in Oakland and Hayward for families with minor children who want to start their divorce or have issues of paternity, child support, custody and visitation. Workshops are by appointment only. Call either 510-891-6030 or 510-690-2504-Telephone Hours-Monday to Thursday 2:00PM to 4:30PM.
1/12/2009
Immigration-Related Questions
The International Institute of the Bay Area @ 449 15th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, (510) 451-2846. Feel free to call or refer immigrants to our office for: Immigrant applications for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; U Visa for victims of serious crimes who help law enforcement with investigation or prosecution of predators; VAWA Self-Petitions for spouses and children abused by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).
1/12/2009
GED Referrals
Pre-GED and GED classes offered at Next Step Learning Center @ 2222 Curtis Street at West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA. (510) 251-1731. Call for appointment.
1/12/2009
Oakland Head Start Enrollment
City of Oakland Headstart Office, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 52 & 53, 5th Floor, 9am - 5pm, Mondays - Fridays.
1/12/2009
Glide's Training and Employment Services (TAES)
Come to Glide YouthBuild! If you are between the ages of 16-24, you can participate in high school diploma & GED programs; City College programs; training in job programs; financial support and support services. TAES, 330 Ellis Street, Room 412, San Francisco. (415) 674-6150. 8am - 2pm.
1/12/2009
Alameda County Social Services
If you are a Alameda County Resident and in need of General Assistance (G.A.), Food Stamps, and Medical Care, please contact the Alameda County Social Services. Please contact any of the following locations on Monday through Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm and from 1:00pm-5:00pm. 1. North County Multi-Service Center 2000 San Pablo Ave Oakland, CA 94612 510.891.0700. 2. East County Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center 6955 Foothill Blvd Suite 100 Oakland,CA 94605 510.383.5300. 3. South County Eden Area Multi-Service Center 24100 Amador St Hayward,CA 94544 510.670.6000.
1/12/2009
Inter-City Services, Inc.-Workforce Training Institute
Inter-City Services, Inc. (ICS) Workforce Training Institute's mission is to provide quality vocational skill training and educational programs that are high in quality and implemented by a hardworking, dedicated staff. The programs are geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in today's high-tech industries. ICS is a private non-profit vocational training institute. We offer exciting, career-focused programs designed to meet your educational and employment training goals and your busy lifestyle. Contact-Crystal Graves-Project Director Phone-510-655-3552,3269 Adeline St. Berkeley, CA 94703.
1/12/2009
Pathway-to-College Program
East Oakland Youth Development Center's Pathway-to-College Program was created to make applying to colleges easier. Pathway-to-College Program participants are equipped with a handbook that details information regarding admission requirements, the application process, assessment tests, the college admissions essay, the appeals process, financial aid, how to transfer, a calendar of important dates, and deadlines to help individuals plan out their path. For more information, please call (510) 569-8088 or visit: www.eoydc.org.
1/12/2009
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic has walk-in services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is located at 2620 26th Avenue (cross street is 27th Street) in Oakland. The phone number is 510-437-2363. The clinic has the capacity to keep a person for up to 23 hours, 59 minutes on a voluntary basis. Services include assessments, medication management, counseling, help with obtaining other services, referrals to Villa Fairmont Short-Stay hospital, and general support.
1/12/2009
Drug Court Services
Monday, January 12, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Department 108.
1/12/2009
Alternatives to Domestic Violence
SAVE's mission is to provide alternatives to domestic violence through support services, advocacy and education, and to assist domestic violence victims and their families to end the cycle of violence. SAVE is located in Southern Alameda County, California, but serves clients from any city, county, state, or country. SAVE is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 1976 to address the needs of people experiencing family violence. We offer complete services from crisis to the establishment of a violence-free, self-sufficient life. SAVE Community Office is located at 39155 Liberty St., Suite C310, Fremont, CA 94538. Family Resource Center 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 510-794-6055; Phone: 510-574-2250; Fax: 510-574-2252.
