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Disability Services
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Assistance for disabled, including peer counseling, independent living skills, attendant referral and advocacy.
439 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 881-5743
info@cril-online.org
www.cril-online.org
Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA)
Services for the hearing-impaired, including counseling, transitional housing, referrals to interpreting services, legal services, classes, workshops and support groups.
1550 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 483-0720
dcara.hq@dcara.org
www.dcara.org
Stepping Stones Growth Center
Socialization and independent living skills for developmentally disabled children and adolescents. Vocational training and employment services for developmentally disabled.
311 Macarthur Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 568-3331
www.steppingstonesgrowth.org
Paratransit Services
The City of San Leandro and East Bay Paratransit provide paratransit services to seniors and people with disabilities.
Paratransit Services Links:
San Leandro Paratransit Service (Flex Shuttle)
Access Alameda (Accessible Transit Services in Alameda County) - www.accessalameda.com
East Bay Paratransit - www.actransit.org/rider-info
Network of Care - www.localcommunities.org/lc/alamedacountyparatransit
Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) - www.actia2022.com
Domestic Violence
Building Futures with Women and Children
Shelter for women and children. Safe house for battered women and their children.
Supportive services designed to foster self-sufficiency.
Toll-free Crisis Line: (866) 292-9688 (A-Way-Out)
crisisline@bfwc.org
www.bfwc.org
Davis Street Family Resource Center - Community Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Programs include domestic violence counseling program, youth program and parent education program.
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 346-4620, ext. 160
sfugimoto@davisstreet.org
www.davisstreet.org
Family Violence Law Center
Comprehensive legal assistance and support services for victims of domestic and acquaintance violence.
(510) 208-0220
(510) 208-0255 Crisis Line (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
info@fvlc.org
www.fvlc.org
International Institute of the East Bay
Information, legal assistance, counseling, education and domestic violence legal services for immigrants and refugees.
449 15th Street, Suite 201
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-2846
hcastillo@iieb.org
www.iieb.org
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE)
Shelter, crisis counseling, support, legal help and hotline for domestic violence victims and their families.
Business Office: (510) 574-2250
Shelter/Referral Hotline: (510) 794-6055
WINGS Transitional Housing Program: (510) 732-9761
info@save-dv.org
www.save-dv.org
Employment Services
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Emergency food, clothing, crisis counseling. Child care programs for low-income families. Free medical clinic. Pre-employment, job placement and supportive services. Some CalWORKs services.
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 346-4620
www.davisstreet.org
Eastbay Works One-Stop Career Center
Connecting People with Opportunities for Employment
1-866-EBWORKS
www.eastbayworks.com
Food Distribution Programs
Alameda County Food Bank
Distributes food to nonprofit agencies & provides free food to low-income Alameda County Residents
Hunger Hotline 1 (800) 870-FOOD (3663)
www.accfb.org
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Food distribution
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 347-4620
www.davisstreet.org
Interfaith Homelessness Network - April Showers
Free showers, lunch, toiletries and laundry vouchers for men, women and children on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 11am-2pm.
Creekside Community Church
951 MacArthur Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
SOS/Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered hot meals for home-bound seniors.
2235 Polvorosa Ave #260, San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 582-1263
General and Emergency Support Services
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Emergency food, clothing and crisis counseling. Child care programs for low-income families. Free medical clinic. Pre-employment, job placement and supportive services. Some CalWORKs services.
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 346-4620
www.davisstreet.org
Interfaith Homelessness Network -April
Showers Free showers, lunch, toiletries and laundry vouchers for men, women and children on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 11am-2pm.
Creekside Community Church
951 MacArthur Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Housing Services
ECHO Housing - Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc.
Information and assistance with housing discrimination, tenant/landlord rights, shared housing, rent/deposit assistance and home equity counseling.
770 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-9380
www.echofairhousing.org
City of San Leandro - Housing Programs
- Affordable and Senior Housing Projects
- First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
- Home Repair Grants/Housing Rehabilitation Loans
- Fair Housing, Tenant/Landlord Issues, Rent Review Program
City of San Leandro Housing Division
(510) 577-6005
Eden I & R - 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 for comprehensive social service and housing resource information, 24 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, multiple languages, TTY.
www.edenir.org
Information and Referral
Alameda County Social Services Agency
Adult & Aging Services, Children & Family Services, Workforce and Benefit Administration
CalWORKs
Food Stamps
General Assistance
(510) 670-6000
Eden I & R - 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 for comprehensive social service and housing resource information, 24 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, multiple languages, TTY.
www.edenir.org
United Way Help Line (SF, Napa, Solano, Marin & San Mateo Counties)
General homeless assistance.
1 (800) 273-6222 Help Line
Legal Services
CALICO Center
Forensic interviews of children where there is suspected sexual or physical abuse, neglect or witness to violence. Provides therapy referrals and family follow-up and support.
524 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-0702
calicocenter@yahoo.com
www.calicocenter.org
ECHO Housing - Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc.
Information and assistance with housing discrimination, tenant/landlord rights, shared housing, rent/deposit assistance, and home equity counseling.
770 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-9380
www.echofairhousing.org
Family Violence Law Center
Comprehensive legal assistance and support services for victims of domestic and acquaintance violence.
(510) 208-0220
(510) 208-0255 Crisis Line (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
info@fvlc.org
www.fvlc.org
International Institute of the Bay Area
Immigration and citizenship legal services, immigrant crime and domestic violence victim services, presentations and staff training.
