Men s Resource Guide Guia de Recursos para Hombres Let s Get It Started! Health Education Jobs Family Support Legal Men Healing Our Community Alameda County Public Health Department Michael Shaw, Director Office of Urban Male Health 1000 Broadway, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94607 Http://www.acphd.org/urban male health 2012 2014 Edition
Male Shelter A Safe Place Shelter, counseling, assistance with housing & work Emergency Shelter Program 1180 B Street Hayward 510 536 7233 510 786 1246 www.espca.org Family Emergency Shelter Coalition 510 581 3223 Health Care for the Homeless 1900 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland Lighthouse Community Center Serving the LGBTQ community 1217 A Street, Hayward Men of Valor Academy 6118 International Blvd., Oakland CityTeam Ministries Shelter Men only $3 per night 510 532 1930 www.acphd.org/hchp.aspx 510 881 8167 510 567 1308 www.movaccademy.org 510 452 3758 Men s Hotline 415 924 1070 Operation Hope 3062 East 9th St, Oakland Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) Shelter, transitional housing & legal aid Fremont Shepherd s Gate Shelter & transitional housing Livermore Tri Valley Haven Shelter, counseling, legal aid, and advocacy Livermore Berkeley Food and Housing Project Men s shelter 1931 Center St, Berkeley 510 535 6700 www.operationhope.org/ oakland 510 794 6055 www.safe4all.org 925 443 4283 shepherdsgate.org 800 884 8119 www.trivalleyhaven.org 510 649 4980 x1 www.bfhp.org 2
Alameda County Adult Probation 510 268 7050 Alameda County Public Defender 510 272 6600 Alameda County Bar Association 510 302 2222 Bay Area Legal Aid 405 14th St, 11th Floor, Oakland Child Support Enforcement 3 800 551 5554 510 663 4744 East Bay Community Law Center, Berkeley 510 548 4040 Equal Rights Advocates 800 839 4372 Family Violence Law Center 510 208 0220 Law Center for Families, Oakland Record Sealing for Juveniles 510 618 1918 Alameda County Adult Protective Services 510 577 1900 Alameda County Family Justice Center Child Protective Services 510 267 8800 Alameda Family Services (formerly Xanthos) 510 522 8363 Peace Creations Serving Castro Valley Second Chance Serving Fremont and Newark Dorn and Associates Serving Hayward Communities United Against Violence Serving the LGBTQ community 510 834 7088 510 792 4357 415 333 4357 Highland Hospital Anger Management 510 437 4688 Terra Firma Educational Services and Diversion 510 675 9362 Legal Services Domestic Violence Offender Treatment
Employment, Job Training, and Vocational Services America Works 510 891 9100 Allen Temple Housing and Economic Development Corporation Allied Fellowship Vocational program Building California Construction Careers 510 567 1490 Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency 510 649 1930 California. Employment Development Department Unemployment benefits California Conservation Corps For those 18 23 years old Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward Cypress Mandela Training Program 2229 Poplar St, Oakland, Civicorps (Formerly East Bay Conservation Corps) 101 Myrtle St, Oakland East Bay Works One Stop Career Center 1212 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland 800 300 5616 800 952 5627 510 723 6600 510 992 7800 www.cvcorps.org 866 EBWORKS Eden Area One Stop Career Center 510 670 5700 Immigration Services 800 375 5283 Institute for the Advanced Study of Black Family Life and Culture 1012 Linden St, Oakland Laney College 900 Fallon Ave, Oakland Lifetime (from GEDs to PHDs) 510 836 3245 www.iasbflc.org 510 834 5740 Oakland Mayor s Summer Job Program 510 768 4437 Oakland Private Industry Council Career Center 1212 Broadway, Oakland One Stop Career Centers Eight locations Samuel Merritt College 370 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland 510 768 4473 510 768 4494 510 869 6511 Spanish Speaking Unity Council 510 535 6101 4
