Community Resource Guide

Discover local resources serving urgent needs such as food, shelter, showers, and support.
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The Day by Day Community Resource Guide is maintained by librarians at Hayward Public Library. To update information or suggest further resources, email DayByDay@Hayward-ca.gov. 

Call 211 or visit 211alamedacounty.org for help with a broad range of services including housing, transportation, food, health, reentry, employment, and more.

Provider or Program

Time

Contact Information

Alameda Crisis Hotline

24/7

1 (800) 309-2131

California Youth Crisis Hotline

24/7

1 (800) 843-5200

Escape Domestic Violence and Trafficking

24/7

1 (888) 339-7233

FESCO Family Emergency Shelter

24/7

(510) 581-3223

LGBTQ National Hotline

24/7

1 (888) 843-4564

Parenting Helpline

24/7

1 (800) 829-3777

Sexual Assault Hotline

24/7

1 (800) 656-4673

Suicide Prevention

24/7

988

 

Provider or Program

Location

Day

Time

Contact Information

April Showers at Boys & Girls Club

2200 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sun

11am-2pm

ihnaprilshowers.org

First Presbyterian

2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley

Mon, Wed, Fri

10-11am, 2-3pm, 7-8pm

(510) 634-4750

South Hayward Parish

27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward

Mon, Wed, Fri

10-11am, 2-3pm, 7-8pm

(510) 634-2229

Downtown Hayward Shower Ministry

1265 B St, Hayward

Tue

3-5pm

None

Cross Streets Ministry at Creekside Church

951 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro

2nd & 4th Sat

8-10:30am

None

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyEvery day6:30pm(510) 634-4750Register for bed Tue or Thu, 12-3pm. Otherwise, nightly lottery
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardEvery day6:30pm(510) 634-2229Register for bed Tue or Thu, 12-3pm. Otherwise, nightly lottery

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayContact InformationAdditional Information
Alameda County Safe ParkingFairmont, San LeandroEvery Day(510) 593-4660 
CareavanUnion CityEvery Day(510) 675-5482Email JesusG@UnionCity.org
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyEvery Day(510) 634-4750Register Tue or Thu, 12-3pm

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
BACS HEDCO590 B St., HaywardMon-Fri9-9:30am(510) 247-8235 
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyEvery day6am(510) 634-4750For people who stayed overnight
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleySun6-8am(510) 634-4750Open to anyone
First United Methodist1183 B St, HaywardTue8am(510) 581-2266Comes with bag lunch
Salvation Army430 A St, HaywardMon, Wed, Fri10-11am(510) 581-6444 
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardEvery day6am(510) 634-2229For people who stayed overnight

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
BACS HEDCO590 B St, HaywardMon-Fri12-12:30pm(510) 247-8235Also help with shelter, benefits, jobs, things to do, and more
Downtown Streets Team22110 Montgomery St, HaywardTue12:30pm(408) 384-1119Lunch as part of success meeting for DST team members
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyMon-Fri12-1 pm(510) 634-4750Lunch provided as part of resource center, 10am-4pm
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardMon-Fri12-1pm(510) 634-2229Lunch provided as part of resource center, 10am-4pm
Salvation Army430 A St, HaywardMon-Fri10am-2pm(510) 581-6444Sack lunch with food pantry and hygiene kits
Josephine Lum Lodge2747 Oliver Dr, HaywardMon-Fri12pm(510) 785-1997Senior lunch. Must order in advance
Hayward Area Senior Center22325 N 3rd St, HaywardMon-Fri12pm(510) 881-6766Senior lunch. Must order in advance

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Free Hot Meals PartnershipCorner of Harder & Cypress, HaywardMon, Thu2-4pm 5 Sikh Seva, with CSUEB, HPN, Eden Youth, and HPL
Free Hot Meals Partnership680 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward1st & 3rd Wed2-4pm With books from Curbie bookmobile
New Hope Christian1265 B St, HaywardTue5pm(510) 889-1304Also food to go
Our Lady of the Rosary703 C St, Union CityFri6pm(510) 471-2609Also food to go
Salvation Army430 A St, HaywardSunday4-5pm(510) 581-6444 
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyEvery day6:30pm(510) 634-4750Inside shelter. For those staying overnight
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardEvery day6:30pm(510) 634-2229Inside shelter. For those staying overnight

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
All Saints Catholic Church22824 Second St, HaywardMon6:30-8pm(510) 581-2570 
All Saints Catholic Church22824 Second St, HaywardSaturdays, except 2nd10-11:30am(510) 581-2570 
Community of Grace380 Elmhurst St, HaywardWednesdays, except 5th11am-12pm(510) 783-8062 
Eden United Church of Christ21455 Birch St, #1, Hayward2nd & 4th Wed1:30-4:30pm(510) 582-9533 
Faith Lutheran20080 Redwood Rd1st & 3rd Thu6:30-7:30pm(510) 581-0818 
Food Farmacy2700 Fairmont, San LeandroFri1-3pm(510) 820-5222Drive-thru
Glad Tidings27751 Tyrell Ave, HaywardMon-Fri12:30-1:30pm(510) 783-9377 
Hayward Spanish SDA Church22117 Meekland Ave, HaywardWed8am-1pm(510) 581-1456 
Hope 4 the Heart22035 Meekland Ave, HaywardTue1pmHope4theheart.org 
San Lorenzo Family Help16032 Hesperian, San LorenzoMon, Fri, Sat10am-12:30pm(341) 314-6770 
South Hayward Parish Pantry27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardMon2-5pm(510) 785-3663Please do not line up more than 30 min in advance
South Hayward Parish Pantry27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardTue, Thu, Fri1-4pm(510) 785-3663Please do not line up more than 30 min in advance
Alameda County Food Bank7900 Edgewater Dr, OaklandMon-Fri9am-4pm(510) 635-3663Call or search Foodnow.net for nearest food bank

