OUSD Community Resource Guide – Updated July 2009
Table of Contents
Quick reference emergency and hotline numbers 2
Education Resources 2
Oakland Unified School District 2
Central Services 2
School-bases Services 3
Educational Alternatives/Options 4
Tutoring 6
Parenting Education 8
Early Childhood Education & Childcare 9
Youth Recreation 11
Art & Music 11
Sports & Fitness 12
Mentoring & Youth Development 13
Youth Employment & Training 16
Health Services 17
Free and Low Cost Clinics 17
Mental Health Resources 19
Crisis & Referral lines 19
Agencies 19
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services 22
Sexual Education, Family Planning, STD & HIV Testing 23
Violence Prevention & Support 24
General 24
Gang Prevention & Intervention 26
Domestic Violence 27
Domestic Violence Shelters 28
Rape & Sexual Abuse Survivor Services 28
Legal Services 29
General 29
Immigration See: pg.32 30
Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Services 30
Language and Translation 30
General Services 31
Legal Services 32
Foster Youth Services 33
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Support Services 35
Basic Needs 35
Drop in Centers/ Clothing/ Food/ Laundry/ Shower 35
Family Shelters 37
Youth Shelters 37
Domestic Violence Shelters see pg.27 38
Housing Support Services 38
Index of Organizations 39
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OUSD Community Resource Guide – Updated July 2009
Quick reference emergency and hotline numbers
American Red Cross / 510 595-4400Poison Control / 800 222-1222
Police (emergency) / 911
Police (non emergency) / 510 777-3333
Alameda County Family Justice Center / 510 267-8800
Alameda County Protective Services / 510 259 1800
Bay Area Women Against Rape / 510 845 7273
California Youth Crisis / 800 843 5200
Children Abuse Hotline / 800 422 4453
Crisis Support Services / 800 309 2131
Eden Information & Referral / 211
MISSSEY (for sexually exploited youth) / 510 267 8840
National Domestic Violence Hotline / 800 799 7233
SSI/General Information / 866 331-2227
Education Resources
Oakland Unified School District
The Oakland Unified School District offers many programs and services outside of the classroom that support the learning and success of students and their families. The following resources at the Oakland Unified School Districts can help families access the support they need to help them achieve their learning goals.
Central Services
OUSD Health Services 510 879 8816Provides information about health and nutrition in schools and tips on how to improve your family’s health; health programs and regulations in schools; and where to apply for health insurance.
· Vaccinations: Call to get a list of free clinics in Oakland that offer free TB tests and give free vaccinations to children.
Marcus Foster Program for Exceptional Children 510 879 8222/3
The office of Special Education provides assistance and information about eligibility for special education, referrals, assessments, and IEP’s.
2850 West St. 94608, Bus: 15, 18, 72, 88, 802
Oakland Adult and Career Education Office
Provides free or low-cost classes and training programs that are designed to be flexible. Classes are offered at hours and locations that are convenient to working adults. Classes include: English as a Second Language, Math for Business, Computer classes, GED preparation, Citizenship Test preparation, Community health, Certified Nursing Assistant, Training and Parenting Education workshops taught in schools
· Main Office: West Oakland McClymonds Educational Complex 510-879-3036
2607 Myrtle Street, 94607, AC Transit: 72R, 72M, 14, 72, 88, 802
· Neighborhood Centers: East Oakland 510-451-7300
750 International Blvd, 94606, AC Transit: 11x, 1R, 11, 40, 62, 801, 840
OUSD Family and Community Office 510 434 7752
The OUSD Family and Community Office works as a liaison between families, communities, and schools including supporting parent centers at school sites & connecting youth with mentors.
2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: 510-434-7912 AC Transit: 11x, 40, 62, 801, 840
· Student Assignment and Bilingual Testing Office (SAABTO) 510 434 7780
SAABTO provides help with enrollment and school transfers.
· OUSD Translation Unit 510 434 7917
Offers language services and translation in Spanish, Chinese, Khmer, and Vietnamese.
· OUSD Early Childhood Education (Pre-School, etc.) 510 434 7912
Provides full and half-day Early Learning and Pre-school programs for children ages 3 & 4
· OUSD Community Based English Tutoring (CBET) 510-434-7770
Offers English as a Second Language (ESL classes in community centers, schools, and non-profit agencies throughout Oakland CBET. They have babysitting!
· Transitional Students & Families Unit
Provides supplemental service to certain populations in the district including:
· Foster youth: 510-434-7773
· Migrant youth: 510-434-7774
· Refugee and Asylee Youth: 510-434-7775
· Families with Uncertain or Unstable Housing (McKinney Vento): 510-434-7776
510-434-7777
Services include enrollment assistance, help accessing social services and educational resources and advising
School-bases Services
After School ProgramsAfter school programs are available at most school sites. Ask at your school to find out what is available.
OUSD - SES After School Tutoring 510 879-8185
The Oakland Unified School District offers FREE after school tutoring services for eligible students at designated schools. Call for more information.