405 14th St. Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-2846
szavala@iibayarea.org
www.iibayarea.org
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE)
Shelter, crisis counseling, support, legal help and hotline for domestic violence victims and their families.
Business Office: (510) 574-2250
Shelter/Referral Hotline: (510) 794-6055
WINGS Transitional Housing Program: (510) 732-9761
info@save-dv.org
www.save-dv.org
Literacy Services
San Leandro Public Library Foundation - Project Literacy
Free tutoring and support for adults (16 and older) who want to improve basic reading and writing skills. Monthly storytime for families and free children's book distribution.
San Leandro Main Library
300 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-577-3945
Mental Health Services
Davis Street Family Resource Center - Community Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic Violence project. Youth Program. Parent education program.
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 346-4620, ext 160
sfugimoto@davisstreet.org
www.davisstreet.org
Family Service of San Leandro
Mental health services for low-income families
2208 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 483-6715
info@fscc.org
www.fscc.org
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County - Pathways Counseling Center
Short- and long-term mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families, including victims of sexual abuse.
433 Estudillo Ave., Suite 105.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 357-5515
info@girlsinc-alameda.org
www.girlsinc-alameda.org
Paratransit Services
Paratransit Services
The City of San Leandro and East Bay Paratransit provide paratransit services to seniors and people with disabilities.
Paratransit Service Links:
San Leandro Paratransit Service (Flex Shuttle)
Access Alameda (Accessible Transit Services in Alameda County) - www.accessalameda.com
East Bay Paratransit - http://www.actransit.org/rider-info/rider-guides/paratransit/
Network of Care - www.localcommunities.org/lc/alamedacountyparatransit
Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) - www.actia2022.com
Senior Services
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides resources for elders and their families such as prescription drug, health care, rent, utility and medicare benefits.
www.aoa.gov
Adult Day Care.org
Nationwide directory of Adult Day Care facilities.
www.adultdaycare.org
Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay
Adult day health care services to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and respite to caregivers. Support groups, case management and counseling to caregivers
561 A Street
Hayward, CA 94704
(510) 888-1411
info@aseb.org
www.aseb.org
Assisted Living Facilities
Nationwide directory of assisted living facilities
www.seniorlivingmap.org
San Leandro Only:
http://www.seniorlivingmap.org/CA/San%20Leandro/
City of San Leandro Senior Services
The City of San Leandro Senior Services offers a wide range of activities, classes, services and resources for adults 50 years plus. See the Senior Services page for more resources and information about programs.
http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/seniors/default.asp
Long Term Care Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website provides resources to help plan for long-term care needs.
www.longtermcare.gov
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Ombudsmans advocate for long-term care patient rights, quality care and work to resolve resident complaints.
www.ltcombudsman.org
Skilled Nursing Facilities.org
Nationwide directory of nursing homes, including Medicare, ratings, inspection information and complaints.
www.skillednursingfacilities.org
SOS/Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals to homebound, frail senior citizens, ages 60 and over. Phone to request Meals on Wheels service.
2235 Polvorosa Ave #260, San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 582-1263
www.sosmealsonwheels.org
Spectrum Community Service, Inc.
Comprehensive services for low and fixed income persons and seniors, including vocational training, social services and utility assistance.
1435 Grove Way
Hayward, CA 94546
(510) 881-0300
spectrum@spectrumcs.org
www.spectrumcs.org
Shelters
Building Futures with Women and Children
Shelter for women and children. Safe house for battered women and their children. Supportive services designed to foster self-sufficiency.
Toll-free Crisis Line: (866) 292-9688 (A-Way-Out)
crisisline@bfwc.org
www.bfwc.org
Eden I & R - 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 for comprehensive social service and housing resource information, 24 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, multiple languages, TTY.
www.edenir.org
Emergency Shelter Program
Short-term shelter, food and counseling for women and their minor children who are homeless for any reason including battering and/or financial crisis.
Emergency Shelter Hotline Hours 24 hours daily: (510) 786-1246
info@espca.org
www.espca.org
Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO)
Serve homeless families with shelter, food, clothing, counseling and links to community resources.
(510)-581-3223
fesco@fescofamilyshelter.org
www.fescofamilyshelter.org
Youth Programs & Child Care
Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro
Educational, vocational and recreational programs for boys and girls ages 7-18, including supervised sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, field trips, homework assistance, tutoring and computer training.
401 Marina Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 483-5581
www.bgcsl.org
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Emergency food, clothing, crisis counseling. Child care programs for low-income families. Free medical clinic. Pre-employment, job placement and supportive services. Some CalWORKs services.
3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 346-4620
www.davisstreet.org
Girl's Incorporated of Alameda County
Enrichment programs for girls and their families, including technology and fitness centers, leadership program, HEART peer education program and mental health services.
433 Estudillo Ave., Suite 105.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 357-5515
info@girlsinc-alameda.org
www.girlsinc-alameda.org
Kiddie Kollege - City of San Leandro
The City of San Leandro Recreation and Human Services Department offers a play-based preschool program at two locations: Halcyon Park and Washington Manor Park. Kiddie Kollege provides preschool-aged children with a variety of play and learning activities designed to foster creativity, boost self-confidence, and ensure school readiness. For more information, please visit: https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/programs/kiddiekollege.asp
Lincoln Child Center
Residential treatment, day treatment and a non-public school for emotionally disturbed children and their families. Kinship Support Services Program offers support group for those raising a relative's child.
22245 Main Street, Suite 102
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 583-8026
info@lincolncc.org
kinshipservices@lincolncc.org
www.lincolncc.org
San Leandro Cares!