1/12/2009
Uninsured and Medi-Cal Recipients
Berkeley Health Center is a primary care center providing services to women and men who are uninsured and/or Medi-Cal recipients. The center is located at 2908 Ellisworth Street, Berkeley. Call for further information: (510) 843-6194.
1/12/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Mondays & Fridays, 8am-4:30pm @ Oakland EDD, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. (510) 563-8973.
1/12/2009
Nicotine Anonymous
The Nicotine Anonymous Meeting meets every Monday from 6pm to 7pm at the Mandana Community Recovery Center located at 3989 Howe Street in Oakland. Phone-510-595-9690.
1/12/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/12/2009
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. 2300 International Blvd. in Oakland. Phone (510)533-3447. Hours-Monday-Friday-8:00am to 4:30pm. Free training and placement programs for Oakland youth and young adults, ages 14-24. Including: computer skills, building deconstruction, GED preparation. Free childcare provided.
1/13/2009
South Alameda County Family Support Group/Mental Health
Free Family Support Groups and Mental Health in South Alameda County. Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 7pm @ 4361 Agena Circle, Union City. Contact Patty Espeseth @ (510) 727-2700 ext. 4156.
1/13/2009
Drug Court Services
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11, 108, and 513.
1/13/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Every Tuesday @ Peers Envisioning & Engaging in Recovery Services, 1825 San Pablo Ave, Ste 201, Oakland. (510) 832-7337. This WRAP/Dual Diagnosis group is for women only. 11am-1pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/13/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Oakland PIC, 1212 Broadway, Oakland. Tuesdays (9am-5pm) & Thursdays (9am-12:30pm). (510) 768-4468.
1/13/2009
Berkeley Families Support Group
Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm at Berkeley Mental Health, 2640 M.L. King Jr. Way, Berkeley (at Derby). Entrance is on Derby. This support group is for parents, spouses and partners. Call Marianne Davis at 510-981-5290 for information.
1/14/2009
Kerry's Kids Free Medical Services
Kerry's Kids is a mobile health van where medical professionals provide immunizations, health education, check ups, blood pressure checks & Head Start screenings entirely FREE to children. EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Henry Robinson Multi-Service Center, 559 16th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
1/14/2009
Villa Fairmont Support Group
Villa Fairmont Support Group meets every Wednesday at 6pm in the Conference Room for families with a relative in a Villa Fairmont program. Call Jennifer Newfield at (510) 352-9690.
1/14/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a Drop-In Clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/14/2009
Women Living with HIV/AIDS
Experience the POWER of a safe, supportive environment. Sister Care provides support for women living with HIV/AIDS. Goals of the support group include: mental health, emotional health, spiritual health and self esteem. Group meets every Wednesday, 2pm - 3:30pm @ the Family Life Resource Center, 2647 Internatonal Blvd., Suite 419, Oakland. Contact: Patricia Sisson/Dawn Walker @ (510) 261-6096. Lunch provided!
1/14/2009
Male Support Group
Come get the support you need & deserve. Goals include improving: mental health, emotion health, spiritual health & self-esteem. Male support group meets on Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm @ 5709 Market Street, Oakland. For more information, contact: Rafael Rosas @ (510) 708-6206. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
1/14/2009
Pleasanton/Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group
Wednesdays 7:15-8:45pm at St. Claire's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Contact: Robert Hogan (925) 461-5481.
1/15/2009
Faith-Based Support Group
Nondenominational family support group meets 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7pm. First Baptist Church of Castro Valley, 18550 Redwood Road, #202, Castro Valley. For more information please call (510) 582-0515.
1/15/2009
Drug Court Services
Thursday, January 15, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11, 108 & 513.
1/16/2009
Drug Court Services
Friday, January 16, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 8 and 517.
1/17/2009
Freedom From Tobacco Quit Smoking Classes
Classes will be held every Saturday from January 17, 2009 through February 21, 2009 from 10 am to 12 pm. Location: South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis Street (at Ashby Avenue) in Berkeley. Phone-510-981-5330. Classes are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
1/19/2009
Glide's Training and Employment Services (TAES)
Come to Glide YouthBuild! If you are between the ages of 16-24, you can participate in high school diploma & GED programs; City College programs; training in job programs; financial support and support services. TAES, 330 Ellis Street, Room 412, San Francisco. (415) 674-6150. 8am - 2pm.
