Shining Stars Directory
Senior Access Guide for Empowerment (SAGE)
Biannual Report
Senior Needs Assessment
Download the 2004 Senior Needs Assessment
Emergency Preparedness
Find information and links to other programs and services, for Oakland residents, about Emergency Preparedness.
Links
General
| Link | Description |
| Alameda County 2-1-1 | 2-1-1 is a toll-free phone number that provides free and confidential information and referrals to callers from Alameda County. You have access to information on housing and health and social services by simply dialing 2-1-1 (or 888-866-9660). Call to speak with a live call specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 is an initiative of Eden I&R, Inc. - learn more online at www.edenir.org |
| Medi-Cal Information | Medi-Cal Information for Individuals and Families |
| AC Health Care | ACHealthcare.org is a new, innovative online resource for Alameda County families. It is the first website in the country to integrate local health services for low-income, uninsured families in one online location. It will help individuals cross barriers of language and accessibility to find healthcare services in the right language, location, and price range. |
| OaklandNet Parks and Recreation Site | Information from Oakland's Parks and Recreation department. |
| Alameda County Public Health Resource Guide | Information and referral services |
| Alameda County Online Resource Directory | Resource Finder |
| National Center for Family Literacy | Family literacy and Family-focused program directory |
Community Housing/Hunger Programs
| Links | Description |
| OaklandNet Shelters Page | List of shelters and referral numbers |
| OaklandNet Policies Page | Oakland's homeless policies and plans |
| Eden I&R | Information and referral services |
| Online Special Populations Action Team Directory | Online Special Populations Action Team Directory |
| OaklandNet Housing Counseling Links | OaklandNet Housing counseling links |
| OaklandNet Encampments Page | Homeless encampment reporting info |
| OaklandNet Food Page | Oakland food programs info |
| OaklandNet Homeless Events | Homeless and food program events |
| East Bay Nonprofit Center (EBNC) | Resource for non-profit homeless service providers |
| CompassPoint Nonprofit Services | Provides training for homeless service providers |
| CompuMentor | Technology assistance for non-profit service organizations |
| OaklandNet Transitional Housing Page | Oakland transitional housing info |
Initiatives
| Link | Description |
| Safe Passages | Information about initiatives designed to keep youth from committing future acts of violence |
Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
Oakland Paratransit
| Links | Description |
| Alameda County Transit Authority | Alameda County Transit Authority |
| Oakland Public Works ACTIA/Measure B | Oakland Public Works transit pages |
| Bay Area Community Services | BACS Senior Shuttle Information |
Seniors/Senior Centers
| Links | Description |
| California Health Advocates | Non-profit health advocacy/education group |
| Alameda Social Services | Alameda County aging and adults services contacts |
| Network of Care | Project to improve care for eldery and disabled persons |
| Benefits Check Up | Helps seniors find programs and benefits |
| National Center on Elder Abuse | Gateway to resources dealing with elder abuse and neglect |
| OaklandNet Facilities | Information about Oakland's public recreational facilities. |
| Assisted Living Directory | Housing resources for seniors |
Senior Companions/Foster Granparents Programs
| Link | Descriptions |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | Information on volunteer opportunities for people of all ages |
