Housing & Community Services
Creating a Vibrant Community through Safety, Security, and Inclusivity
We work in Oakland’s Chinatown and Downtown, building relationships with all community members, from houseless individuals, merchants, residents, and visitors.
Community Mediation
Our Community Mediators respond to non-life-threatening emergencies and provide de-escalation and support services.
Please call our Community Mediator Response Line at (510) 992-1554
Hours of Services: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Case Management
Assisting system-impacted individuals in navigating resources and services to work towards stability.
Housing Navigation
Health coverage enrollment and plan selection
Transportation
Job Readiness
Reentry Services
Being a consistent presence for justice involved individuals as they navigate the reentry system.
Support letters for parole hearings
Holiday cards
If requested, presence at legal hearings
Resources for developing a reentry plan
Connection to other reentry organizations
Community Engagement
Through partnerships and programming, we provide enriching educational opportunities for the community.
Empathy Tours – Guided tours of Oakland Chinatown and Downtown with local schools and organizations, where participants learn from Community Mediators about violence prevention and community resources.
Community Education – Programs developed with local partners to promote bias awareness, violence prevention, and community healing.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eligibility
We serve all community members.
Contact Information
1423 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Office Tel: (510) 250-2018
CRISES Dispatch Line: (510) 992-1554
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