Beyond Employment: Community Resources
Navigating unemployment can be a complex and difficult process.
At the Tri-Valley Career Center, we recognize that career services are only one piece of establishing stability, which is why we have compiled a list of organizations and helpful resources below.
For help navigating Tri-Valley specific services including information about local schools, shelter, housing, food, and more, please visit our Community Partners page, or our local Transition Specialist’s resource website (bit.ly/trivalley–transition).
Additional resources and referrals can also be found by calling 2-1-1 (Eden I&R) or visiting www.edenir.org.
*If you are calling from Alameda County and 2-1-1 isn’t working, you can call (888) 886-9660 to be directly connected.
You can also download helpful flyers here:
Crisis Support
988 – Suicide and Crisis 24/7 Hotline (English & Spanish)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. 9-8-8 is available via call or text, and online chat.
www.988california.org | 9-8-8
Tri-Valley Haven – Domestic Violence
Tri-Valley Haven’s shelters provide immediate safety, respite, and supportive services. The Haven also offers counseling for victims of abuse. Tri-Valley Haven’s 24-hours crisis hotline is answered by a trained Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor anytime day or night.
trivalleyhaven.org | (800)-884-8119
CityServe
A resource hub for the Tri-Valley. They provide prevention programs, classes and support groups, as well as crisis intervention care coordination. We connect participants with essential services, both those we provide directly and those offered through our network of government agencies, nonprofits, and volunteer groups.
www.cityservetrivalley.org | (925) 222-2273 | [email protected]
Axis Community Health
Axis Community Health provides comprehensive medical services, partnering with each of our patients to develop a personalized health care plan. We provide care for every member of the family, from newborns to seniors.
axishealth.org | (925)-462-1755
Contra Costa Crisis Center
Resource offering comprehensive support including suicide prevention, housing, mental health, food assistance, senior/disability support, legal services and more.
www.cccc.myresourcedirectory.com | (800) 830-5380
Food Resources
Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry
Food distribution (choose your own groceries).
Monday-Thursday from 1pm-5pm, Friday-Saturday from 12-4pm
trivalleyhaven.org/foodpantry/ | 925-449-1664 | [email protected]
150 N L St, Livermore
Open Heart Kitchen
Free hot meals for all, overnight shelter for reserved clients.
openheartkitchen.org | (925) 580-1616
450 N Livermore Ave, Livermore
Open Heart Kitchen Senior Meal Program
Hot meals for seniors, call to make a reservation.
Monday-Friday – Dublin: 11:30am-12:30pm, Pleasanton: 11:45am-12:45pm, Livermore: 12pm-1pm
www.openheartkitchen.org/senior-meals | (925) 500-8241
Various senior centers, visit website or call to find locations near you.
Cornerstone Fellowship – Friday Community Outreach
Provides hot breakfast, showers, clothing, and a broad range of services including dental.
Every Friday from 9am-11am
www.cornerstoneweb.org | (925) 447-3465
348 N Canyons Pkwy, Livermore
Spectrum Community Services – Meals on Wheels
Healthy, home-delivered meals are available for seniors (60 years and older) who are unable to prepare their own food and have difficulty with mobility.
Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm
spectrumcs.org | (510) 881-0304
Serves Dublin, Livermore, Sunol, and Pleasanton
Tri-Valley Seek and Save
Provides access to food, clothing, and essentials like diapers and hygiene products seven days a week. They conduct weekly food distributions and have a network of drivers delivering necessities directly to those in need.
Every Saturday 9am-10:30am
trivalleyseekandsave.org| (925)-895-1041 | [email protected]
348 N Pkwy, Livermore
Children’s Emergency Food Bank
Food bank for families in emergency situations.
Call to set up an appointment.
childrensemergencyfoodbank.org | (925)-828-5363
7421 Amarillo Rd, Dublin
Culinary Angels
Healthy meal delivery service for cancer patients and caregivers.