1/19/2009
Alternatives to Domestic Violence
SAVE's mission is to provide alternatives to domestic violence through support services, advocacy and education, and to assist domestic violence victims and their families to end the cycle of violence. SAVE is located in Southern Alameda County, California, but serves clients from any city, county, state, or country. SAVE is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 1976 to address the needs of people experiencing family violence. We offer complete services from crisis to the establishment of a violence-free, self-sufficient life. SAVE Community Office is located at 39155 Liberty St., Suite C310, Fremont, CA 94538. Family Resource Center 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 510-794-6055; Phone: 510-574-2250; Fax: 510-574-2252.
1/19/2009
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Services for Asians (ODASA)
ODASA is located at 6181 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014, Phone-415-337-0140. Program Director: Joe Laping. ODASA is an outpatient program which provides culturally sensitive treatment services to the Asians and Pacific Islanders with alcohol and/or drug problems. ODASA’s goal is to initiate a process of recovery from substance abuse by assisting clients in making behavioral and emotional changes through the use of individual and group sessions. The admission criteria for clients are that they must be 18 years or older and should demonstrate some initiative for change. Client fees are based on each person’s ability to pay—no one is turned away for lack of funds. This program has bilingual (Tagalog and English) staff who are trained in current therapeutic approaches and have an understanding of the social and cultural realities of Asian American clients. The staff assess each client to ensure that proper treatment/referrals are provided. They also facilitate individual and group counseling sessions in which the clients receive support and relapse prevention education. Aftercare services include aftercare support groups, community service, and vocational school/training. ODASA’s approach is similar to accepted treatment practices in that treatment is essentially learning new self-perceptions, coping skills, and healthier perspectives on the world. What distinguishes ODASA from most other drug and alcohol programs is that there is an emphasis on reinforcing important cultural strengths that each client possesses, which help them in coming to terms with themselves and their environment. The ODASA office hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. ODASA is funded by San Mateo County Alcohol and Drug Program.
1/19/2009
Senior Ex-Offenders Program
Are you an ex-offender who is a woman 45 or older or a man 50 or older? Do you need assistance with housing, employment, medical care, Supplimental Security Income (SSI) or General Assistance (GA)? Senior Ex-Offenders Program is located at 1706 Yosemite Avenue in San Francisco. Call us: (415) 593-8235 or (415) 822-1444. Let us ASSIST you as you RE-ENTER the Community.
1/19/2009
Concord Bipolar Support Group
Concord Clinic Building, 1420 Willow Pass Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Mondays 7-8pm. Family & friends welcome. Contact: Colette (925) 646-5624 or Marian (925) 646-5788.
1/19/2009
Learn English at the College of Alameda
Learn Speaking, Pronunciation, Conversation & Reading in English. Improve your English Grammar, Writing & Vocabulary at the College of Alameda. Classes are offered in the morning (8-11am), afternoon (noon-3pm) & evening (6-9:30pm). For more information call Dr. Popal @ (510) 748-2275 or Professor Ferrero-Castaneda @ (510) 748-2276. College of Alameda is located at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (Atlantic Avenue) in Alameda, CA.
1/19/2009
Asian Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment (Project ADAPT)
ADAPT is located at 2020 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94117. (415)750-5125. Contact: David Yonemoto. ADAPT is a comprehensive multi-cultural and multi-lingual adult outpatient program that integrates intensive Substance Abuse treatment and Mental Health services. ADAPT offers an innovative culturally competent treatment model that focus on the Body, Mind and Spirit to reduce substance abuse and Mental Health issues among Asian Americans, monolingual immigrants and other non Asians. Clients are offered a therapeutic program, including individual sessions, family and couples counseling and process groups and continuing care. In addition, ADAPT has structured activities which allow clients to build strength, confidence, and pride within our community and within their family. ADAPT was founded in 1993 because of the increasing problem of substance use and abuse in the Asian immigrant community because no one was providing drug treatment services to the monolingual immigrant; and if someone was not bilingual, one was out of luck. ADAPT’s unique approach which combines western and eastern therapeutic methods along with an array of Holistic activities allows an individual to work toward recovery, independence and self-sufficiency using their body, mind and spirit. Substance abuse and Mental Health services are offered in Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Hokien, Malaysian and English.
