Homeless Action Center: Legal Services

Description

The Homeless Action Center provides free legal assistance with a range of public benefit programs, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), General Assistance (GA), CalFresh (food stamps), Medi-Cal (Medicaid), and CalWORKs (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). They also provide information and referrals for non-benefits related legal issues.

We also provide information and referrals for non-benefits related legal issues.

Ways to Contact

To access services, attend drop-in hours Monday to Thursday from 1pm-5pm, call the helpline at 510.775.0035, or email info@homelessactioncenter.org.

Berkeley Office (3126 Shattuck Avenue): 510.540.0878

Oakland Office (2601 San Pablo Avenue): 510.695.2260

http://homelessactioncenter.org/need-services-2/how-to-receive-services/

Process

After you drop in, the organization will tell you next steps.

Notes

Collect key information in advance if possible: case numbers, names of key people, court dates and deadlines, documents related to the issue, and any questions you have.