 

Provider or ProgramLocation, Day, & timeContact Information
Hayward Public LibraryLocations and HoursContact Us

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
BAWAR Bay Area Women Against Rape470 27th St, OaklandEvery day24/7(510) 800-4247Se habla español
Building Futures with Women and Children1840 Fairway Dr, San LeandroMon-Fri9am-5pm(510) 357-0205 
Narika Mon-Fri9am-5pm(800) 215-7308Especially for South Asian immigrants
Ruby's Place Mon-Fri9am-5pm(510) 581-5626 
A Safe Place Mon-Fri8:30am-4:30pm (Fri 8am-4pm)(510) 986-860024/7 crisis line (510) 536-7233
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Every day24/7(510) 794-6055 
24-hour crisis line Every day24/7(866) 292-9688Dial 1 (866) A WAY OUT

 

Provider or ProgramContact InformationAdditional Information
2-1-1 Alameda County211Text 898211 or visit 211alamedacounty.org

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Downtown Streets Team22551 2nd St, HaywardMon, Wed-Fri8am-12pm(408) 384-1119 
East Bay Works   eastbayworks.comVital documents, housing & job support
Eden Area One Stop Career Center24100 Amador St, 3rd Floor, HaywardMon - FriMon, Tue, Thu 8:30am-5pm/Wed 8:30am-7pm/Fri 8:30am-12:30pm(510) 670-5700 

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Bay Area Legal Aid1735 Telegraph Ave, OaklandMon-ThuMon & Thu, 9:30am-3pm/Tue & Wed, 9:30am-1pm(800) 551-5554 
Eviction Defense Center350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Ste 703Mon-Fri9am-12pm, 2-5pm(510) 452-4541 
Homeless Action Center2601 San Pablo Ave, OaklandMon-Thu1-5pm(510) 695-2260 
Lawyer in the LibraryPhone service  (510) 881-7980Coordinated by Hayward Library

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Alameda County Health Care for the HomelessMobile service  achch.org/get-help 
Ashland Free Clinic16539 Ashland Ave, San LorenzoSat8-11am(510) 407-2362Se habla español
Planned Parenthood1032 A St, HaywardMon-Fri8:30am-5:30pm (Tue 10:30am-7pm)(510) 300-3800 
Davis Street Clinic3081 Teagarden St, San LeandroMon-Fri8am-6pm(510) 347-4620 
Birthright1048 Grant Ave, San Lorenzo  (510) 481-9677No medical care onsite. Referrals for pregnant women wanting to give birth
Tiburcio Vasquez Clinic22331 Mission Blvd, HaywardMon-Fri8am-5pm(510) 471-5880Se habla español

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Alcoholics Anonymous22654 Mission Blvd, HaywardEvery day24/7(510) 839-8900 
Cherry Hill Detox2035 Fairmont Dr, San LeandroEvery day24/7(866) 866-7496 
First Presbyterian Recovery Café2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyMon-Fri7am-10am(510) 634-4750Available to anyone sober during at least the last 24 hours
La Familia24301 Southland Dr, Ste 300, HaywardMon-Fri8:30am-5pm(510) 300-3500Wide range of programs. Se hable español
Life House Recovery Homes22280 Main St, HaywardEvery day24/7(510) 999-7901 
Second Chance Hayward Recovery Center107 Jackson St, HaywardMon-Fri11am-8pm (Wed 4-8pm)(510) 886-8696 
Victory Outreach Heart29952 Mission Blvd, HaywardEvery day24/7(510) 830-5140 

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
BACS HEDCO590 B St, HaywardMon-Fri8:45am-5pm(510) 247-8235Help with housing, documents, benefits, budgets, community, and wellness. Sign up for haircuts
First Presbyterian2490 Grove Way, Castro ValleyMon-Fri10am-4pm(510) 634-4750Help with housing, documents, medical, and benefits. Also laundry
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardMon-Fri10am-4pm(510) 634-2229Help with housing, documents, medical, and benefits

 

Provider or ProgramLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
Alameda Co. Veterans Services6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 143, Oakland  (510) 577-1926 
Homeless Veterans Hotline Every Day24/7(877) 424-3838 
Veterans Resource Center888 C St, HaywardLocations and Hours Contact UsProvided at the Hayward Public Library

 

Program or ProviderLocationDayTimeContact InformationAdditional Information
South Hayward Parish27287 Patrick Ave, HaywardMon-Fri8am-12pm(510) 634-2229Sign up for 3-month mail contracts