Berkeley Homeless Emergency Services
Current resources to support Berkeley's unhoused residents and homeless service providers are available online.
The City of Berkeley Health Officer has ordered residents to shelter in place, leaving only for essential needs. Most City facilities are closed to the public. Read the latest changes to City services and COVID-19 information from Berkeley Public Health.
COVID-19 Community Resources
Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter
Old City Hall
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Date
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Time Open
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5/29/2020
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7:00 pm
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Do not arrive on premises before Shelter opens
For more information call 510-705-1516
The City of Berkeley funds the emergency storm shelter for people who are living on the streets in Berkeley. The shelter will open when temperature is below 45°F or rain forecast with greater then 50% certainty or Air Quality Index (AQI) higher than 151. Each evening, any vacant beds are filled on a first-come, first-served basis at 7PM each night. Currently, the shelter is not open.
The City of Berkeley Health Officer has ordered residents to shelter in place through May 3, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Please see the list below for changes to homeless services and operations.
| Agency |
Contact |
Available Services |
Berkeley Community Resource Center/Dorothy Day House
1391 Center St., Berkeley, CA |
For questions or clarification contact: Robbie Montoya
(510) 705-1325
(510) 228-7587 |
Open 7days a week - Breakfast/lunch box style to go. Served on parking lot side at 8:15 AM and 12:30 PM.
Services: Sign-up IN COURTYARD side between 8:15-9 AM every morning for NEXT DAY SERVICE of 16 showers (incl. 3 laundry) at 9:00-11:00 AM and at 1:00-3:00 PM.
NO bathroom accessibility or same day services.
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Berkeley Drop-In Center
3234 Adeline, Berkeley, CA |
Call: (510) 653-3808
info@acnetmhc.com |
Payee services & Mail Services. Peer support assistance by phone, hygiene products. Monday and Thursday 10:00-3:00 PM.
Drop in facility closed for public gatherings/no bathroom accessibility.
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Berkeley Food and Housing Project Community Meal
1744 University Ave., Berkeley, CA |
Call: (510) 649-4965 |
Lunch bag to go service provided. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Spaghetti dinner on Wednesday by the Lutheran Church of the Cross: 3:30-4:45 PM
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Berkeley Mental Health
1521 University Ave., Berkeley, CA |
Call: (510) 981-5280 |
Services are limited in regards to seeing clients directly. Doors are open Monday-Thursday 10-12pm and Fridays from 1-3pm to conduct client assessments. Phone hours are the same.
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| Downtown Streets Team |
Victor Mavedzenge
(510) 390-3512 |
Case management and employment services by phone. Continuing to provide weekly basic needs stipends for existing Team Member participants.
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| Homeless Action Center |
Email: Amy Orgain
aorgain@homelessactioncenter.org |
Disability hearings are phone hearings only. No drop-in services except to receive mail. Email Amy Orgain if you have clients who have problems receiving their SSI, GA, Food stamps, or Medi-Cal benefits.
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| LifeLong Medical Care |
Call Mukund Raguram
(510) 932-3962 |
Closed to in person visits until further notice. Call: 510-981-4100 to schedule a phone visit with a doctor. Lifelong is doing COVID testing for symptomatic patients - call the main line to go through a phone screening before being referred to a testing site in Oakland or Richmond.
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| North County Housing Resource Center |
Call: (510) 495-0131 |
No walk-in service. Call: 510-495-0131 for assessments by phone Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM –12 Noon.
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| UC Berkeley Homeless Outreach |
Ari Neulight
(510) 365-4394 |
Limited morning/late morning outreach to provide information, hand sanitizer, basic needs, hear and communicate needs/concerns to the city.
Available other times by phone/text.
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Women's Daytime Drop-In Center
2218 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 |
Call: (510) 548-2884 or contact Leslie Berkler at (510) 479-4573 |
Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM
To go food provided, hygiene products, diapers.
Limited staff on site.
Referrals and assistance by phone
(510) 548-2884 or help@womensdropin.org
Drop-In facility not open for public gathering.
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DAYTIME RESPITE AND OTHER SERVICES
Programs
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Operating Hours
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Services
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Dorothy Day House Berkeley Community Resource Center
1931 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 705-1325
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Mondays - Sundays
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last load of laundry at 3:00 p.m.) |
Provides breakfast, lunch, shower and laundry services. Also provide community resources and referrals.
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Dorothy Day House Homeless Locker Program at the Veterans Memorial Building
1931 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Enter through the wooden door on the right side when facing steps of the Veterans building
(510) 705-1325
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Mondays– Sundays
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last locker access)
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Provides first-come, first-served access to lockers (18” width X 36” height X 24” depth) for storage of personal belongings. Perishable items, soiled/infested items, hazardous items (such as explosives), and illegal weapons are not allowed.
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Berkeley Drop-In Center (BDIC)
3234 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 653-3808
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Mondays - Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fridays
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Provides respite, restrooms, storage lockers, packaged meals, free phone services, message services, counseling, group sessions and access to mental health and medical professionals.
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Bonita House
Creative Wellness Center
South Berkeley Community Church
1802 Fairview St. at Ellis St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
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Tuesdays
9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Provides mental health/substance abuse counseling, living skills training, community integration education, pre-vocational training, wellness/recovery programming, referrals to community resources, computer training, art therapy, activities/special interest programming, peer support and leadership, socialization, respite, morning snacks and a nutritious hot lunch.
