7 Housing & Shelter Resources in Oakland, California — Free Help & Counseling
7 verified housing & shelter resources in Oakland, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Multiple. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- 24 Hour Emergency shelter program — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 534-6030 — Emergency Shelter. 17 bed shelter for women with children, age 12 and under (first priority), pregnant women (second priority), and women (if space is available
- A Safe Place + Ruby's Place – DV Emergency Shelters (Alameda County) — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 536-7233 — Two DV emergency shelters serving Alameda County. A Safe Place: PO Box 23006, Oakland — confidential location, 90-day emergency shelter, case management, counse
- A Safe Place - Shelter For Women - Domestic Violence Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 536-7233 — Emergency Shelter is the agencys primary program. A Safe Place provides a confidential shelter program for victims of dv is located in a confidential location.
- Alameda County – EveryOne Home Coordinated Entry — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 670-5400 — Alameda County's coordinated entry system for homelessness services. Access point for emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
- California Youth Connection (CYC) - Foster Youth Leadership & Housing Advocacy — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 433-2146 — California Youth Connection (CYC) is a statewide foster youth-led organization that advocates for improved supervised living and independent living policies for
- CityTeam Ministries Oakland — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 452-3758 — In Oakland, CityTeam Ministries provides hot meals, safe shelter, showers, and clean clothing to this city's homeless population. CityTeam Oakland also has a wo
- St. Vincent de Paul Alameda County – 45-Bed Emergency Shelter (Oakland) — Housing & Shelter in Oakland, California — (510) 638-7600 — St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County providing the county's largest emergency shelter with 45 beds, open 365 days/year for Oakland and Emeryville residents. 6p
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Oakland, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Oakland, 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.