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LYFE Young Adult April 2021 Devotional

L.Y.F.E. is…

My Purpose is Too Great to Hate!

Rev. Jeremy McCants

April 2021

I attended a Youth Town Hall on Violence Prevention within Oakland during the latter part of May. Youth from around the city were galvanized on this call to speak their truth to the people directly tasked to create a more perfect union for them. A union brimming with life, liberty and the opportunity to pursue happiness in whatever way happiness made sense to them, as long as it does not hinder the human flourishing of others.

Moreover, I attended this Youth Town Hall eager to hear the voices of our Youth. The meeting starts and without hesitation, we are placed in Breakout Rooms and the foundational question is raised, how can Oakland help Youth feel safe, seen and heard? Hands are raised. Conversation ensues. Chat blows up. I’m navigating both, playing a virtual Double-Dutch between listening and reading comprehension. A moment of pause, I glance at the chat and I read, from a Youth, “I want adults who ask what happened to you, and not what’s wrong with you?” I whisper to myself, “Wow.”

I know I have been guilty of this. I sit with it and reflect on it all day. It also dawns on me that the first Sunday of this month, April 2021, was indeed Maundy Thursday. A day that we reflect as Jesus’ illuminates how to serve one another by washing the feet of his Disciples, but also a day where we learn about betrayal. And as Millennials we are now responsible for the next generation and we are ultimately embracing a generation that feels betrayed. That some of the same generational curses that we have had to fight and reckon with are now manifesting themselves in different ways and instead of us seeking to understand, we place blame.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: John 13:21 MSG

After he said these things, Jesus became visibly upset, and then he told them why. “One of you is going to betray me.”

We are all, as Jesus, visibly upset. As we are living in a culture where we witness the brutality and the snatching away of BLACK LIVES almost every day by people who consider what is wrong with us over what is continually happening to us. My charge to you LYFE ministry, as well as to myself, as we shift our thinking and how we approach not only our lives, but the lives of the generations coming after us, is that we must do and teach 3 things:

1. Detach yourself from people who don’t believe in your Mission

2. Declare your Mission and Purpose

3. Disrupt the Hate & Display Love

God said, in my humanity as Jesus Christ, I could not allow hate to become my disposition because of Judas’ betrayal. I could not allow hate to become my burden when I was already preparing to carry all of the weight of the world on my shoulders. My purpose was too great for me to hate. Your purpose is too great to hate. Our purpose is too great to hate. And if we want to see a generation of Youth who could so easily choose hate, we have to sow love. We have to detach ourselves from toxic people and spaces. We must declare our mission and purpose that only God can reveal to us. And lastly, we must continually disrupt and agitate this empire so that justice will be served and that both justice and love will roll down like a mighty stream.

PRAYER: “To the God that knows all too well what betrayal feels like, help us not to betray one another; but help us to listen, to discern and to love one another as we turn our anger into righteous indignation and create a better world for us and future generations. Amen.”

LYFE Young Adult March 2021 Lenten Devotional

L.Y.F.E. is………

Blessings and greetings L.Y.F.E. family!

This month, “L.Y.F.E. is…” shifts its focus on Lent. Lent is a season of preparation, self-examination, and repentance as we Journey to the Cross with Christ. This time period begins on Ash Wednesday (February 17th and ends on April 3^rd(Saturday) leading up to Resurrection Sunday. During this 40 day journey, we prepare our hearts and reflect upon God’s love and God’s gift of salvation by God’s grace.

We hope and pray that your hearts are encouraged and that you are blessed by this Lenten devotional!

We Do Not Lose Heart!