Service upon request, delivered Wednesdays between 3:15pm-4:30pm.
culinaryangels.org | (925)-243-1211
164 N L St, Livermore
Employment Issues/Support
Unemployment Insurance (California Employment Development Dept.) (EDD)
Provides temporary cash assistance for eligible unemployed of underemployed workers.
www.edd.ca.gov | (510) 560-0500 / (800) 300-5616
7677 Oakport St, Oakland
Workers Compensation (California Dept. of Industrial Relations) (DIR)
Provides cash benefits for workers when an injury or illness is caused by their work.
www.dir.ca.gov | (800) 736-7401 / (510) 622-2866
1515 Clay St, 6th Floor, Oakland
Cal Vet – Veteran Employment Services
Assists veterans and their eligible spouses to maximize their employment and training opportunities.
www.calvet.ca.gov | (916) 503-8076
1227 O St, Suite 105, Sacramento
Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD)
Assists diverse refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income community members in achieving long-term financial and social self-sufficiency.
www.lfcd.org | (510) 533-8850
2325 East 12th St, Oakland
Disability Issues/Support
California Department of Rehabilitation
Provides employment and independent living resources for people with disabilities. Counselors can help individuals fulfill career goals.
www.dor.ca.gov | (510) 794-2458, TTY (510) 797-2493
39155 Liberty St, Suite F630, Fremont
www.dor.ca.gov | (510) 622-2764, TTY (510) 622-2796
1515 Clay St, Suite 119, Oakland
California State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Provides a short-term, partial wage-replacement insurance plan for California workers with injuries or illness not related to the job. Workers covered by SDI are covered by two benefits: Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL).
www.edd.ca.gov/en/disability/disability_insurance/ | (800) 480-3287
7677 Oakport St, Oakland
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Federal program providing monthly benefits for long-term disabilities before retirement age.
www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi | (888) 632-7073
3100 Mowry Ave, Suite 100, Fremont
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Provides resources to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.
www.crilhayward.org
Livermore Office – (925) 371-1531 | 3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore
Hayward Office – (510) 881-5743 | 439 A St, Hayward
Fremont Office – (510) 794-5735 | 39155 Liberty St, Suite A100, Fremont
California BrainWaves
Mission is to increase housing, education, research, medical care, specialized training, legal aid, and community support systems for people of all ages & stages with brain and developmental disabilities.
www.CaBrainWaves.org | (925) 804-1718 | [email protected]
Sunflower Hill
Creates places and spaces where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community.
www.sunflowerhill.org | (925) 800-1042 | [email protected]
3278 Constitution Dr, Building 16, Livermore
Futures Explored, Inc.
Provides life skills and work-related training to adults with developmental disabilities.
www.futures-explored.org | (925) 332-7183
2150 John Glenn Dr, Suite 250, Concord
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
Provides support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.
www.dscba.org | 925-362-8660
101-J Town and Country Dr, Danville
Financial Assistance
Alameda County Social Services
Provides economic support for individuals and families. Application and ongoing support services available. Programs include: CalWorks, General Assistance, SNAP/ Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, utility and weatherization assistance.
www.alamedasocialservices.org | (925) 455-0747
3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore
SparkPoint (United Way Bay Area)
Financial education centers that help individuals and families address immediate financial crises, get back on their feet, and build financially secure futures. Programs including managing credit, increasing income, and building savings and assets.
www.uwba.org/what-we-do/sparkpoint-program/ | (510) 574-2020
39155 Liberty St, Suite A110, Fremont
United Way Bay Area
Free tax preparation to low- to moderate-income households, housing justice, employment and career opportunities, financial stability, basic needs programs, and relief funds.
uwba.org | (415) 808-4300
550 Kearny St, Suite 510, San Francisco
Money Management International
Provides credit and budget counseling services, including debt management and repayment plans, housing counseling, and credit Counseling. Counseling is face-to-face, online or via telephone.