1025 2nd Avenue Oakland Ca 94606 Bus: 1
OUSD Office of Alternative Education 510 879-2140
Provides alternative to traditional comprehensive high school. There are several different options of alternative education schools within OUSD including:
· Continuation high schools (16-18 yrs old who are at risk of not graduating)
· Alternative schools of choice (voluntary programs to meet students’ individual needs),
· Community day schools (serving expelled students, court or probation-referred students)
· Independent study (study independently under the supervision of a credentialed teacher)
· Home and hospital (for students medically incapable of attending traditional schools)
· TAP Center (Temporary placement for students involved in formal disciplinary process’)
4521 Webster Street, 94609, Bus: 51
OUSD Parent Centers
A number of schools have set up Parent Centers where families can access resources for themselves and their children. Some of these parent centers are organized and staffed by the OUSD Family & Community Office, while others are organized by individual schools. Ask at your child’s school to see if they have a Parent center and to see what resources it provides.
Educational Alternatives/Options
Cal-SAFE / School Age Parents program Enrollment: 510 532-1038Services- Multi-level support and academic instruction leading to a High School Diploma for pregnant and parenting teens. Including childcare. English and Spanish
www.acoe.org/acoe/StudentPrograms/SchoolPrograms/Cal-SAFEandISP
· 8711 MacArthur Blvd., 94605, Bus: 1R 510 383-9970
· 1275 61st St., 94608, Bus: 72 510 595-5364
Civic Corps (Formerly East Bay Conservation Corps), Downtown Oakland, 510 992-7800
Services- Alternative schooling and vocational education programs for K-24 year olds emphasizing academic, artistic and civic literacy. English and Spanish.
www.ebcc-school.org, 101 Myrtle Street, 94607 Bus: 72, 19
East Oakland Youth Development Center, East Oakland 510 569-8088
GED preparation, Sports, health, art, dance, music, tutoring and community service. Free.
www.eoydc.org, 8200 International Boulevard, 94621, Bus:1
Green Job Corps, North Oakland, 510 428-3939 x225
Services- Low income/at-risk vocational training for green collar industry
www.ellabakercenter.org, 344 40th Street, 94609, Bus: 57, 51
Job Corps, Treasure Island, San Francisco, Enrollment: 800-733-5627
Services- Federally subsidized residential vocational training (ages 16-24) Call for directions.
http://treasureisland.jobcorps.gov
LIFETIME, San Leandro, 510 352-5160
Services- Assist low income parents in attaining higher education. English, Spanish, Cantonese
www.geds-to-phds.org, 1880 Fairway Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 Bus: 84
Next Step Learning Center, West Oakland 510 251-1731
Services: One on one tutoring and GED test prep for youth and adults age 17 and above who want to learn to read or improve basic reading skills. Free.
www.nextsteplc.org, 2222 Curtis St. 94607, Bus: NL, 88, 18
Oakland Adult and Career Education Office
Provides free or low-cost classes and training programs that are designed to be flexible. Classes are offered at hours and locations that are convenient to working adults. Classes include: English as a Second Language, Math for Business, Computer classes, GED preparation, Citizenship Test preparation, Community health, Certified Nursing Assistant, Training and Parenting Education workshops taught in schools
· Main Office: West Oakland McClymonds Educational Complex 510-879-3036
2607 Myrtle Street, 94607, AC Transit: 72R, 72M, 14, 72, 88, 802
· Neighborhood Centers: East Oakland 510-451-7300
750 International Blvd, 94606, AC Transit: 11x, 1R, 11, 40, 62, 801, 840
Peralta Colleges, http://peralta.edu, Main office: 510-466-7200
Services- A network of four community colleges in Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley. These four colleges offer a variety of courses at low cost throughout the year. You can register online or in person. See the financial aid office for questions about costs.
· College of Alameda, 510 522-7221
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy, Alameda, 94501 Bus: 51
· Merritt College 510 531-4911
12500 Campus Drive Oakland, 94619 Bus: 54
· Laney College 510 834-5740
900 Fallon Street, Oakland, 94607 Bus: 1R Bart Lake Merritt
· Berkeley City College 510 981-2800
2050 Center St, Berkeley, 94704 Bus: 648 Bart: Downtown Berkeley
Piedmont Adult School 510 595-2655
Free and low cost Adult education including ESL & GED courses.
www.piedmontadultschool.org, 800 Magnolia Ave. Peidmont 94611 Bus: 11
Youth Employment Partnership East Oakland 510 533-3447
Services-Youth employment training (under 24), GED Prep and tutoring. English and Spanish. Free.
www.yep.org 2300 International Boulevard, 94601 Bus: 1
Youth UpRising, East Oakland 510 777-9909
Health and Wellness, Case management, Career Education, GED Program, Health Clinic Job training, education and workshops. Legal clinic. Free.
