The Alameda County Homeless Youth Collaborative (HYC) was formed in 1996 to address Alameda County’s need for housing and supportive services for homeless youth and young adults between the ages of 13 and 25.  Fred Finch Youth Center is the lead agency and fiscal sponsor of this Collaborative, which draws upon the strengths of five independently funded organizations. HYC operates five transitional housing programs, where youth can live for up to two years while they receive the support they need to progress toward their goals.  HYC also operates three drop-in sites where youth can access the program’s continuum of services. The Collaborative does extensive street outreach to homeless young people to inform them about these services.

Services provided include:

• Shelter Referrals

• Peer Empowerment and Advocacy

• Forums on Youth Issues

• Vocational Services

• Case Management

• Individual and Group Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Assistance with Permanent and Transitional Housing

• Recreation & Art

• HIV/STD Testing & Counseling

• Health Advocacy

• Money Management

• Personal Care Items
  

Drop-in centers:

East Oakland Youth Drop-in
5725 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94624
(510)532-3234
Fax (510) 532-3334

Home Plate Drop-in (operated by BECH)
2345 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-1040
Fax (510)704-1041

Adeline Service Center
3334 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 652-4411
(510) 652-4056
Fax (510) 652-4757


Our partners in the Alameda County Homeless Youth Collaborative:

Ark of Refuge - (415) 861-6130
The mission of Ark of Refuge is to challenge and overcome the individual and institutional barriers that discourage or prevent underserved populations from accessing vital services. Ark of Refuge creates culturally sensitive programs that address the complex life circumstances of persons in need of basic health, educational, and psychosocial services.

Berkeley Ecumenical Chaplaincy to the Homeless (BECH) - (510) 704-1040
The Chaplaincy is an interfaith organization supported by Berkeley religious communities. The BECH drop-in center has been a welcoming gathering place for youth since 1998.

Casa Vincentia - (510) 729-0316
Since 1985, Casa Vincentia has operated a shelter for pregnant women who are homeless or in crisis. Casa Vincentia educates new parents and assists these new families in obtaining permanent housing, medical care, job training, and employment.

East Oakland Community Project (EOCP) - (510) 532-3211
EOCP operates the largest 24-hour, multi-service homeless shelter in Alameda County, and is the site for one of HYC's drop-in centers. EOCP also provides substance abuse counseling services, along with a transitional housing program, to the entire Collaborative.