Resources
What resources
do we provide?
To help you, a loved one, or just to learn about women’s health, please check out these resources.
- Cancer Survivorship
- Other Resources
Resources
For a variety of resources, please also check:
211.org or call by dialing 211
211 also has a specific page dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic and related needs.
Alameda County: Public Health Department and COVID-19 Updates
Berkeley Mutual Aid Network – They can assist with running errands, help with navigating social services, and provide social support and connection (check-ins).
Contra Costa County: Health Services
City of Oakland COVID-19 Resources and City Services
City of San Pablo is accepting applications through the end of the May for San Pablo residents who qualify to apply for their rent/mortgage/utilities grant. For more information about eligibility and amounts, click here.
Oakland At Risk – Assisting residents at high risk for COVID-19
Cancer and COVID-19
American Cancer Society COVID-19 and Cancer Resources (PDF)
Cancer.net COVID-19 Blog: information for people with cancer (in English and Spanish) [published various dates]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Testing Overview
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission (PDF)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Resources for the Cancer Care Community
Children, Youth, and Families
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance: Resources for Undocumented People
East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC): Lists food resources for children various cities throughout Alameda County, some for school year and some for summertime [Thank you, EBAC!]
Emergency Diaper Resource (Martinez)
Fremont Unified School District Updates: Includes information regarding “Grab and Go Lunches“ for Students
Mount Diablo Unified School District Updates: Includes information on free community meals at 9 school sites district-wide for all children 18 years and younger
(Un)Employment Resources
California Employment Development Department Resources: EDD provides a variety of support services to individuals affected by COVID-19 in California.
California Labor Department COVID-19 Resources for Workers
How to file for unemployment in California (English & Spanish)
Financial Information & Resources
Mortgage Payments: One lender’s (Freddie Mac) approach to assisting its borrowers
Season of Sharing: crisis pay for housing and emergency needs for people living in the SF Bay Area
Student Loans: Coronavirus Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
Food Resources:
Alameda Country Community Food Bank
Amazon Fresh now accepts EBT!: You will need to create an Amazon account to use this delivery service.
Contra Costa County-focused Grocery and Food Distribution Sites: This interactive map shows sites for meal and food pick-up for students, seniors, and those whose financial means are in low-income thresholds.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties 855-309-FOOD
Meals for Seniors in California in Partnership with FEMA [published April 10, 2020]
Housing:
Courageous Women Association (based in Oakland, CA) now as a transitional home called “Courage House” available for women impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault, human trafficking, former incarceration or in recovery. This is a two-year transitional safe home program. Click here for more information. Their phone number is 510-273-2412.
Seniors/Elder Services:
Meals for Seniors in California in Partnership with FEMA [published April 10, 2020]
Phone Hotline for Seniors to Stay Connected [published March 31, 2020]