1/19/2009
Oakland Head Start Enrollment
City of Oakland Headstart Office, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 52 & 53, 5th Floor, 9am - 5pm, Mondays - Fridays.
1/19/2009
Inter-City Services, Inc. - Workforce Training Institute
Inter-City Services, Inc. (ICS) Workforce Training Institute's mission is to provide quality vocational skill training and educational programs that are high in quality and implemented by a hardworking, dedicated staff. The programs are geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in today's high-tech industries. ICS is a private non-profit vocational training institute. We offer exciting, career-focused programs designed to meet your educational and employment training goals and your busy lifestyle. Contact-Crystal Graves-Project Director Phone-510-655-3552,3269 Adeline St. Berkeley, CA 94703.
1/19/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a drop-in clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/19/2009
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)
The largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area, BayLegal has seven regional offices that work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. Staff attorneys speak Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese and Vietnamese. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. website: www.baylegal.org Hours of Operation-Monday-Friday-9am to 5pm. Phone: 510-663-4744.
1/19/2009
Court is Closed in Observance of the Federal Holiday
Court is Closed in Observance of the Federal Holiday.
1/19/2009
Casa Segura (Safe House) Drop-In Center
The Casa Segura Drop-In Center is located at 5323 Foothill Blvd. in Oakland. It's a safe place to come to get off the street, clean up, eat and rest. There's not a lot of paperwork, and Casa Segura does not turn anyone away. Casa Segura treats people with respect and gets them the help they need, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling and referral services, and basic healthcare. Hours-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-10am to 4pm, and on Thursday from 12pm to 4pm. Contact Phone-510-434-0307.
1/19/2009
Needle Exchange
For exchange info call: Berkeley Free Clinic 1-800-6-clinic or 510-548-2570.
1/19/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/19/2009
GED Referrals
Pre-GED and GED classes are offered at Edward Shands Adult School on 2455 Church Street (near Eastmont Mall) between Foothill and Bancroft, Oakland, CA. (510) 879-4040. No appointment necessary to take an assessment test. It is advisable to call first around holidays and school breaks.
1/19/2009
Pathway-to-College Program
East Oakland Youth Development Center's Pathway-to-College Program was created to make applying to colleges easier. Pathway-to-College Program participants are equipped with a handbook that details information regarding admission requirements, the application process, assessment tests, the college admissions essay, the appeals process, financial aid, how to transfer, a calendar of important dates, and deadlines to help individuals plan out their path. For more information, please call (510) 569-8088 or visit: www.eoydc.org.
1/19/2009
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. 2300 International Blvd. in Oakland. Phone (510)533-3447. Hours-Monday-Friday-8:00am to 4:30pm. Free training and placement programs for Oakland youth and young adults, ages 14-24. Including: computer skills, building deconstruction, GED preparation. Free childcare provided.
1/19/2009
Substance Abuse Counseling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
New Leaf on 1853 Market St., San Francisco.(415)626-7000 Mondays-Wednesdays 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-2pm. Services include: substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and family.
1/19/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Mondays & Fridays, 8am-4:30pm @ Oakland EDD, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. (510) 563-8973.
1/20/2009
Drug Court Services
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11, 108, and 513.
1/20/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Oakland PIC, 1212 Broadway, Oakland. Tuesdays (9am-5pm) & Thursdays (9am-12:30pm). (510) 768-4468.
1/20/2009
Parent Resource & Support Group
Group meets first and third Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 116, Pleasanton. Call Suzi Glorioso at (925) 443-1797.
