The Center for Independent Living (Oakland)

Disability Services in Oakland, California. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Northern Alameda.

Phone: (510) 841-4776

Address: 1470 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, California, 94601

Website: https://www.centerforindependentliving.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda. Email: info@centerforindependentliving.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/california).

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Frequently asked questions about The Center for Independent Living (Oakland)

How do I contact The Center for Independent Living (Oakland)?

You can call The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) at (510) 841-4776 or visit 1470 Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland, California. Their website is https://www.centerforindependentliving.org/.

What services does The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Northern Alameda.

Are services at The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) at (510) 841-4776 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) offer services in other languages?

Call The Center for Independent Living (Oakland) at (510) 841-4776 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.