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (NIV)

Devotional: Our Lenten Devotional takes us to 2 Corinthians, Chapter 4, where we find the Apostle Paul writing his 2^nd letter to the church at Corinth. The church at Corinth is a church in which Paul founded during his missionary journey to Corinth (Acts 18) and now the church is struggling and experiencing some difficulties. As our beloved Pastor Jackie has ministered and taught us, “there are no perfect churches because there are no perfect people”; yet Paul writes to the Corinthians and encourages them~ “we do not lose heart.”(v.1)

Who knew struggle and affliction better than Paul? Life has been difficult for Paul as he writes this letter. Up to this point, the apostle had suffered many beatings, arrests, several imprisonments, shipwrecked three times, and even bitten by a poisonous snake; Paul had plenty of reasons to lose heart. He had many reasons to be discouraged. But Paul also had many reasons to remain inspired and hopeful which he provides in this particular passage of scripture. (v. 2-15)

The Apostle Paul provides further consolation by declaring that our inner person is being renewed daily (v.16); our present afflictions are “light” and “momentary” in comparison to eternity (v.17); and to keep our focus on things eternal. (v.18)

Just as Paul encouraged the hearts of the Corinthians then; he is also inspiring us today. ~“we do not lose heart.”

The Lenten Season is a time of self-examination, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Lent is a time dedicated to prayer, almsgiving, and self-denial; where we often give up something as we seek to follow Jesus. It is a time where we too Journey to the Cross with Christ in preparation of being renewed, restored, and rejuvenated in the Resurrected Jesus.

Some of us may be losing heart during this Lenten Season. While we’re not in the exact same place where we were last year when the pandemic began; we’re not totally “out of the woods” yet, either. This Lenten Season has been characterized as an “in between time and in between space” for all of us. Perhaps you may be suffering from pandemic fatigue. Or maybe Zoom tiredness. Or perhaps you are still processing the events from last year such as the loss of a family member or loved one. Whatever your current affliction, situation, or difficulty~We Do Not Lose Heart!

It is easy for us to become discouraged, disheartened, and disappointed. But God promised to never leave us nor forsake us. (Deut. 31:6) God promised to always take care of us. (1 Peter 5:7)

We do not lose heart is our declaration today to say like Job, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:” (Job 13:15) by it our hearts are resuscitated, our hope is restored, and our strength is renewed.

This Lenten Devotional is about not losing our heart in this “in between space” in our Journey to the Cross with Christ-not “throwing in the towel”, not quitting, and not giving up on God. Remember through it all, God never gave up on us!

Be encouraged and don’t lose heart in this in between time and Lenten Season!

Let us pray.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Parent, we ask that You help us as our bodies age. When life becomes difficult, may Your Holy Spirit be with us as our inner selves are renewed by Your grace. Now God, renew our minds, refresh our souls, and uplift our spirits so that we do not lose heart during this in between time and in our current situations. This we ask in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus the Christ, Our LORD and Saviour. Amen and amen.

GOD bless and love you all!

Reverend Will Brown

LYFE Young Adult January 2021 Devotional

Blessings and greetings L.Y.F.E. family!

Welcome to our first publication of “L.Y.F.E. is…”!

We hope and pray that your hearts are encouraged and that you are blessed by this devotional!

Hit the ‘Reset’ Button (Called to Renewal)

Scripture: (Isaiah 58, Romans 12:1, 2)

Devotional: At the beginning of this year, our beloved Pastor, Pastor Jackie ministered to us our church theme ‘Called to Renewal: Rebuilding. Restoring. Repairing.’(Isaiah 58, Romans 12:1, 2) As a result of God’s call to renewal, we are required to commit to rebuilding, restoring, and repairing the areas of our lives that need attention. We can ‘Hit the Reset Button’ in our peer groups, amongst our colleagues, in our ‘Zoom’ meetings, with our own families and friends, and in various networks, etc, even in this “sit still” period.

What an opportunity for all of us to pause during this season of pandemic and shutdown to correct some things that were going down the wrong path! What an opportunity to draw closer to God as God draws closer to us! And what an opportunity to serve God by serving others in our communities in some new and creative ways!

Remember God is the author of redeeming, restoring, reviving, resuscitating, revitalizing, rejuvenating, and yes RESURRECTING what was once dead. It is the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ that conquered death, hell, and the grave. Hallelujah! (1 Corinthians 15:54-55) And it is that same resurrection power of Jesus that empowers us to take on the things that God is calling us to restore, repair, rebuild, and hit the ‘Reset’ button in order for us to move forward.

Let us pray.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for the blessings of a New Year and new season where we have been ‘Called to Renewal’. LORD, You are the author and finisher of our faith and we ask that Your Holy Spirit breathe new life in us. Help us to ‘Hit the Reset Button’ in our faith, in our relationships, in our communities, and in our worship. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

GOD bless and love you all!

