Oakland Department of Human Services

Linkages (For Independent Living)

Linkages cooperatively plans and arranges for health and related services necessary to live at home.

The program ensures maximum independence and autonomy for our clients. Our care managers are committed to mobilizing any and all available community supports needed to maintain independent living and avoid hospitalization and nursing home placement.

Eligibility

Oakland residents
Age 18 to 100 plus
Frail elderly or adults with disabilities
Need assistance to remain living in the community
Have unmet needs (that do not exceed program’s capacity)
Be willing and able to participate in the care management process

We Link People in Their Homes to Community Services Such as:

Social/health day care
Home safety modification
In-home chore/personal care
Transportation
Money management
Government benefits programs
Support and respite programs for families
Legal advocacy/assistance
Medical referrals
Friendly visiting
Telephone reassurance
Counseling
Emergency response systems

Services

Information about community services and assistance in accessing those services
Telephone screening for care management services
Comprehensive in-home assessments to determine needs
Care planning to address needs
Care management to arrange needed services

For more information contact:

Linkages
Department of Human Services
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 4340
Oakland, CA 94612-2092
510-238-3931

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Program Funded By: Alameda County Area Agency on Aging and the City of Oakland