1/20/2009
NAMI Support Group for Families, Children, Teens with Mental Illness
The NAMI East Bay Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm-8:45pm at the Albany United Methodist Church, 980 Stannage Ave at Marin Ave in Albany. The support group is free & facilitated by a retired school psychologist. For further information, call (510) 524-1250.
1/20/2009
Support Group for Caring for Older Adults w/ Mental Health Issues
Herrick Hospital has a support group for families who care for older adults with mental health issues. The support group meets every 3rd Tuesday, 2:30pm-4pm at Alta Bates Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Room 3369B (3rd Floor), Berkeley. The contact person is Monica Nowakowski-Carson at (510) 234-4100.
1/20/2009
Debtors Anonymous
The Debtors Anonymous Meeting meets every Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Mandana Community Recovery Center located at 3989 Howe Street in Oakland. Phone-510-595-9690.
1/21/2009
Women Living with HIV/AIDS
Experience the POWER of a safe, supportive environment. Sister Care provides support for women living with HIV/AIDS. Goals of the support group include: mental health, emotional health, spiritual health and self esteem. Group meets every Wednesday, 2pm - 3:30pm @ the Family Life Resource Center, 2647 Internatonal Blvd., Suite 419, Oakland. Contact: Patricia Sisson/Dawn Walker @ (510) 261-6096. Lunch provided!
1/21/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action (WRAP) Groups
Two Wednesday locations: 333 Hegenberger Road, 6th Floor, Oakland. 10am-Noon. 1825 San Pablo Ave., Ste 201, Oakland. 1:30pm-3:30pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/21/2009
Hepatitis C Support Group
The Kaiser Permanente Hepatitis C Support Group will be meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 8:30pm. The location of the Hepatitis C Support Group is at the Kaiser Liver Clinic, 27400 Hesperian Blvd. in Hayward. Contact Karen Forte at 510-784-6695. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A KAISER MEMBER TO ATTEND.
1/21/2009
Kerry's Kids FREE Medical Services
Kerry's Kids is a mobile health van where medical professionals provide immunizations, health education, check ups, blood pressure checks & Head Start screenings entirely FREE to children. EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Salvation Army, 2794 Garden Street, Oakland
1/21/2009
Male Support Group
Come get the support you need & deserve. Goals include improving: mental health, emotion health, spiritual health & self-esteem. Male support group meets on Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm @ 5709 Market Street, Oakland. For more information, contact: Rafael Rosas @ (510) 708-6206. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
1/21/2009
Pleasanton/Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group
Wednesdays 7:15-8:45pm at St. Claire's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Contact: Robert Hogan (925) 461-5481.
1/21/2009
Villa Fairmont Support Group
Villa Fairmont Support Group meets every Wednesday at 6pm in the Conference Room for families with a relative in a Villa Fairmont program. Call Jennifer Newfield at (510) 352-9690.
1/22/2009
Drug Court Services
Thursday, January 22, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Departments 11, 108, and 513.
1/23/2009
Drug Court Services
Friday, January 23, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Department 517.
1/23/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/23/2009
Weekly Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups
Two Friday locations: 39155 Liberty St., Mediterranean Room, Fremont. 10am-Noon. 333 Hegenberger Road, 6th Fl. Tahoe Room, Oakland. 1:30pm-3:30pm. WRAP is useful in dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain, trauma & a multitude of other distressing life issues.
1/24/2009
Berkeley Bipolar Support Group
Berkeley Bipolar Support Group meets every Saturday at Herrick Hospital, 2001 Dwight Way, Level A, Berkeley. 11am-1pm. This is only open to individuals suffering with bipolar disorders. Contact Janna Wertz (510/653-2959) or Mayona Endahl (510/ 420-0868).
1/24/2009
Asian Language Family Support Groups
Family Support for Healthy Minds - Mandarin & Cantonese speaking families will meet on January 24, 2009 from 11:30AM to 2:00PM. Meetings are held at 523-8th St. in Oakland. Call 510-522-0924 for more information.
1/24/2009
Mental Health Support Group for Asian Families
Asian-language family support group for Mandarin & Cantonese speaking families meet every 4th Saturday of the month from 10AM-Noon. Meetings are held at 523 8th Street in Oakland. The facilitator is Mandy Chung and her number is (510) 522-0924.