Reverend Will Brown

L.Y.F.E. is… Devotional Series: The History of Juneteenth

Blessings and greetings L.Y.F.E. family!

Welcome to another edition of “L.Y.F.E. is…”!

We hope and pray that your hearts are encouraged and that you are blessed by this devotional!

The History of Juneteenth

Scripture: “The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.”

Psalm 103:6 (NIV)

By God’s grace, it’s June! And can you believe that we are halfway through the year?? This is often a busy month. A month that is earmarked for remembering ‘Dads and Grads’; a month where we applaud graduates on all educational levels for their hard work and commitment; a month where the seasons change from Spring to Summer; and a month where we have historically celebrated the end of slavery of people of African descent, known as Juneteenth.

The story of Juneteenth, aka “Freedom Day” or “Liberation Day” begins on June 19^th, 1865; nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. While the Emancipation Proclamation legally ended slavery in the United States; there were several thousand African Americans and people of African descent who did not know that they were free. But freedom finally came on June 19^th, 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger and some 2,000 Union soldiers arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and announced that all enslaved Black people were free by executive order and decree. The former slaves began to immediately celebrate with food, song, dance, and prayer. To date, Juneteenth celebrations across the nation have included prayer and religious services, speeches, picnics, family gatherings, song and dance. And on June 17^th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Juneteenth stands to remind us that though the African American experience includes the brutal chains of slavery, inhumane treatment, and historic injustice; emancipation did come, and it broke those physical shackles of slavery.

In our scripture text, David declares that the LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. God cares for the oppressed, the hurting, and the abused. We learn from David that God performs righteous deeds and justice. God’s grace and mercy toward the oppressed is shown in Biblical examples, from when God delivered the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt (Judges 6:7-9) to the treatment of Greek widows (Acts 6:1-7). And God’s grace and mercy, as seen through the liberation of slaves on Juneteenth, is one of the many modern day acts of righteousness and justice God worked for His children, African Americans in this country. God gave the world His Son, Jesus, the Eternal Emancipator and Liberator so that we would be spiritually free from the bondage of sin and free from the physical chains of slavery. We serve a God that is a God of the left out, locked out, locked down, left behind, looked down upon, the lowly, the lost and the lonely.

It is because of this celebration of Juneteenth that we find hope in times of uncertainty and strength in times of weakness. For it is Our God who will always perform righteousness and it is Our God who will see that justice is done to the oppressed.

Thus, we celebrate this act of righteousness and justice!

Let us pray.

Prayer: Dear LORD, we thank YOU for performing righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. GOD, You(LORD) gave this world Your Son Jesus, Our Emancipator and Liberator to free us from the spiritual bondage of sin and to free us from the physical, economic, social, emotional, psycho-emotional, and mental chains of today’s society. We have hope today because You, O GOD will see to it that Your justice is done to the oppressed. In JESUS’ name. Amen.

GOD bless and love you all!

Reverend Will Brown

Health Education Ministry - National and State COVID Services

Resource	Description	Website	Telephone
CDC - Free Vaccines	We want to make COVID-19 vaccination easy and accessible to everyone. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to anyone who wants one. We work with partners such as clinics, pharmacies and health departments to provide accurate and up-to-date information about vaccination services in your area. We can do this.	https://www.vaccines.gov	1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489)
Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Free COVID Testing	The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.	https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html
CA COVID Rent Relief	The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. Both, renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Depending on the address of your rental property, you may be eligible for a local program.	https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/	Information: 833-430-2122. Appointments: 833-687-0967.
National Institute of environmental Health Services	NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental Health Sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public.	https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/programs/coronavirus/
Johns Hopkins Medicine	Diverse and inclusive, Johns Hopkins Medicine: Together, we will deliver the promise of medicine. The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.	https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/2019-novel-coronavirus-myth-versus-fact	1-855-662-3017.
Medscape News & Perspective	Our mission is to improve patient care with comprehensive clinical information and resources essential to physicians and healthcare professionals. Medscape Reference is the most authoritative and accessible point-of-care medical reference available to physicians and other health care professionals on the Internet and via mobile devices.	https://search.medscape.com/search/?q=corona%20virus

