Berkeley Homeless Emergency Services
2017 - 2018 Winter Shelter Information
BERKELEY EMERGENCY STORM SHELTER
The City of Berkeley funds an emergency storm shelter for people who are living on the streets in Berkeley. The shelter opens nightly at 5 PM and will be operational through August 31, 2018. The shelter can accommodate up to 90 adults (18+ years old).
Everyone must vacate the shelter each morning by 7 AM. The shelter has no bathing or shower facilities and no laundry facilities.
Program Phone: 510-830-6981
Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS)
1925 9th Street @ University
Saturday 12/23 through Friday 8/31/2018
5:00 PM
Disabled Accessible
For More Information, Call (510)830-6981
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If you are homeless in Berkeley, Albany, or Emeryville and are in need of year-round shelter, housing, or other services, 211 is the only way to access all other shelter and housing for homeless people.
If you are in need of a meal, a shower, a place to use the restroom, or simply a brief break from the streets, the City of Berkeley also provides the services listed below. You do not need to be assessed by the Hub to access the services below, but you are encouraged to contact the Hub to see what else you may be eligible for.
DAYTIME RESPITE AND MEALS
Programs
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Operating Hours
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Services
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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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BOSS Multi-Agency Service Center (MASC)
1931 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-3700
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Sunday - Saturday (major holidays excepted) 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
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Provides respite from the streets; showers (from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., first come, first served); laundry (sign up every Friday beginning at 8:00 a.m. for laundry slots the following week); restroom access (8:00 - 12 noon); access to clothes, shoes, hygiene items when available.
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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 job training services within in the art field to individuals who are 14 - 25 years old.
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Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter - (BESS)
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Refer to the top of this page for 2017 - 2018 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:
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays - Sundays:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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BOSS Multi-Agency Service Center (MASC)
1931 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-3700
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Sunday - Saturday (major holidays excepted):
8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., first come, first served.
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MORNING MEAL SERVICES - (*Not City Funded)
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Dorothy Day Breakfast - Christ Church
2138 Cedar St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
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Mondays - Saturday:
7:00 am
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*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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