Bananas, Inc Child care resource network 510 658 7353 Black Infant Health Role of Men Program 510 618 1967 DNA Diagnostic Center 800 362 2368 DNA Testing Center of California 800 875 7574 Improving Pregnancy Outcomes Program 510 618 2080 Daddy boot camp and support services Parental Stress Hotline 510 893 5444 Project Reconnect for Family of At Risk Youth 510 482 1738 3350 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland Apple of Discord (Tamara Perkins) Child Support Liberation Fathers Rights Paternity Laws Prince David 2B King Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Federal resources Real Choices tamara.perkins@gmail.com childsupportliberation.com themenscenter.com www.paternityinfo.com fortknox30@hotmail.com fatherhood.hhs.gov vernell@realchoices.us Fatherhood Services and Support 5
Family Support and Information Alameda County Community Food Bank 7900 Edgewater Dr, Oakland Alameda County Social Services Agency 2000 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 800 870 3663 510 635 3663 510 891 0700 Brother to Brother (B2B) 510 654 7684 Catholic Charities of the East Bay Emergency Housing 433 Jefferson St Oakland 94607 Davis Street Community Center 3081 Teagarden St, San Leandro 510 768 3100 510 347 4620 Eden Information and Referral 510 537 2552 www.edenir.org Food For Life 8501 International Blvd, Oakland Healthy Oakland Family Resource Center 2580 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 510 544 8973 510 444 9655 Emergency Shelter Program 510 786 1246 Mother Wright Foundation Food support 1112 26th St., Oakland, CA 94607 510 601 8119 PG&E Care Program 800 743 2273 PG&E Reach Program 800 933 9677 Salvation Army Community Center 510 645 9710 Spanish Speaking Unity Council 1900 Fruitvale, Suite A, Oakland 510 535 6900 Universal Lifeline Telephone Services 800 310 2355 6
California Youth Crisis Line 24 hour confidential counseling for those12 to 24 Crisis Support Services of Alameda County 24 hour crisis line offers suicide prevention support East Bay Community Law Center Free legal services for eligible East Bay clients Family Support Services of the Bay Area Short term child care, parenting programs, mentoring for children 4 14 whose parents are incarcerated National Runaway Switchboard Info on how to help prevent runaways Parental Stress Hotline 24 hour family hotline offering supportive counseling 7 800 843 5200 800 309 2131 510 548 4040 510 834 244 800 RUNAWAY Youth Uprising 510 777 9909 Alameda County ILSP 510 893 9230 800 829 3777 www.alamedacountyilsp.o rg Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) 510 845 7273 www.bawar.org California Coalition for Youth California Youth Connection (CYC) California s HIV/STD Referral Database California Foster Youth Helps foster children know their rights Eastmont Self Sufficiency Center 6955 Foothill Blvd. Suite 100, Oakland Fred Finch Youth Center Transitions 675 Hegenberger Rd, Suite 100, Oakland Living By Sacred Colors 522 Grand Ave., Oakland STARS 545 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro The Mentoring Center 1221 Preservation Park Way, Suite 200, Oakland Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Centers 390 40th St, Oakland Westcoast Children Clinic 3301 E 12th St, Suite 259, Oakland www.calyouth.org www.calyouthconn.org www.cdcpin.org/ca/ 877 846 1602 www.fosteryouthhelp.ca. org 510 383 5300 510 667 7811 www.fredfinch.org 510. 208 1870 www.aicrc.org 510 352 9200 www.starinc.com 510 891 0427 www.mentor.org 510 653 5040 www.altabatessummit.org /thunderroad/ 510 269 9030 www.westcoastcc.org Help for Teens in Trouble
Youth Services Alameda County Youth Development/ Scotland Center Be a Mentor 4588 Peralta Blvd, Fremont Berkeley Youth Alternatives 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland 920 24th St, Oakland Brothers On The Rise 510 832 4544 510 795 6488 510 845 9010 510 444 8211 California Youth Crisis Line 800 843 5200 Center for Family Counseling 510 562 3731 City of Fremont Youth and Family Services 510 574 2100 Destiny Arts Center Performing arts 1000 42nd St, Oakland 510 597 1619 East Bay Asia Youth Center (EBAYC) 510 533 1092 Lend A Hand Counseling 510 553 1262 Mentoring Center 1221 Preservation Park Way, Oakland Oakland Unified School District Academic tutoring & educational advocacy 510 891 0427 510 879 4643 Project Re Connect 510 482 1738 School Based Health Centers Call to find a location Students Run Oakland Athletics 510 644 4232 YMCA of the East Bay 510 451 8039 8
