Resources for people facing discrimination
Resources in Alameda County
There are many organizations in Alameda County that provide workshops and resources for immigrants and people facing discrimination. Below is a partial list.
Resources for Undocumented Residents and Allies
For Immediate, Non-emergency Concerns, Dial 211 for Assistance
2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, phone number that provides easy access to housing information, and critical health and human services. 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with multi-lingual capabilities. It is run by Eden I&R, which is a nonprofit agency committed to linking Alameda County families and individuals to the full range of community resources available to them. See their website.
Alameda County Immigration Legal & Education Partnership
If you have seen Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE) in Action or if you or someone you know has been detained by ICE, call (510) 241-4011 for rapid response and legal services.
Centro Legal de La Raza
Provides legal assistance, Immigration Clinics, Tenants' Rights Clinics, and Workers' Rights Clinics. See their website or call: (510) 437-1554 (English, Spanish)
Council on American-Islamic Relations, SF Bay Area Office
Provides legal assistance and workshops for American Muslims. See their website or call: (408) 986-9874 (English, Farces, Urdu, Arabic)
Horizons Foundation
Offers a series of events to strengthen the LGBT community. See their website or call: (415) 398-2333
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Offers a robust list of resources for the LGBT community and provides legal assistance and referral. See their website or call: (415) 392-6257
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Offers a series of informational events and resources for people with disabilities. See their website or call: (510) 881-5743 / (510) 881-0218 TTY