Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCHP) is a mobile clinic-based medical and social services program. We provide health care to homeless persons throughout Alameda County. ACHCHP operates two mobile medical clinics and a stable-site clinic in downtown Oakland, offering medical and social services at 34 sites in Alameda County - in shelters, homeless centers, meal sites and other locations. ACHCHP is a federally-funded 330(h) Health Care for the Homeless program that has been providing medical care to homeless persons since 1988. In 2009, ACHCHP provided services to 7,832 homeless persons. ACHCHP staff includes three nurse practitioners, medical assistants, a Medical Director, six community health workers, a mental health specialist, and administrative and van support staff. Our sister organization is the Homeless Families Program, providing housing services to homeless families. ACHCHP provides direct services and referrals to a wide range of medical providers, including the Alameda County Medical Center, the Alameda County Clinic Consortium, and other free, volunteer, community and mobile clinics. ACHCHP community health workers provide access to dental, optometry, specialized medical care, mental health, substance abuse treatment, food, shelters, legal and social services referrals, and case management services. Se habla español Se habla español, y ofrecemos servicios de salud gratis para jornaleros indocumentados en tres centros de jornaleros, en Hayward, Fruitvale (Oakland) y Berkeley. Favor de llamarnos a (510) 532-1930, lunes a viernes, 9-5. Our mission is to treat homeless persons with respect and kindness, providing them with the best quality health care possible, and provide access to comprehensive medical and social services, partnering with community resources in our common struggle to improve health and end inequality and homelessness.

Program Eligibility:

ACHCHP medical and social services are available to all persons who are experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness. Shelter and program staff can find out what our monthly van schedule is by phoning 510-532-1930. We answer telephone calls in our office at 510-532-1930, giving information and referrals by phone. Frequently Asked Questions Q. How can I get a motel voucher, food voucher or emergency assistance? A. ACHCHP usually does not have funds for motel vouchers or emergency food assistance. You should phone 211 to get a list of agencies that may have emergency assistance available. Q. Can I get help for a homeless person that I know or have seen on the street? A. ACHCHP cannot come and ‘get people off the street.’ We can offer you information and resources, ideas of what you might do to engage and help someone you want to help. We’ll give you shelter contacts and resources and provide advice to help navigate the health and social services system. Q. Where can I get a TB skin test if I’m not homeless? A. We’re sorry - we can only offer free TB skin tests to persons who are homeless or in a recovery/transitional housing program. If you need a TB test for school, work, etc., and are not homeless, here is a link to a list of Alameda County TB skin test sites and a list of San Francisco TB skin test sites. Q. Do you provide drop-in services in your office? A. No, we do not. Only free TB skin tests every Tuesday 1-3pm for HOMELESS PERSONS ONLY. Please phone 510 532-1930 first Q. I am a Shelter/Service provider, how can I get more information/arrange a van visit/get on our mailing list? A. Contact our Support Services Team Leader at 510 532-1930.

Publications:

Quick Guide to Shelters and Homeless Services in Alameda County Tri City Health Center HOPE Van RotaCare San Leandro Clinic Resources: Emergency Services 211 Housing Information and Referrals Hotline Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program Financial Assistance (Alameda County Social Services) Food Stamps Alameda County Food Bank Helpline Berkeley Homeless Shelter Hotline 1-866-960-2132 Berkeley Mobile Crisis Team (510) 981-5254 Housing Information Alameda County Community Crisis Response team 510-268-7837 Homeless Health Resources Berkeley Free Clinic BFC List of Counseling Referrals HIV Testing sites Dental Services (En Espanol) Optometry Services Needle Exchange/Harm Reduction: Berkeley NEED Oakland Casa Segura Fremont Tri-City Health Center San Francisco Homelessness and H1N1: Information for Shelter Providers Interim Guidance for Homeless Shelter/Service Providers on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Interim Guidance for Temporary Emergency Shelters, from the California Department of Public Health Swine Flu in the News: What Shelters and Other Homeless Programs Need to Know An Influenza Planning Guide for Homeless and Housing Service Providers

Contact Information:

Health Care for the Homeless Program Case Workers: 510-532-1930 David Modersbach, Health Care Program Administrator 510-532-1930 david.modersbach@acgov.org Telephone: 510 532-1930 Business hours: M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.