www.cccsebay.org | (866) 889.9347
Online or 1901 Harrison St, Suite 1100, Oakland
Partners for Change Tri-Valley
Empowers people to chart their course out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency by intentionally creating personal relationships that bridge financial class lines.
www.pfctv.org | (510) 773-6356, (209) 609-1829 | [email protected]
4743 East Ave, Livermore
Legal Issues/Advice
Asian Law Alliance
Asian Law Alliance provides legal counseling, community education and community organizing to Asian Pacific Islander and low-income populations in the Silicon Valley. They offer services in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean and other languages as needed.
asianlawalliance.org/legal-services/ | (408) 287-9710 (Please call during office hours; can be found on website).
991 W. Hedding St, Suite 202, San Jose
Bay Area Community Law Center
Provides free legal services to eligible East Bay clients. Centering women of color, with services fall into broad program areas of Housing, Health & Welfare, Immigration, Economic Security & Opportunity (including low-income and those with criminal records) and Education Defense and Justice for Youth.
www.ebclc.org | (510) 548-4040
2921 Adeline St, Berkeley
Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides low-income clients with free civil legal assistance, including legal advice and counsel, effective referrals, and legal representation.
www.baylegal.org | Dial 7-1-1, (510) 663-4744, TTY 1 (800) 735-2929, Legal Advice Line: (800) 551-5554
1735 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
California Civil Rights Department (CRD)
Protects the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking.
www.calcivilrights.ca.gov | TTY: (800) 700-2320
Center for Community Dispute Settlement (CCDS)
The Center for Community Dispute Settlement (CCDS) has been providing mediation services to the Tri-Valley communities and the Alameda County Superior Court since 1995. Appointments available upon request.
www.trivalleymediation.com | (925) 337-7175 | [email protected]
291 McLeod St, Livermore
Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center
Programs and projects designed to protect the right of low-income employees to work in a safe, respectful environment that is free from discrimination and in compliance with the law.
http://las-elc.org | (415) 864-8848, TTY: (415) 593-0091
180 Montgomery St, Suite 600, San Francisco
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Enforces federal laws making it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Can investigate charges of discrimination.
www.eeoc.gov | 1 (800) 669-4000 or TTY: 1 (800) 669-6820
Housing Assistance
2-1-1
Keeps a comprehensive list of housing options throughout Alameda County for referral purposes.
www.edenir.org | 211 or (888) 886-9960
570 B. St, Hayward
Livermore Housing Authority
Provides safe, decent, and quality affordable housing for residents with limited income. Client seen by appointment only.
livermoreha.org | (925) 447-3600
3203 Leahy Way, Livermore.
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA)
Operates a number of housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provide low-cost rental housing or rental assistance for low-income families, the elderly, people with disabilities, and others, in much of Alameda County.
www.haca.net | (510) 538-8876
22941 Atherton St, Hayward
ECHO Housing
Provides comprehensive housing services including counseling, rental and mortgage assistance programs.
www.echofairhousing.org | (925) 449-7340
3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore
Abode Services
Reaches out to persons experiencing homelessness and other field sites to provide intensive, case management.
www.abodeservices.org | (925) 373-5313
3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore.
Goodness Village
Our mission is to improve the lives of the unsheltered population by providing a supportive living community in partnership with local businesses, cities, community members, and partner services agencies.
gvlivermore.org | [email protected]
1660 Freisman Rd, Livermore
Monthly Miracles
Provides assistance to those that are homeless or about to be homeless in the local Tri-Valley area.
www.monthlymiracles.org | 925-290-8847
CommonPoint Nonprofit Center 164 N L St, Livermore
Vineyard Resource Center
The Open Heart Refuge provides nightly shelter and a hot breakfast, along with access to critical resources. Additional services at the Vineyard Resource Center include free showers and laundry, mailboxes, case management, and housing navigation.
