Alameda County

Guide 2 lists the shelter and Coordinated Entry contacts for Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Clara, Alameda and Sacramento counties.

Alameda County

The county says if you are looking for housing or services, call 211. Housing Resource Centers are the local doors into Coordinated Entry. They help people solve housing problems, and some have changed locations, so check the list first.

Dial 211.

Housing Resource Center list: https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/program/housing-resource-center-hrc-access-points/

Source: https://homelessness.acgov.org/

Alameda County: Coordinated Entry

The county says if you are looking for housing or services, call 211. Housing Resource Centers are the local doors into Coordinated Entry. They help people solve housing problems, and some have changed locations, so check the list first.

Dial 211.

Housing Resource Center list: https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/program/housing-resource-center-hrc-access-points/

Source: https://homelessness.acgov.org/

Alameda County

The county says people fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking can call 211 or the national hotline for services, shelter and housing information. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Dial 211.

Call 1 800 799 7233. TTY 1 800 787 3224.

Source: https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/program/housing-resource-center-hrc-access-points/

Alameda County Veterans Service Office

Free help for Veterans from the county social services agency.

Call 510 577 1926.

22225 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed 12 pm to 1 pm.

Source: https://socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/our-services/Veterans/contact

Alameda County: Covenant House TAY Housing Resource Center, Oakland

A county listed Coordinated Entry access point and wellness center for young adults (transition age youth).

200 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607

Call 510 379 1010.

Drop in Monday to Thursday, 12:30 pm to 4 pm.

Source: https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/program/housing-resource-center-hrc-access-points/

Shelter space is limited and it changes every day. Nobody can promise a bed.

Last checked Oct 12, 2026.