1/24/2009
San Francisco Depression & Bipolar Support Group
Saint Francis Hospital, 900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room. (415)995-4792. Mondays: 6:45pm-8pm; Saturdays: 1:30pm-3pm.
1/24/2009
Nueva Reunion de N.A. Habla Hispana
Los Sabados de 6 a 7:15pm en la biblioteca del First United Methodist Church,2915 Broadwary Brewster, Redwood City, CA 94062.
1/26/2009
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic
Sausal Creek Outpatient Stabilization Clinic has walk-in services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is located at 2620 26th Avenue (cross street is 27th Street) in Oakland. The phone number is 510-437-2363. The clinic has the capacity to keep a person for up to 23 hours, 59 minutes on a voluntary basis. Services include assessments, medication management, counseling, help with obtaining other services, referrals to Villa Fairmont Short-Stay hospital, and general support.
1/26/2009
Uninsured and Medi-Cal Recipients
Berkeley Health Center is a primary care center providing services to women and men who are uninsured and/or Medi-Cal recipients. The center is located at 2908 Ellisworth Street, Berkeley. Call for further information: (510) 843-6194.
1/26/2009
Methadone Anonymous
Methadone Anonymous meeting at 9500 International Blvd., Oakland, Noon - 1pm. Open meetings - topic discussions.
1/26/2009
GED Referrals
Pre-GED and GED classes offered at Next Step Learning Center @ 2222 Curtis Street at West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA. (510) 251-1731. Call for appointment.
1/26/2009
Project Bridge at Laney College
Project Bridge is a basic skills learning community for parolees, TANF/Welfare to work recipients and high school drop outs. There is a Day Bridge program that meets noon to 4pm Monday-Thursday. There are two Night Bridge programs - one meets Mondays, 6-9pm and the other meets Thursdays, 6-9pm. Child care is available through Laney Child Care Services. Programs begin August 20, 2008! For more information, call Project Bridge at (510) 464-3411.
1/26/2009
Glide's Training and Employment Services (TAES)
Come to Glide YouthBuild! If you are between the ages of 16-24, you can participate in high school diploma & GED programs; City College programs; training in job programs; financial support and support services. TAES, 330 Ellis Street, Room 412, San Francisco. (415) 674-6150. 8am - 2pm.
1/26/2009
Drug Court Services
Monday, January 26, 2009, Drug Court Services will be in Department 108.
1/26/2009
Learn English at the College of Alameda
Learn Speaking, Pronunciation, Conversation & Reading in English. Improve your English Grammar, Writing & Vocabulary at the College of Alameda. Classes are offered in the morning (8-11am), afternoon (noon-3pm) & evening (6-9:30pm). For more information call Dr. Popal @ (510) 748-2275 or Professor Ferrero-Castaneda @ (510) 748-2276. College of Alameda is located at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway (Atlantic Avenue) in Alameda, CA.
1/26/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/26/2009
Immigration-Related Questions
The International Institute of the Bay Area @ 449 15th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, (510) 451-2846. Feel free to call or refer immigrants to our office for: Immigrant applications for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; U Visa for victims of serious crimes who help law enforcement with investigation or prosecution of predators; VAWA Self-Petitions for spouses and children abused by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).
1/26/2009
Berkeley Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Berkeley Adult School located at 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-644-6130. Http://bas.berkeley.net/academic.html. Offers free prep classes, monthly-GED & ESL Classes. There is a $120 exam fee. Contact the school for on-going registration.
1/26/2009
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. 2300 International Blvd. in Oakland. Phone (510)533-3447. Hours-Monday-Friday-8:00am to 4:30pm. Free training and placement programs for Oakland youth and young adults, ages 14-24. Including: computer skills, building deconstruction, GED preparation. Free childcare provided.
1/26/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a Drop-In Clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/26/2009
Concord Bipolar Support Group
Concord Clinic Building, 1420 Willow Pass Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Mondays 7-8pm. Family & friends welcome. Contact: Colette (925) 646-5624 or Marian (925) 646-5788.
