Housing Resources

Resouces to help you and your Family

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LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES

Housing Authority of County of Alameda

https://www.haca.net/

City of Oakland

https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/find-affordable-housing

City of Berkeley

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/affordable-housing-berkeley/affordable-housing-resources

City of Alameda Housing Authority

https://www.alamedahsg.org/

Alameda County Housing Portal

https://housing.acgov.org/

Alameda County Housing Choices

https://achousingchoices.org/

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

https://www.sahahomes.org/

Bridge Housing

https://bridgehousing.com/

OTHER HOUSING RESOURCES

The Oakland Homeless Project

(510) 465-0881

Project Outreach

(510) 382-1380

Health Care for the Homeless

(510) 533-4663

Shelter Inc.

(925) 335-0698

Eden I & R (Shelter and Housing)

(510) 727-9560

City of Oakland Housing Assistance

(510) 238-6182

Eden Housing

(510) 582-1460 | (510) 247-8141

SHELTERS

Covenant House

510.379.1010

200 Harrison Street Oakland CA

Hours: Open 24 hrs.

MSC Homeless Shelter

415.597.7960

525 5th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Hamilton Families

415.321-2612

1000 Broadway Suite 395, Oakland, CA 94607

St.Vincent De Paul

510) 638-7600

2280 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

Berkeley Food and Housing Project

Phone: (510) 649-4965

3225 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Hours: Closes at 5 PM

info@bfhp.org

Dorothy Day House

Phone: 510.705.1325

1931 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Hours: Closes at 5 pm

Catholic Charities of the East Bay

Their mission is to support children, youth, families, and seniors from crisis to stability to well-being. This Charity provides rental assistance and financial counseling to families (Requires phone screening and interview for eligibility).

Website: https://www.cceb.org

Phone: (510)768-3100

Fax: (510) 451-6998

Address: 433 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Programs Offered:

Operation Dignity, Inc.

Their mission is to create pathways to health and housing for the most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in our community, with a particular focus on veterans and people living in encampments.

Website: https://operationdignity.org

Phone: (510) 287 – 8465

Fax:(510) 287 – 8469

Address:318 Harrison St., Ste. 302

Oakland, CA 94607

Programs Offered:

Emergency Shelter and Housing for Homeless Veterans

Mobile Street Outreach

Community Cabins: Low-Barrier Shelter for Oakland’s Unhoused Residents

Permanent Supportive Housing

Season of Sharing

The Alameda County Social Services Agency, administers the Season of Sharing (SOS) year-round housing and critical family needs program.

Website: https://www.svdp-alameda.org/

Phone: (510)272-3700

St. Vincent De Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit organization that offers rent and utility assistance to families in need, especially those with children

Website:https://www.svdp-alameda.org/

Phone: (510) 638-7600

Address: 675 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612

Rental Assistance Services

This section provides locally available easy-to-access Rental Assistance Programs to Help you with back rental payments. Some programs also provide financial counseling for tenants/families facing housing emergencies, eviction, or displacement.

Salvation Army of Alameda County

Their mission is to support children, youth, families, and seniors from crisis to stability to well-being. This Charity provides rental assistance and financial counseling to families (Requires phone screening and interview for eligibility).

Website: https://oaklandgarden.salvationarmy.org

Phone: (510) 437-9437
Address:2794 Garden St, Oakland, CA

Programs Offered:

Emergency Shelters
For families and individuals looking to escape extreme weather or just wanting a safe, quiet place to spend the night, emergency shelters provide a nutritious meal, a warm bed and a clean shower to those in need.

Group Homes and Transitional Living Centers
Along with meeting immediate physical needs such as food and shelter, these establishments provide educational, counseling and vocational services to help individuals develop vital life skills and independence for re-entry into society.

Family Service Programs
The Salvation Army assists families in need by providing food, housing and utility assistance. Best of all, these programs enable parents to stay with their children, even when placed in emergency shelters.

