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Opioid Use Recovery
Opioid use doesn’t define you. Get support today.
It takes strength to face the pain behind opioid use and even more strength to keep going. That is why Alameda County has free and low-cost treatment options that meet you where you are. Asking for help takes courage. That’s why we’re here with support that fits your needs, without judgment.
Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) | Community Support | Residential Treatment | Insurance Support | Housing and Reentry Support | Mental Health and Crisis Support | Naloxone
Need Help? Call A.C.C.E.S.S.
A.C.C.E.S.S. is Alameda County’s free, confidential helpline for mental health and substance use support.
Call to ask questions, get referred to screenings, or connect to the treatment that’s right for you. The line is available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and staffed by licensed mental health clinicians. After hours calls are answered by Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
A.C.C.E.S.S. is not an emergency suicide or crisis hotline. If you are experiencing a physical health or mental health emergency, consider calling 911 or 988.
CALL NOW: 1-800-491-9009
Services Provided by A.C.C.E.S.S.
The A.C.C.E.S.S. (Acute Crisis Care and Evaluation for Systemwide Services) Program is your first phone call to connect you with mental health and substance use treatment resources. If you need information on residential or outpatient treatment programs or any mental health treatment in Alameda County, you can call 1-800-491-9099 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and speak with licensed mental health clinicians and administrative support.
- Mental Health screening and referrals
- Substance Use Disorder screening and referrals
- Crisis screening and referrals (A.C.C.E.S.S. is not a suicide hotline)
- General information about treatment services and service alternative
Medication for Addiction Treatment Saves Lives
Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) help curb cravings and reduce withdrawal side effects when detoxing. Methadone and Buprenorphine, common types of MAT, are proven to support recovery and help people live longer, healthier lives.
People experiencing Opioid Use Disorder who stay on MAT are more than 50% less likely to die of opioid overdose or poisoning.
MAT comes in different forms including pills and oral solutions. Some are available as a shot weekly or monthly, and others are known as “long term injectables.”
Call the Bridge Clinic at (510) 545-2765 to get connected with MAT resources and for support with your next steps, regardless of racial, sexual or gender identity, ability to pay, or immigration status.
Additional resources for MAT:
- Cherry Hill: (866) 866-7496
- Kaiser: (510) 752-1075
- Alameda Alliance/Beacon: (855) 856-0577
- Your Primary Care Provider
There is strength in community
HEPPAC is a community-based prevention and education program. They can get you the help you want without the long intake process.
HEPPAC has a drop-in center, syringe exchange, wellness programs and more. Their Substance Use Navigators (SUNS) have lived experience with addiction and can help you get – and stay – on track.
We spoke with members of the community who have experienced opioid misuse and/or have a loved one experiencing opioid misuse who say that they find strength in building community. Below are a list of communities and helpful links to connect you with a meeting:
Residential Treatment Services
Residential substance use treatment services are specialized programs designed to provide comprehensive care to overcome addiction. Our services involve 24/7 residential care within a controlled environment. Here are some options in Alameda County and the Bay Area:
- Horizon Treatment Center – Cherry Hill Detox Unit – (866) 866-7496
- ACCESS Program – 1-800-491-9099
I don’t have health coverage. What should I do?
| Agency or Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Bridge Clinic | The Bridge Clinic offers same-day visits both in-person and by telephone to everyone in the community, regardless of racial, sexual or gender identity, ability to pay, or immigration status.
Call or text Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 510-545-2765 https://www.alamedahealthsystem.org/ahs-bridge-clinic/ Bridge Clinic staff are fluent in English, Spanish and Mien, and offer real time interpretation in other languages. |
| Covered California | Find out if you’re eligible and enroll for low-cost health coverage by calling (800) 300-1506 or visiting https://www.coveredca.com |
| The Alameda County Social Services Agency | Find out if you’re eligible for Medi-Cal by calling (888) 999-4772 or visiting https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org |
| Health Program of Alameda County (HealthPAC) | Learn about affordable care available for uninsured individuals living in Alameda County by calling (800) 422-9495. |
Housing and Reentry Support
If you need help with housing, jobs, or other everyday services—but don’t need detox, take a look at our other programs.
Center Point – Center Point, Inc.‘s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance misuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.
211 Alameda County – 211 Alameda County is your one-stop for 24/7 access to housing, healthcare, disaster relief, and more. Our free and simple three-digit telephone number connects callers in Alameda County with a live Community Resource Specialist (CRS) to resources including affordable housing, job training, childcare, legal assistance, emergency shelter, food, transportation, etc. Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a CRS. Confidential help is available in over 300 languages.
Save a life. Carry Naloxone.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a safe, over-the-counter nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes, including fentanyl. Naloxone is free, easy to use, and saves lives. By carrying it, you protect your community and your loved ones.
Overdoses can happen to anyone using opioids – even prescribed pain pills. Carrying naloxone means you’re ready to save a life.
You don’t need a prescription, ID, or insurance to carry naloxone. It’s free, safe, and available in your community. Most overdoses happen around other people. Be the person who’s ready.
Anyone Can Use Naloxone. Anyone Can Save a Life.
Naloxone restores breathing and can save a life when it matters most. When used during an overdose, it acts quickly, and has no effect if opioids aren’t present. There’s no risk in giving it to someone who isn’t overdosing. You don’t have to be a doctor. You just have to act.
Click here for naloxone overdose rescue training resources
Could it be an overdose? Use Naloxone if:
- If someone’s breathing is slow
- They won’t wake up
- Their lips are turning blue
How to use it: Tilt the person’s head back, place the nozzle in one nostril, and press the plunger. Call 911 right away. If they don’t wake up in 2–3 minutes, give a second dose.
Get Free Naloxone Near You
Naloxone stand boxes are available across Alameda County — free dispensers stocked with Narcan and simple instructions. Below is an interactive map that is regularly updated with locations of naloxone stand boxes across the county, as well as a list of distribution centers.
Below is a list of locations where you can also get naloxone:
Trust Clinic: 386 14th St, Oakland 94612
Highland Hospital:
- Bridge Clinic: 1411 E 31st St, Oakland 94602
- Emergency Department: 1411 E 31st St, Oakland 94602 Roots 16th
- Emergency Department: E 12th St & 16th Ave, Oakland 94606
Eastmont Wellness Center: 6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94605
Roots
- Howard: Alameda Ave & Howard Street, Oakland 94601
- 84th: 84th Ave & International Blvd, Oakland 94621
Alameda Hospital Emergency Department: 2070 Clinton Ave, Alameda 94501
San Leandro Hospital Emergency Department: 13855 E 14th St, San Leandro 94578
Cherry Hill Sobering: 15480 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro 94578
Davis Street Primary Care Clinic: 3081 Teagarden St, San Leandro 94577
Alameda County Library, Fremont Branch: 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 94538
Santa Rita Jail: 5325 Broder Blvd, Dublin 94568
Don’t see a location near you? Call 800-491-9099 for help.
If you are in immediate crisis, call 911 or 988
| 911 Emergency Services | 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline |
|---|---|
| There is danger to life, to property, or to the environment. | You or someone close to you will benefit from speaking with a phone counselor. |
| Emergency responders such as the fire department or emergency medical services are needed. | You or someone close to you is experiencing mental health related distress, which may include thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. |
| A crime is in progress or has just occurred. | You or someone close to you needs immediate counseling for a situation that can be deescalated. |