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Suitcase Clinic/ASUC Youth/LGBTQ+ Clinic
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2300 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 423-3303
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Monday nights
6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
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Provides referrals to community services for individuals who are 18 - 25 years old. Professional services may include medical, dentistry, pharmaceutical, massage and acupuncture. Dinner is provided
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Suitcase Clinic/ASUC Women’s Clinic
Dwight Way Women's Shelter
2140 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 423-3659 |
Monday nights
7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. |
Provides referrals to community services for women and their children.
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Suitcase Clinic/ASUC General Clinic
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 269-7242 |
Tuesdays nights
6:15 pm-9:00 pm |
Provides referrals to community services for individuals of all ages. Professional services may include medical, dentistry, pharmaceutical, massage, and acupuncture. Dinner is provided.
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Women's Daytime Drop-In Center
2218 Acton St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 548-2884
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Mondays - Fridays
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 1st Friday of the month)
See www.womensdropin.org for holiday schedule
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For women and children: Breakfast and hot lunch served weekdays, respite, restroom, mail service, case management and referrals to community organizations. Weekly groups on personal issues, art, wellness, and domestic violence. Helps women find training and employment and assists with financial planning. Provides families resources, parenting help and educational advocacy. Free hygiene kits and diapers available 8 am - 4 pm weekdays.
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Youth Spirit Artworks Winter Youth Emergency Day Shelter
1740 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 282-0396
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Sat and Sun 8:30am to 6:30pm from Jan 2nd to April 29th.
Hosts Arts Workshops (with stipends) from 8:30am to 1:30pm and 1:30pm to 6:30pm
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Provides stipend/paid jobs readiness training empowering homeless and unstably housed youth, ages 16 to 25.
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Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter - (BESS)
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Refer to the top of this page for 2018 - 2019 Winter Shelter information
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ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG PROGRAMS (AOD)
Programs
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Operating Hours
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Services
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LifeLong Ashby Health Center
Acupuncture Detox Clinic
At Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 981-4100
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Provides auricular (detoxification) acupuncture to Berkeley residents who are chemically dependent.
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Options Recovery Services
1931 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 666-9552
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Mondays - Fridays
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Provides daytime treatment program and mental health clinic services for clients who have co-occurring disorders.
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RESTROOMS
Locations
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Operating Hours
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Telegraph/Channing Garage
2450 Durant Avenue
(one-half block west of Telegraph Avenue)
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Mondays - Thursdays:
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Fridays - Saturdays:
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sundays:
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Civic Center
2180 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Mondays - Fridays:
7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m.
3 p.m. -- 10 p.m.
Saturdays:
10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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People’s Park
2556 Haste St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Mondays - Sundays:
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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City of Berkeley Park Restrooms:
Adventure Playground, Aquatic Park, Berkeley Rose Garden, Cedar-Rose Park, Codornices Park, Cragmont Rock Park, Glendale-La Loma Park, Grove Park, Horseshoe Park, John Hinkel Park, King School Park, Live Oak Park, Marina Mall, San Pablo Park, Shorebird Park, Strawberry Creek Park, Virginia-McGee Totland, West Campus Swim Center, Willard Park and Willard Pool.
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SHOWER PROGRAM
Locations
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Operating Hours
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Willard Pool
2701 Telegraph Ave., at Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
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Mondays -Fridays:
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays - Sundays:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Dorothy Day House
1931 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 705-1325
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Mondays - Sundays:
8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (last shower starts)
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MORNING MEAL SERVICES - (*Not City Funded)
| Locations |
Operating Hours |
*Night on the Streets Catholic Worker
People's Park
2556 Haste St.
Berkeley, CA 94704 |
Sundays:
7:30 am
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*Phillips Temple Church
3332 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
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Second and Fourth Sunday:
8:30 to 9:30 am
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MID-DAY MEAL SERVICES - (*Not City Funded)
Locations
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Operating Hours
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McGee Avenue Baptist Church
1640 Stuart St., McGee Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 843-1774
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Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Noon
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*St. Paul AME Church
2024 Ashby Avenue at Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 848-2050
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Tuesdays:
11:30 a.m.
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South Berkeley Community Church
1802 Fairview St., at Ellis St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 652-1040
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Thursdays
Noon
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*Church by the Side of the Road
2108 Russell St., at Lorina St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
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Second Sundays of the month
1:00 p.m.
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*Phillips Temple Church
3332 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
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First and Third Saturday:
12pm
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LATE AFTERNOON WEEKDAYS & WEEKEND MEAL SERVICES (*Not City Funded)
Locations
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Operating Hours
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*Berkeley Food and Housing Project
Lutheran Church of the Cross
1744 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
3:30 p.m.
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*Newman Hall
2700 Dwight Way at College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-7812
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First Saturdays of the month
4:00 p.m.
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*First Presbyterian Church
2407 Dana Street at Haste Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-6242
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Second & last Saturdays of the month
5:00 p.m.
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*St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2300 Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-5107
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Third Saturdays of the month
5:00 p.m.
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St. Mary Magdalen Church
2005 Berryman St., at Henry St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4811
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First & Fourth Sundays of the month
3:00 p.m.
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*All Souls Episcopal Parish
2220 Cedar St., at Spruce St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-1755
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Second Sundays of the month
4:00 p.m.
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Congregation Beth El
1301 Oxford Street at Rose Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-3988
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Third Sundays of the month
5:00 p.m.
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*Night on the Streets Catholic Worker
People's Park
2556 Haste Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Fifth Sundays of the month
4:00 p.m.
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