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Alameda County 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a toll-free phone number that provides free and confidential information and referrals to callers from Alameda County.  You have access to information on housing and health and social services by simply dialing 2-1-1 (or 888-866-9660).  Call to speak with a live call specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 is an initiative of Eden I&R, Inc. - learn more online at www.edenir.org

OaklandNet Parks and Recreation Site Information from Oakland's Parks and Recreation department.
Alameda County Public Health Resource Guide Information and referral services
Alameda County Online Resource Directory Resource Finder
National Center for Family Literacy Family literacy and Family-focused program directory

Community Housing/Hunger Programs
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OaklandNet Shelters Page List of shelters and referral numbers
OaklandNet Policies Page Oakland's homeless policies and plans
Eden I&R Information and referral services
Online Special Populations Action Team Directory Online Special Populations Action Team Directory
OaklandNet Housing Counseling Links OaklandNet Housing counseling links
OaklandNet Encampments Page Homeless encampment reporting info
OaklandNet Food Page Oakland food programs info
OaklandNet Homeless Events

Homeless and food program events
East Bay Nonprofit Center (EBNC) Resource for non-profit homeless service providers
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Provides training for homeless service providers
CompuMentor Technology assistance for non-profit service organizations
OaklandNet Transitional Housing Page Oakland transitional housing info

Initiatives
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Safe Passages Information about initiatives designed to keep youth from committing future acts of violence

Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
Oakland Paratransit
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Alameda County Transit Authority Alameda County Transit Authority
Oakland Public Works ACTIA/Measure B Oakland Public Works transit pages
Bay Area Community Services BACS Senior Shuttle Information

Seniors/Senior Centers
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California Health Advocates Non-profit health advocacy/education group
Alameda Social Services Alameda County aging and adults services contacts
Network of Care Project to improve care for eldery and disabled persons
Benefits Check Up Helps seniors find programs and benefits
National Center on Elder Abuse Gateway to resources dealing with elder abuse and neglect
OaklandNet Facilities Information about Oakland's public recreational facilities.

Senior Companions/Foster Granparents Programs
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Corporation for National and Community Service Information on volunteer opportunities for people of all ages

Youth/Young Adults
Project Choice
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CenterForce Service, eduation, and advocacy organization for prisoners and ex-prisoners
The Mentoring Center Mentoring organization and information
Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative Information about prisoner reentry
Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) Multi-site Evaluation website Organization evaluating the SVORI
Oakland HEROES A volunteer placement program for the oakland public schools

 
 
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