Alameda County Office of Education 313 W Winton Ave, Hayward Foster youth services 510 670 7750 www.acoe.org Affordable Housing Associates 510 649 8500 www.ahainc.org Beyond Emancipation 675 Hegenberger Rd, Suite 100, Oakland 510 667 7694 www.beyondemancipation.org Berkeley Household Energy Assistance Program 510 981 2489 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us Brighter Beginnings 2648 International Blvd, Oakland 510 437 8950 www.brighter beginnings.org Youth Services Child Care Coordinating Council (4 C s) 22351 City Center Drive, Suite 200, Hayward 510 582 2182 www.4c alameda.org Community Alliance for Special Education 415 431 2285 www.caseadvovacy.org Creative Kids Daycare and Preschool 2330 West St, Berkeley 510 981 9913 creativekids07@yahoo.com Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund 3075 Adeline St, Suite 210, Berkeley DreamCatcher Homeless youth services for those 13 to 18 2 1 1 Alameda County Free information about health, housing, and social service resources Early Head Start (0 3) Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, and South County The Children s Bread 524 El Pasco Dr, Oakland 510 644 2555 www.dredf.org 800 379 1114 xanthos.org/index.php?id=8 888 886 9660 510 238 3165 510 732 6228 510 848 9092 510 796 9512 www.caheadstart.org 9
Health Clinics Alameda Family Services 2325 Clement Ave, Alameda Asian Health Clinic 818 Webster St, Oakland Axis Community Health Clinic and Mental Health Clinic 4361 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton (moving) Healthy Oakland Clinic & Resource Center 580 San Pablo Ave, Oakland La Clinica de la Raza 1515 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland Lifelong Medical Health Center 616 16th St, Oakland Native American Health Center Clinic 3124 International Blvd, 2nd Floor, Oakland Oakland Health Center 7450 International Blvd, Oakland, Second Chance/Ashland Center 1403 164th Ave, San Leandro The Suitcase Clinic 2407 Danish Street, Berkeley Drop in Tuesday 6 9 pm Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Clinic 33255 9th St, Union City West Oakland Health Center Clinic 700 Adeline St, Oakland Winton Wellness Center 24100 Amador St, 2nd Floor, Hayward 510 522 8363 510 986 6800 925 201 6200 510 444 9155 510 444 9655 510 535 4000 510 451 4270 510 535 4400 510 430 9401 510 792 4357 510 481 8645 510 423 3303 www.suitcaseclinic.org/youth 510 471 5880 510 835 9610 510 266 1700 10
AIDS Project of the East Bay 1320 Webster St, Oakland 510 663 7979 510 663 7958 East Bay AIDS Center 510 869 8485 Alameda County Tattoo Removal Program 510 208 5926 Bay Area Urology Medical Group Prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular exams Cal Pep 1504 Franklin St, Suite 302, Oakland HIV and AIDS education and testing Highland Hospital Outpatient Clinic Oakland IMPACT Prostate cancer counseling and treatment Native American Health Center Oakland 650 348 7770 510 874 7850 510 437 4800 800 409 8252 www.california impact.org 510 535 4400 Over 60 Health Center 510 601 6060 Street Level Health Project 2501 International Blvd, Oakland CA 94601 Volunteers of America Bay Area Prevention and Health Services Division 3022 International Blvd, Oakland 510 533 9906 www.streetlevelhealth.org 510 533 5253 x12 Specialty Clinics 11
Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Alameda County Substance Abuse Program 1411 E 31st St, Oakland Bonita House Creative Living Center 6333 Telegraph Ave, Suite 102, Oakland Casa de la Vida Berkeley Place 421 Fairmount Ave, Oakland Chrysalis 3845 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CURA North Oakland 531 24th St, Oakland East Bay Community Recovery Project 2551 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 510 437 5192 510 548 2269 510 839 3769 510 450 1190 510 839 2525 510 446 7100 East Bay Recovery for Men 510 446 7120 Keller House 353 Athol Ave, Oakland La Cheim Adult Behavioral Health Services 1000 42nd St, Oakland Orchid Women s Recovery Center 1342 E 27th St, Oakland Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery 1825 San Pablo Ave, Suite 201, Oakland Thunder Road 390 40th St, Oakland West Oakland Health Council 700 Adeline St, Oakland 510 251 2001 510 596 8125 510 535 0611 510 832 7337 510 653 5040 x341 510 835 9610 12
