6 Housing & Shelter Resources in Berkeley, California — Free Help & Counseling
6 verified housing & shelter resources in Berkeley, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Berkeley Food And Housing Project — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 649-4965 — Hours of operation:
- Berkeley Food and Housing, North County Women's Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 649-4965 — Shelter for women.
- Building Opportunities for Self-sufficiency (Boss) Shelters — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 649-1930 — Bed shelters available through referral from Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. Other Services: Education Drug/alcohol recovery Mental health Housi
- Dwight Way Shelter by Berkeley Food & Housing Project — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 649-4965 — Shelter open from 5:00 pm 7:00 am daily. Shelter reservation line: 1-866-960-2132. Shelter reservation line open from Monday-Friday at 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and
- Ursula Sherman Village - Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 423-9261 — BOSS Shelter network. 50 beds shelter for homeless disabled adults. Shelter Hours: Residents leave by 9:00am Monday to Friday and can return at 5:00pm. Saturday
- Women's Daytime Drop-in Center — Housing & Shelter in Berkeley, California — (510) 548-2884 — Monday - Friday 8AM-4PM Breakfast 9AM - 10AM Lunch 12PM - 1PM We are a non-profit program addressing the needs of homeless and low-income women and children to
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Berkeley, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Berkeley, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.