ECHO Housing

ECHO's Rental Assistance Program assists residents living in Alameda County with move-in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback.

Website: https://www.echofairhousing.org/rental-assistance-program.html

Hayward Office
22551 Second Street #200
Hayward, CA 94541
510-581-9380
855-ASK-ECHO toll free

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Livermore Office
141 N. Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
925-449-7340
855-ASK-ECHO toll free

*To qualify for application, you must be a family with minor children, a veteran, a mother in her second trimester or later, a person 55 or older, a disabled adult, a domestic violence survivor, or an emancipated youth.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

View an index of all emergency rental assistance programs to find assistance in your area.

Website: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program

Find Rental Assistance Programs in Your Area | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)

City of Oakland Housing Resource Center

The City of Oakland’s Housing Resource Center offers a streamlined, one-stop approach to housing services and resources.

Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/housing-resource-center

Phone:(510) 238-6182

Fax: (510) 238-2012

Address: 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 6th Floor

Oakland, CA 94612

Programs Offered:

Listings for shelters, transitional and affordable housing.
County programs for healthy housing services.

Homeless Services| Coordinated Entry Access Points

West Oakland

Phone: 510‑649‑1930 ext. 1015 or 1033
Walk‑in: 2280 San Pablo Ave
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 10 AM–2 PM

Downtown Oakland

Phone: 510‑658‑9480
Walk‑in: 629 Oakland Ave
Hours: Mon–Thu, 9 AM–12 PM

East Oakland

Phone: 510‑463‑4601
Walk‑in: 7515 International Blvd
Hours: Thu & Fri, 10 AM–3 PM

Family Front Door Families with Children

Phone: 510‑808‑7410 ext. 282
Walk‑in: 433 Hegenberger Rd #200
Hours: Tue–Thu, 9 AM–1 PM

Supporting families with clarity, dignity, and access

Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services across Alameda County. It helps families and individuals connect with the right resources based on their needs — from emergency shelter to housing programs, basic needs support, and stabilization services. At Fancy Tail Momz, I know firsthand how overwhelming these systems can feel. This section is here to help you understand what Coordinated Entry is, how it works, and where to start.

Why This Matters

Housing instability affects everything — safety, mental health, parenting, and the ability to rebuild. Coordinated Entry helps families get connected faster, with less confusion and more support.

Fancy Tail Momz is committed to ensuring moms know where to start, what to expect, and how to advocate for themselves throughout the process.

BACS Housing Hub

Phone: 510‑495‑0131
Email: housinghub@bayareacs.org
Walk‑in: 2809 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9 AM–12 PM

Hayward

Phone: 510‑247‑8235
Email: HaywardHRC@bayareacs.org
Walk‑in: 590 B Street
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1 PM–4 PM

Women’s Daytime Drop‑In Center (Families)

Phone: 510‑548‑2884
Email: help@womensdropin.org
Walk‑in: 2218 Acton St. Berkely CA
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9 AM–2 PM

East Oakland

Phone: 510‑463‑4601
Walk‑in: 7515 International Blvd
Hours: Thu & Fri, 10 AM–3 PM

Mid County

(San Leandro & Alameda)

San Leandro – Adults

Phone: 510‑686‑2332
Walk‑in: 555 Lewelling Blvd (Adults, Tue 10 AM–1 PM)
Walk‑in: 1840 Fairway Dr (Families, Fri 10 AM–12 PM)

Alameda – Adults & Families

Phone: 510‑201‑0203

What Coordinated Entry Does

Assesses your needs to determine the right level of support
Connects you to housing resources like shelters, transitional housing, and long‑term programs
Provides referrals to community partners, case managers, and family support services
Helps families navigate crises with dignity and clarity

Who It’s For

Moms and families experiencing homelessness
Families at risk of losing housing
Anyone needing help accessing shelter, housing programs, or stabilization services