Financial Resources
Assists eligible applications with crime-related expenses.
Application assistance available through the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office as well as the Alameda County Family Justice Center. Call: 510-272-6180
May also apply on-line: https://victims.ca.gov/for-victims/
24/7 access to referrals for housing, healthcare, disaster relief, and more
Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211.org/
https://www.echofairhousing.org/
ECHO’s Rental Assistance Program assists residents living in Alameda County with move-in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback
Phone: 510-581-9380
Financial assistance to support individuals with serious mental health challenges and their families obtain and sustain stable housing.
Phone: 2-1-1 to request referral
https://www.ac-housingsecure.org/
ACHS administers the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) when funds are available. Provides emergency rental assistance to a renter living in Unincorporated Alameda County.
Phone: 510-994-0733
Rent and security deposit assistance for families; critical family needs (utilities assistance, limited furniture items, limited medical equipment and mobility aids).
Phone: 510-272-3700
https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Shelter-and-Housing/Other-Support/HELP
Provides ONE-TIME emergency assistance to Alameda County residents to prevent homelessness and transition to permanent housing. Online application required.
Phone: 510-259-2200
One on one counseling, financial education workshops, first-time homebuyer classes, financial education center
Housing Assistance
Utility Assistance Programs
https://www.csd.ca.gov/Pages/LIHEAPProgram.aspx
Provides a one-time payment each year to help with PG&E or Alameda Municipal Power bills for low-income families.