www.openheartkitchen.org/vineyard | (925) 580-1616
450 N Livermore Ave, Livermore
Health/Mental Health Assistance
Axis Community Health
Provides medical care, mental health counseling, and addiction counseling services for everyone in the community.
www.axishealth.org
Medical & Behavioral Health Service Clinics Nearby:
Pleasanton Clinics: 5925 West Las Positas Blvd, Suite 100, Pleasanton and 4361 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Livermore Clinics: 3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore and 1686 Second St, Livermore
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
Provides mental health support, and helps clients develop independent living skills and locate affordable housing.
www.bayareacs.org | (510) 613-0330
390 40th St, Oakland
Discovery Counseling Center
Offers comprehensive, culturally appropriate, affordable and accessible mental wellness services in times of difficulty and life transitions.
www.discoveryctr.net | (925) 837-0505
115A Town and Country Dr, Danville
17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Fertile Ground Works
Encourages, empowers, and teaches individuals and communities to grow healthy, nutritious food, organically and sustainably. Produce from our educational garden is given to local community kitchens and food pantries to help feed those in need.
www.fertilegroundworks.org | (925) 344-9090
4743 East Ave, Livermore
Live Healthy/Cultura y Bienestar
Latino-focused mental health prevention & early intervention programs providing outreach, education and consultation to the Latino community.
www.culturaybienestar.org | (510) 535-8400
1415 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland
NAMI Tri-Valley
Provides resources and support for families and their loved ones living with psychiatric disorders.
www.nami-trivalley.org/index.html | (925) 344-4480
Crisis Line: 988 or (800) 309-2131
164 N. L St, Suite 104, Livermore
Connections House
A welcoming community where adults recovering from mental illness come to rebuild their lives.
www.connectionshouse.ca.org | 925-691-4276
3024 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 230 Concord
Shepherd’s Gate
Provides women and children a safe, home-like environment, counseling referrals and recovery classes.
shepherdsgate.org | (925) 443-4283 or (888) 216-4776 | [email protected]
1660 Portola Ave, Livermore
Tri-Valley Haven
Resources serving adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness.
www.trivalleyhaven.org
Main Office/Counseling: (925) 449-5845
Crisis Line: (925) 449-5842 or (800) 884-8119
3663 Pacific Ave, Livermore
Transportation
Clipper START
Clipper START is an income-based program that provides single-ride discounts. Participants save 50% on all Bay Area public transit systems.
www.clipperstartcard.com/s/ | 855-614-9149 | [email protected]
Childcare Assistance
CAPE, Inc.
Provides low-cost or no-cost comprehensive early care and education to children ages 0-5 to eligible families.
www.capeheadstart.org | (925) 443-3434
1401 Almond Ave, Livermore
Hively
Provides parents help to find and pay for quality child care.
www.behively.org
Pleasanton: 7901 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 150, Pleasanton | (925) 417-8733
Livermore: 164 N. L St, Livermore | (925) 417-8733
Fremont: 39155 Liberty St, Suite D400, Fremont | (510) 775-4439
Oakland: 111 Myrtle St, Suite 102, Oakland | (510) 568-0306
Little Miracles, Inc.
Provides free baby supplies to new or expectant parents in the Tri-Valley. Pick ups are by appointment only
www.littlemiraclespleasanton.org | 925-623-5407 | [email protected]
1039 Serpentine Ln, Suite E, Pleasanton
Training and Education
Mom Relaunch Foundation
Provides support to women on career breaks, going through personal challenges, or transitioning to a new career – to become financially independent and find fulfilling careers in information technology (IT) and related areas of work.
www.momrelaunch.org | (615) 429-5462
164 N L St, Livermore
Pedrozzi Foundation
Provides college and vocational scholarships and resources to Livermore students.
www.pedrozzifoundation.org | (925) 456-3700 | [email protected]
1040 Florence Rd, Room 21 Livermore
A service of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and a partner of EastBay Works