1/26/2009
Piedmont Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Piedmont Adult School is located at 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611. Phone: 510-594-2655. Regular Office Hours are Monday through Thursday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Friday: closed. Saturday: 9:00a to 1:00p. Piedmont Adult School offers GED Prep Classes & ESL Classes. Classes and registration are on-going. Contact the school during Regular Office Hours.
1/26/2009
Family Law Information Center
The Family Law Information Center has drop-in assistance in Oakland and Hayward for families with minor children who want to start their divorce or have issues of paternity, child support, custody and visitation. Workshops are by appointment only. Call either 510-891-6030 or 510-690-2504-Telephone Hours-Monday to Thursday 2:00PM to 4:30PM.
1/26/2009
Senior Ex-Offenders Program
Are you an ex-offender who is a woman 45 or older or a man 50 or older? Do you need assistance with housing, employment, medical care, Supplimental Security Income (SSI) or General Assistance (GA)? Senior Ex-Offenders Program is located at 1706 Yosemite Avenue in San Francisco. Call us: (415) 593-8235 or (415) 822-1444. Let us ASSIST you as you RE-ENTER the Community.
1/26/2009
Pathway-to-College Program
East Oakland Youth Development Center's Pathway-to-College Program was created to make applying to colleges easier. Pathway-to-College Program participants are equipped with a handbook that details information regarding admission requirements, the application process, assessment tests, the college admissions essay, the appeals process, financial aid, how to transfer, a calendar of important dates, and deadlines to help individuals plan out their path. For more information, please call (510) 569-8088 or visit: www.eoydc.org.
1/26/2009
Substance Abuse Counseling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
New Leaf on 1853 Market St., San Francisco.(415)626-7000 Mondays-Wednesdays 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-2pm. Services include: substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and family.
1/26/2009
Drop-In Clinic
The East Bay Community Law Center(EBCLC)holds a drop-in clinic for Evictions(Low Income Eviction Project), every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center(located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse) 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612. Phone-EBCLC-510-548-4040.
1/26/2009
The Depression and Sadness Support Group
A program of the Life Reaching Across to Life Organization - Meets 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30-9 pm, 3833 Peralta Blvd., Suite D, Fremont. For more info call J. “Scotty” Scott at 510-745-9500 or Rev. Barbara Meyers at 510-796-5722.
1/26/2009
Methadone Anonymous
Methadone Anonymous meeting at 9500 International Blvd., Oakland, Noon - 1pm. Open meetings - topic discussions.
1/26/2009
Dissolution (Divorce) Judgments Workshop
The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center has a dissolution(divorce)judgments workshop. Please call the Self-Help Center at 510-272-1393 for an appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM for an appointment or for more information.
1/26/2009
Uninsured and Medi-Cal Recipients
Berkeley Health Center is a primary care center providing services to women and men who are uninsured and/or Medi-Cal recipients. The center is located at 2908 Ellisworth Street, Berkeley. Call for further information: (510) 843-6194.
1/26/2009
Clinics for Low-Income Landlords, Divorce, and Debt Collection Defense
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation holds clinics for low-income landlords, divorce, and debt collection defense at the Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center in Oakland. These clinics are by appointment only. Please call 510-302-2222, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM to see if you qualify. The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center is located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse on 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612.
1/26/2009
Berkeley Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Berkeley Adult School located at 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-644-6130. Http://bas.berkeley.net/academic.html. Offers free prep classes, monthly-GED & ESL Classes. There is a $120 exam fee. Contact the school for on-going registration.
1/26/2009
Family Law Information Center
The Family Law Information Center has drop-in assistance in Oakland and Hayward for families with minor children who want to start their divorce or have issues of paternity, child support, custody and visitation. Workshops are by appointment only. Call either 510-891-6030 or 510-690-2504-Telephone Hours-Monday to Thursday 2:00PM to 4:30PM.
