Human Services
For Human Services needs such as food, housing, employment, counseling and more, dial 211 on your phone or visit www.211.org.
Frequently Requested Community Numbers
Abode Services 657-7409
Provides transitional shelter for homeless individuals and families.
Centerville Free Dining Room 793-9063
Provides free hot meals to adults and children.
Child Care Links 791-9256
Coordinates Child Care options and assists families with payment
Community Childcare Coordinating Council 790-0655
Childcare resource and referral help
East Bay Paratransit 1-(800)-555-8085
Transportation for people unable to use public transportation due to disability or disabling condition
Echo Housing 581-9380
Promotes equal access in housing and provides support services
Eldercare Senior Help Line 574-2041
Multi-lingual help line for seniors, their families, and the community
Fremont Family Resource Center 574-2000
Multi-lingual, multi-agency center serving the needs of the tri-city area
Kidango 897-6900
Provides a variety of services to families, including child care
Life Eldercare 574-2090
Direct services to frail homebound seniors
Minor Home Repairs 670-5398
Offers free home repairs to owner-occupied residents who meet income guidelines.
Newark Health Center 505-1600
Part of Alameda County ambulatory health services. All services by appointment.
Newark Paratransit 791-7879
Provides door to door shared ride service for 65+ or disabled residents
Newark Senior Center 578-4840
Offers activities and programs for older adults.
Salvation Army 793-6319
Christian-based human services assistance
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments 574-2250
Provides alternatives to domestic violence through support services
Second Chance 792-4357
Short-term shelter for homeless individuals and families, support services, substance abuse help.
South County Homeless Project 732-5956
Emergency shelter and support services for mentally disabled homeless.
Subsidized Taxi Service 578-4844
Transportation for registered Newark Paratransit riders.
Sunrise Village 252-0910
Emergency and transitional shelter for individuals and families
Viola Blythe Community Services 794-3437
Provides emergency food and clothing to anyone in need.