Youth Resources
Youth Resources
Useful Information For College Students
Crisis and Suicide Hotline
Assistance with any type of crisis
1-800-309-2131 | www.crisishotline.org
Domestic Violence Crisis line
Assistance with any type of domestic violence
510-562-3731 | www.absolutewoman.net/californiaabuse.htm
Rape Crisis Hotline
For victims of any type of sexual assault.
510-845-7273 | rape crisis website
Alameda County Social Services
General Information 1-888-999-4772
Birth Certificates/ California Identification Card, Driver’s License Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office
1106 Madision Street, Oakland
510-272-6362
California Department of Motor Vehicles
1- 800-777-0133 |www.dmv.ca.gov
Dental
Denti-Cal for Medi-Cal Members
Dental Services are currently provided as one of the many benefits under the Medi-Cal program
1-800-952-5253, 1-800-322-6384| www.denti-cal.ca.gov
Healthy Kids, Healthy Teeth – Office of Dental Health
Free dental services for children birth to 5, who have Medi-cal, and live in Alameda County
510-268-2492, 510-268-2017
provide free parenting information, workshops and referrals to family child care, child care centers, preschools, babysitters, in-home caregivers, nannies and playgroups
510-658-0381| www.bananasinc.org
Child Care Links
Provide resources and referrals, subsidy, child care health and nutrition program
925-417-8733| www.childcarelinks.org
Counseling
Accessline
Provide referrals for mental health and substance abuse services
1-800-491-9099
Center For Family Counseling
Confidential counseling services to families in East Oakland
510-562-3731 | www.family-counseling.org
Children's Hospital Youth Uprising Health Center
Mental health and medical services
510-428-3556 | www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Casa del Sol
Mental health services; domestic violence support; parent education/support groups
510-535-4170
Substance use and mental health disorders
Online Resource Guides
Check out the Resource pages of the Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance website for a thorough listing of Bay Area resources, many specifically for transitioning foster youth. www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
The website of the California Office of Foster Care Ombudsperson contains valuable information about the rights of youth in foster care. The Office of the Ombudsperson serves as an independent forum for investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of youth in foster care and provides youth with information regarding the rights. To contact the Alameda County Ombudsperson's Office, call (510) 268-2365.
Education LinksILSP Book Money
Assistance with books and supplies for Alameda County foster and former foster youth enrolled in accredited colleges or vocational schools. To be eligible, you must be taking at least 6 units and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average. If you maintain a 3.0 you can receive even more money! California Chafee Grant Program
Grants for current and former foster youth attending college, career or technical school who meet the eligibility requirements. FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid California Student Aid Commission
Financial aid information for California residents
1-888-224-7268 Cal Grants
Grants for California students attending college, university, career, or technical school. main body content end
Emergency Housing:
If you are in need of immediate emergency shelter and housing assistance, please contact: Eden Information & Referral at 510-537-2552 or the Bay Area Helpline at 1-800-273-6222.Emergency Housing If you are in need of immediate emergency shelter and housing assistance, please contact: Eden Information & Referral at 510-537-2552 or the Bay Area Helpline at 1-800-273-6222.
Robinson Room and Board:
Single family home, that provides shared housing, for single male adults, 21 and up, who are homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless. (510) 568-7953