Covenant House California Oakland Shelter (Homeless Youth) - Approved
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We Help Youth Facing Homelessness in Oakland, California We serve young people ages 18-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness or human trafficking with absolute respect and unconditional love. Our ultimate goal is to help each young person move on with their lives in positive ways with counseling, education, stable employment, and secure housing. Our programs and services are designed to advance youths’ physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being and provide them with the best chance for success in independence. All our programs and services are free of charge. Our Shelter In Oakland, CHC’s emergency shelter immediately provides for youths’ basic human needs and urgent medical care. Young people receive a nutritious meal, take a shower with new personal care products, receive new clothes, and sleep in a warm, safe bed. They are then connected to supportive services that will help them thrive.
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Angeline Nguyen
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11-28-2016
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12-20-2023
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11-30-2024
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How To Contact
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General Contact
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200 Harrison Street
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Oakland
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CA
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More Information
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05-09-2022
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12-30-2024
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free
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Covenant House California
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94607
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Helpful Links
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Detailed Information
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HOUSING PROGRAMS
- SAFE HAVEN: Shelter Housing
Our emergency shelter programs, where CHC immediately provides for youths’ basic human needs and urgent medical care. They receive a nutritious meal, take a shower with new personal care products, receive new clothes, and sleep in a warm, safe bed. They are then connected to supportive services that will help them thrive.
- RIGHTS OF PASSAGE: Two-Year on-site transitional living program
CHC’s transitional housing program allows young people to refine their independent living skills. For up to two years, they live on campus healing from the trauma they suffered on the streets. They learn to save money and budget to pay rent, utilities and other necessities. They save their money for their first apartment and focus on earning a living wage. During this time they heal from the trauma they endured on the streets as they learn life skills, focus on earning a living wage, and save up money for their first apartment.
- SUPPORTIVE APARTMENT PROGRAM: Two-year off-site transitional living program
Youth with a higher level of life skills are placed into our Supportive Apartment program, which provides financial assistance to youth living in off-campus apartments. During their stay CHC provides an ever-lowering percentage of their rent until they are paying the full amount. Youth in this program are responsible for the rest of their bills and personal expenses are continue to have access to all of CHC’s supportive services.
- H20 HOPE2OPPORTUNITY: Permanent housing, supported by CHC up to 24 months, before youth takes over
H20 is CHC’s Rapid Re-Housing program which features short-term housing assistance along with all of CHC’s supportive services. Case managers work with youth and local landlords to find appropriate apartments, then assist youth with move-in costs, rental assistance and weekly case management to ensure success. After two years youth take over their apartment leases.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
- STREET OUTREACH
Our Street Outreach teams actively seek out young people experiencing homelessness who may need help. The team assists with critical safety needs by providing transportation to a safe shelter. Young people living on the streets can receive, food, water, hygiene kits, warm clothing, blankets, counseling and referrals to needed services such as medical care and employment and education services. Most importantly, our Street Outreach Program shows youth that they are cared for, and worth being pursued.
- DAY OUTREACH/WELLNESS
There are not enough beds in the community to house all young people who experience homelessness; and sometimes, youth are not ready to engage in residential services. For those youth, we offer day outreach/wellness care, places where youth can drop in to rest during the day, shower, get a meal, do laundry, have internet access, and access to day-programming such as case management and referrals to additional services.
- MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH
CHC provides valuable medical and mental health services for youth experiencing homelessness. Many of our campuses include an onsite clinic space for youth to access medical and mental healthcare services, and sites that do not have a physical clinic have agreements with community partners who visit the campus to ensure youth has easy access to meet all of their medical and mental health needs. Medical care includes primary care, urgent care, immunizations and health education. Mental Healthcare services are provided by licensed professionals and include both individual and group therapy as well as other interventions youth may need.
- CAREER SERVICES
Our employment specialists provide career case management, teach youth how to find job openings, apply, interview, dress and behave in the workplace. CHC offers onsite and offsite internship programs allow youth to gain verifiable work experience as well as earn a small stipend. Youth can access a professional clothing closet and transportation assistance through this program as well.
- EDUCATION SERVICES
Our education specialists provide education case management, helping youth complete or continue their education. Youth can receive tutoring, mentoring, access to a computer lab, study for their GED, or learn English as a Second Language. CHC also partners with Five Keys Charter School, or the local school districts, to provide onsite opportunities for youth to earn a high school diploma
- SPIRITUAL MINISTRY
Welcoming those of all faiths, our Spiritual Ministry program aims to provide not only opportunities for our residents to experience and explore spiritual growth. It also provides the opportunity for our staff, volunteers, and youth to experience the reward of giving back to others in need. Spiritual ministry services also assist youth who have a strong faith background or are seeking meaning for their life through spiritual exploration and growth.
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Eligibility Information
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- CA
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- Alameda County
- Santa Clara County
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- Adult
- Teen
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- English
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