Access 800 491 9099 Alameda Family Services 510 522 8362 Allen Temple Men s Program 510 567 1490 Attitudinal Healing Connection 510 652 5530 Center for Family Counseling 510 562 3731 City of Berkeley Mental Health 510 981 5290 Counseling Services (24 hour access) 800 4919099 Crisis Support Services of Alameda County 24 hour line 800 309 2131 East Oakland Recovery Center 510 568 2432 Family Paths English and Spanish Family Paths Parental stress 800 829 3777 510 893 5444 Highland Hospital Anger Management 510 437 4688 Narcotics Anonymous 510 444 4673 Mental Health Advocates 510 835 5532 Mental Health and Counseling 13
Other Resources Alameda Alliance for Health 877 371 2222 Blue Cross Insurance 510 986 2400 Healthy Families 800 255 5053 Men s Health Information www.menshealth.com Men s Health Network www.menshealthnetwork.org WebMD Health Information www.webmd.com 14
A Checklist Prepare to be a father Attend prenatal appointments and classes with mom to be Encourage her to eat healthy Talk with her and the health care provider about the pregnancy, what to expect and ways to help Help with housework so she can relax Talk about your concerns about being a father Get support from friends and family As a father, I want to be there every step of the way. Because that s what being a father is really all about. Rodney Peete The Role of a New Father to His Child s Mother 15
A Silent Crisis in Public Health: Men Due to multiple factors, including poor health education and a paucity of malespecific health programs, men s health and well being are steadily deteriorating. This deterioration is best illustrated by the life expectancy gap. In 1920, the life expectancy difference between men and women was one year. Yet, by 2009, that gap has increased to seven years with men having a higher death rate for each of the top ten leading causes of death. Statistical Overview In the United States, an estimated half (50%) of men s deaths each year could be prevented through changes in personal health practices. Yet, men and boys are more likely than women and girls to adopt unhealthy beliefs and engage in risktaking behavior, and less likely to adopt health promoting behaviors. The average life expectancy of African American males is 65.2 years (U.S. Congress, 1991:20) not long enough to collect Social Security or Medicare. Male deaths outnumber females in 14 of the top 15 causes of death. All of the top 15 causes are in the domain of primary care one of the most serious health problems in America today. As teenagers, boys die at twice the rate of girls. Men have a higher death rate from pneumonia and influenza than women. American men are twice as likely to die from parasite related diseases. Men 55 to 74 years are twice as likely as women to die of heart disease. Men suffer hearing loss at twice the rate of women. Men account for 84 percent of suicides among people 65 and older. Men are at serious risk in a crisis that has been brewing for decades. They get sicker faster than women. They die younger. They vastly outnumber women as victims of violence and on the job accidents. They are reluctant to see a doctor, and when they finally try to, they face barriers to care. Henrie Treadwell, PH. D., W.K. Kellogg Foundation 16
Know Your Rights Right to remain silent. Anything said can be used as evidence. This right applies to the police, probation officer, and the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE). Right to a lawyer prior to police questioning and during the court process. The court will appoint a lawyer to represent the youth if the Juvenile cannot afford one. Right to have a translator available. Right to have a free copy of the charges against the youth. Right to a trial to face and cross examine witnesses. If You Are Arrested Don t say anything to the police, except to identify yourself. Ask to talk to a lawyer. Stay calm and be polite. Keep your hands where the police can see them. Do not run away, resist, or even touch a police officer. If Your Child Is Arrested Get a private attorney or a public