1/26/2009
Piedmont Adult School-GED and ESL Classes
Piedmont Adult School is located at 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611. Phone: 510-594-2655. Regular Office Hours are Monday through Thursday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Friday: closed. Saturday: 9:00a to 1:00p. Piedmont Adult School offers GED Prep Classes & ESL Classes. Classes and registration are on-going. Contact the school during Regular Office Hours.
1/26/2009
New Legal Resource
East Bay Community Law Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Legal Access Service Site (CLASS) @ 3130 Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Woolsey Street in Berkeley. Every Monday & Friday from 10am - 1pm. (510) 548-4064.
1/26/2009
Project Bridge at Laney College
Project Bridge is a basic skills learning community for parolees, TANF/Welfare to work recipients and high school drop outs. There is a Day Bridge program that meets noon to 4pm Monday-Thursday. There are two Night Bridge programs - one meets Mondays, 6-9pm and the other meets Thursdays, 6-9pm. Child care is available through Laney Child Care Services. Programs begin August 20, 2008! For more information, call Project Bridge at (510) 464-3411.
1/26/2009
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason
Oakland Community Re-Entry Liason is now available to assist all Alameda County Parolees with transitional housing, job referrals, apprenticeship programs, substance abuse programs, state I.D./driver's license, GED preparation, reading & math tutoring. Mondays & Fridays, 8am-4:30pm @ Oakland EDD, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. (510) 563-8973.
1/26/2009
Immigration-Related Questions
The International Institute of the Bay Area @ 449 15th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, (510) 451-2846. Feel free to call or refer immigrants to our office for: Immigrant applications for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; U Visa for victims of serious crimes who help law enforcement with investigation or prosecution of predators; VAWA Self-Petitions for spouses and children abused by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).
1/26/2009
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)
The largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area, BayLegal has seven regional offices that work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. Staff attorneys speak Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese and Vietnamese. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. website: www.baylegal.org Hours of Operation-Monday-Friday-9am to 5pm. Phone: 510-663-4744.
1/26/2009
Casa Segura (Safe House) Drop-In Center
The Casa Segura Drop-In Center is located at 5323 Foothill Blvd. in Oakland. It's a safe place to come to get off the street, clean up, eat and rest. There's not a lot of paperwork, and Casa Segura does not turn anyone away. Casa Segura treats people with respect and gets them the help they need, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling and referral services, and basic healthcare. Hours-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-10am to 4pm, and on Thursday from 12pm to 4pm. Contact Phone-510-434-0307.
1/26/2009
Nicotine Anonymous
The Nicotine Anonymous Meeting meets every Monday from 6pm to 7pm at the Mandana Community Recovery Center located at 3989 Howe Street in Oakland. Phone-510-595-9690.
1/26/2009
Kerry's Kids FREE Medical Services
Kerry's Kids is a mobile health van where medical professionals provide immunizations, health education, check ups, blood pressure checks & Head Start screenings entirely FREE to children. EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH @ Henry Robinson Muti-Services Center, 559 16th Street, Oakland.
1/26/2009
Needle Exchange
For exchange info call: Berkeley Free Clinic 1-800-6-clinic or 510-548-2570.
1/26/2009
Clinics for Low-Income Landlords, Divorce, and Debt Collection Defense
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation holds clinics for low-income landlords, divorce, and debt collection defense at the Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center in Oakland. These clinics are by appointment only. Please call 510-302-2222, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM to see if you qualify. The Wiley Manuel Self-Help Center is located in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse on 661 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, Ca 94612.
1/26/2009
Inter-City Services, Inc. - Workforce Training Institute
Inter-City Services, Inc. (ICS) Workforce Training Institute's mission is to provide quality vocational skill training and educational programs that are high in quality and implemented by a hardworking, dedicated staff. The programs are geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in today's high-tech industries. ICS is a private non-profit vocational training institute. We offer exciting, career-focused programs designed to meet your educational and employment training goals and your busy lifestyle. Contact-Crystal Graves-Project Director Phone-510-655-3552,3269 Adeline St. Berkeley, CA 94703.
1/26/2009
Asian Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment (Project ADAPT)
ADAPT is located at 2020 Hayes Street San