English and Spanish
www.youthuprising.org, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard, 94605, Bus:50
Tutoring
Boys & Girls Club, www.bgcoakland.org,Tutoring in English & Math for grades 1-12, sports and fitness, health screenings, arts & craft and performing arts. English & Spanish, Free with $12 - $25 annual membership, Drop-ins OK
· Anna Marie Whalen Branch, 510 535-9461
3300 High Street, Oakland, CA 94619, Bus: 1
· Leonard J. Meltzer Branch, 510 272-9929
920 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, Bus: 1
· Ossian Carr Branch, 510 638-1532
8530 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94621, Bus: 1
Centro de Juventud 510 532-5995
Free tutoring in Math, History, Science, English for grades 6-9. English and Spanish
3209 Galindo Street, 94601, Bus: 40
East Bay Asian Youth Center, East Oakland, 510 533-1092
After-school learning centers with college & career awareness, health education, sports, outdoor adventures, performing, visual, and media arts, and community service projects and internships
www.ebayc.org 2025 E. 12th Street, 94606 Bus: 1
East Bay Consortium, Downtown, 510 238-9450
Free tutoring in all subjects elementary/high school students Drop-ins. At the following schools: United for Success Academy, Coliseum Preparatory Academy, Mandela High School, Oakland Tech High School, Skyline High School, St. Elizabeth High School
www.eastbayconsortium.org 121 East 11th Street Portable 13B, 94606 Bus: 1, 1R
East Oakland Youth Development Center, East Oakland 510 569-8088
GED preparation, Sports, health, art, dance, music, tutoring and community service. Free.
www.eoydc.org, 8200 International Boulevard, 94621, Bus: 1
Girls Inc. of Alameda County, Multiple Locations Oakland , 510 357-5515
Girls sports and health, academic and skill building programs for girls. Summer camps. General outpatient mental health and case management services at multiple Oakland schools sites. Call to find the location nearest you. English and Spanish
www.girlsinc-alameda.org, 13666 E.14th Street San Leandro Ca 94578 Bus: 40
Independent Living Skills Program , East Oakland, 510 667-7696
Life skills, advocacy, employment assistance, mental health, Teen health clinic (15.5-21yo), STD/HIV, pregnancy and substance abuse, housing assistance. Eligibility-Foster youth, probation or emancipated youth. English and Spanish
www.alamedacountyilsp.org 675 Hegenberger, Suite 100, 94621 Bus: 50
Native American Health Center, Youth Services, East Oakland, 510 434- 5330
Free tutoring in for grades 5-12. Arts, educational support, fitness and violence prevention.
www.nativehealth.org, 2950 International Boulevard, 94601, Bus: 1
Oakland Asian Students, Downtown Oakland, 510 891-9928
Free and low cost tutoring, cultural enrichment and leadership skills for grades K-12. Scholarships are available. Chinese, Vietnamese and English.
www.oases.org, 196 10th Street, Oakland, CA Bus: 62
Oakland Public Library’s Teen Homework Assistance Program
Services- Free drop-in program at multiple locations
www.oaklandlibrary.org/links/teens/teen_homework.html,
· Asian Branch, 388 9th Street, Suite 190, Bus: 1 510 238-3400
Mon. & Tues., 6 – 8 pm (math only) English, Chinese
· Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211, Bus: 40 510 615-5726
Mon, 3 – 7 pm, Sat, 1 – 3 pm English
· Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Avenue, 510 615-5727
Mondays 5–7 pm and Saturdays 1–3 pm
· Main Library, 125 14th Street, Bus: 1 510 238-7233
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm English and Spanish
· Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd., 510 535-5623
Mondays 5–7 pm.
OUSD - SES After School Tutoring , 510 879-8185
The Oakland Unified School District offers FREE after school tutoring services for eligible students at designated schools. Call for more information.
1025 2nd Ave. 94606, Bus: 1
Refugee Transitions, East Oakland, 510 536-7754
Free home-based tutoring for new immigrants/refugees.
www.reftrans.org, 1212 Broadway, Suite 701
Scotlan Youth & Family Center, Downtown Area, 510 832-4544
Job training, mentoring program, tutoring, counseling and parenting classes. GED prep. Services for sexually exploited minors. Multiple languages. Free or sliding scale.
, 1324 Adeline Street, 2nd Floor, 94607, Bus: 14, 13
YMCA, www.ymcaeastbay.org/programs,
· Urban Services, 1612-45th Avenue, Oakland Bus: 40, 1 510 534-7441
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-6pm English
· Downtown Oakland, 2350 Broadway, Oakland Bus: 51, 12 510 451-9622
Mon-Fri 5am-10pm, Saturday 7am-8am, Sunday 8am-6pm English, Spanish, Chinese
Youth Employment Partnership East Oakland, 510 533-3447
Youth employment training (under 24), GED Prep and tutoring. English and Spanish. Free.
www.yep.org 2300 International Boulevard, 94601 Bus: 1
Youth UpRising, East Oakland, 510 777-9909
Health and Wellness, Case management, Career Education, GED Program, Health Clinic Job training, education and workshops. Legal clinic. Free.
English and Spanish
www.youthuprising.org, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard, 94605, Bus:50
Parenting Education
Bananas Inc., North Oakland, childcare 510 658-0381; general 510 658-7353Free and low cost childcare resource & referral and parenting classes. Various languages
www.bananasinc.org, 5232 Claremont Avenue, 94618, Bus: 1, 1R
Even Start Family Literacy Program, Various Locations, 510-238-3165