defender. Communicate with your child about the incident. Gather letters of support for your child (from teachers, clergy members, community leaders, etc.). Communicate with your child s probation officer and provide the letters of support. If you are not comfortable speaking English, ask for a translator. See what programs in the community can help you and your child. These can be after school programs, drug or alcohol programs, mental or emotional health programs, or family counseling. If your child goes to trial, always show up to court. If you are not comfortable speaking English, ask for a translator. Make sure your child is well dressed. Show the court you support your child. Show the court you are willing to help your child. This can be shown by the programs you will participate in. Ask questions of the probation officer, your attorney, or community agency if you don't understand. Navigating through the Justice System 17
How To Seal your Records 1. Submit a Records Sealing Application and an Affidavit and Petition for the Sealing of Records to Alameda County Probation Department (fees may apply). 2. It generally takes five months to be screened and to set a court date for your hearing. You will have to appear in court only if the sealing of your record is opposed. 3. At the hearing the court will review your petition and your probation officer will report their recommendation. 18
The Alameda County Urban Male Health Initiative exists To develop policy, change institutional practices and eliminate barriers to positive health outcomes for urban males. It is charged with reducing the premature mortality of men and boys in Alameda County by focusing on the following goals. Developing strategies, policy recommendations, and programs that are designed to increase healthcare access and advance a continuum of care for underserved men and boys. Improving health outcomes for men in specific disease areas, including but not limited to prostate and testicular cancers, cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attacks, depression, suicide, and diabetes. Studying local health concerns unique to men or which predominately affect men, and make appropriate recommendations. Communication The Urban Male Health Forum bi monthly meeting brings together community members, policy makers, healthcare providers, and various community based organizations that serve males to Collaboration network, share ideas, and learn about male health issues together. The UMHI forum learning Coordination objectives are to: Communicate with one another and find out what other male focused programs are doing. Collaborate, share resources, network and create a forum for potential partnerships to emerge. Showcase male service providers. Share strategies, best practices, and new approaches to serving males. Assist the UMHI with the development of policies and best practices. About the Urban Male Health Initiative and UMHI Forum Contact Information Michael Shaw, Director, Office of Urban Male Health Email: Michael.Shaw@acgov.org Frank Agodi: Intern, Office of Urban Male Health Email: Frank.Agodi@acgov.org Website: http://www.acphd.org/urban male health/ Phone: 510 208 5986 19
Urban Male Health Initiative Champions We thank champions and individuals for being supportive of our programs and all those in the struggle for equity and public systems transformation. Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) www.acphd.org ACPHD Black Infant Health ACPHD Improving Pregnancy Outcomes and Parenting ACPHD Male Involvement Program Alameda County Probation Department www.acgov.org/probation/ Alameda County Health Care Services Agency www.acgov.org/health/ Alameda County Child Support Services Agency www.acgov.org/css/ Alameda County Social Services Agency www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/ Alameda County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce www.hccac.net/ All of US or None www.allofusornone.org/ Bay Area Council of Elders www.babuf.org/aboutbaahi.shtml Alameda County Board of Supervisors www.acgov.org/board/ Apple of Discord Productions www.appleofdiscordproductions.com/ Bay Area Black United Fund www.babuf.org California Endowment www.calendow.org Challenge Day www.challengeday.org Healthy Communities, Healthy Oakland http://www.alameda.networkofcare.org/aging/resource/agencydetail.cfm Institute for the Advanced Studies of Black Family Life and Culture Bay Area Mentoring Organizations Bay Area Faith Community Bay Area Women's Cancer Center UCSF Cancer Center UC Berkeley School of Public Health La Clinica de la Raza Niroga Institute Regional Congregations & Neighborhood Organizations Urban Strategies Council http://www.iasbflc.org/ 20
Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) ACPHD Black Infant Health ACPHD Improving Pregnancy Outcomes and Parenting ACPHD Urban Male Health Initiative ACPHD Male Involvement Program Alameda County Probation Department Apple of Discord Productions, LLC Bay Area Black United Fund Be a Mentor Casey Family Programs Charles P. Foster Foundation City of Oakland (Joe DeVries) Fremont Federation of High Schools, Tiger Clinic ELEV8 Havenscourt Schools Campus McCullum Youth Court 285 17th Street Oakland, CA 94612 Healthy Oakland Urban Male Health Center Inter Agency Children s Policy Council (ICPC) La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. Men s Center (Bay Area Rescue Mission) 200 Macdonald Ave., Richmond Oakland School District Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute Port of Oakland 510 267 8000 www.acphd.org 510 618 1983 510 618 2086 510 618 1925 510 268 7958 510 268 2282 510 734 7776 510 763 7270 510 795 6488 x6172 510 444 4025 510 569 4701 510 238 3083 510 879 1600 510 639 3230 x5011 www.youthcourt.org 510.832.5858 510 444 9655 510 618 3457 510 535 2909 510 215 4868 www.bayarearescue.org 510 215 4869 510 874 3700 510 835 0391 510 627 1100 Safe Passages/JPA 510 238 7060 Urban Male Health Initiative Champions 21
About the Urban Male Health Initiatiive URBAN MALE HEALTH INITIATIVE UMHI Mission: To develop policy, change institutional practices and eliminate barriers to positive health outcomes for urban males Initiative Description The Urban Male Health Initiative (UMHI) was launched in 2005 in recognition that males in Alameda County do not access or practice adequate health care and disproportionally face multitude of health risks ranging from fatherless homes, unhealthy role models, occupational hazards, community violence, societal pressures and lack of economic opportunity. Male Health Forum Communication---Coordination---Collaboration A bi-monthly meeting design to bring together community members, policy makers, health care providers and various community based organization that serve males to network, share ideas and learn about male health issues together Learning Objectives 1. Communicate with one another and find out what other male focused programs are doing 2. Collaborate, share resources, network and create a forum for potential partnerships to emerge 3. Showcase male service providers 4. Share strategies, best practices, new approaches to serving males Contact Information Michael Shaw Director, Office of Urban Male Health michael.shaw@acgov.org www.acphd.org/urban-male-health/ 22
Reports His Health tells us a troubling story, specifically that men die at an earlier age and have significantly higher rates of illness and death than women for almost all major health indicators. Alex Briscoe, Director, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency. You can get these reports from http://www.acphd.org/urban male health/ 23
Dedicated to the Memory and Vision of Rev. Eugene Williams III Acknowledgments Anita Siegel Director, Alameda County Public Health Department Kimi Watkins-Tartt Director, Community Health Services Division Urban Male Health Initiative Forum Partners (When Spider Web s Unite They Can Tie Up A Lion) Special Thanks Tony Barbosa, Office of the Director Frank Agodi, Intern-Office of Urban Male Health Matt Beyers, Community Assessment Planning and Education Unit Arnold Chavez, Jason Stanford, Gary Thompson, Reggie Bridges Male Involvement and Fatherhood Team, Family Health Services Division Alameda County Public Health Dept. 1000 Broadway, Suite 500 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone# (510) 268 2282