Health Education Ministry - Childrens Resources

Resource	Description	Website	Phone (if available)
211	A free, non-emergency phone number that provides housing information and critical health and human services resources. 2-1-1 operates 24/7 with multi-lingual capabilities.	http://211alamedacounty.org/2-1-1-alameda-county-resource-finder/	2-1-1
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services	The mission is to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol or drug concerns.	http://www.acbhcs.org/	Substance Use Treatment & Referral Helpline 1-844-682-7215
Alameda County Library	OUR MISSION: We Grow Learners, Break Barriers, Build Futures OUR VISION: Kind, Connected Humans	https://aclibrary.org/explore/?post-type=blogs%2Cnews	510-745-1500
Alameda County Healthcare	An information resource for uninsured Alameda County residents seeking free or low-cost health care, including options for health insurance, doctors, and clinics. The site also has social service resources.	http://achealthcare.org/
Alameda County Public Health Department Family Health Line	A toll-free information and referral line that offers assistance with health care services for pregnant women, children and families in Alameda County.	https://acphd.org/mpcah/	888 604-INFO (4636)
AlamedaKids.org	Early Childhood Resources in Alameda County To view this in Spanish or Chinese, please choose "Language Translator" above. The Alameda Kids Online Resource Directory is easy – use the search button or links to find programs or services near you! You can find information including hours of operation, languages spoken, location, and eligibility requirements. Almost all resources are for children ages birth to 5 years and their families. Most resources are open to the public, but some will require a referral. You can print easy-to-read resource pages.	https://alamedakids.org/resource-directory/early-childhood-resource-directory.php	1-888-510-1211 M - F, 9am - 5pm
Bananas (Oakland)	BANANAS mission is to partner with families and child care providers to raise happy, confident children. We offer child care referrals and resources to families with young children and child care professionals in the Northern Alameda County cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont, Emeryville, and Alameda. If you need assistance with paying for child care, call us to see if you qualify for a subsidy program.	https://bananasbunch.org/parents-families/parent-programs-services/	Main: 510-658-7353 Child Care Referrals Phone: 510-658-0381
Help Me Grow	Parents wonder about what to expect - when should their child begin to talk or walk? Parents wonder about behaviors – like tantrums and showing affection. And parents want to know what it takes to build a strong foundation in the early years. We are here to help by plugging you into a grid of resources – like age-appropriate activities, parenting classes, and early intervention services that will support the well-being of your child.	https://alamedakids.org/help-me-grow	1-888-510-1211. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
4Cs of Alameda County (Hayward)	Offers an extensive database of state-licensed child care providers, payment assistance programs, and family supports with a helpful staff of specialists who speak multiple languages. The resource and referral services are free to all parents, regardless of income. Supports local child care providers with free and low-cost training, business counseling, professional development, and supports to improve the quality of child care services within Alameda County.	https://4calameda.org/parents-families/find-child-care/	Child Care Referral Line 510-244-0506
Hively (Pleasanton)	Support families in accessing child care and families can to other critical social services they need and find a community of support and care to help them thrive.	https://behively.org/family-resources/	925-417-8733
12 Things Every Child Needs for the Best Start in Life	8-page, full-color booklets available in four languages highlighting important tips for parents.	http://www.first5alameda.org/files/HMG/12_Things_Booklet_English_Final.pdf
Kit for New Parents	You can receive a free Kit for New Parents from First 5 California. It includes a variety of essential parent resources including: · Advice for New Parents DVD · What to do When Your Child Gets Sick book · Puppy and Friends Touch-and-Feel book · Tote bag · Brochures and more!	https://alamedakids.org/new-parent-kit http://www.first5alameda.org/get-a-parenting-kit-2
Car Seat Check Ups	Free car seat check-ups by trained and certified technicians will show you how to correctly install an infant or child car seat	https://acphd-web-media.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/resource-guides/docs/car-seat-flyer-jan-mar-2019.pdf
Alameda County Resource Guide for Men, Women and Children (in English and Spanish)	Assorted quick references to County programs and services	https://acphd-web-media.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/resource-guides/docs/resourceguide-pocket-2018.pdf	For health care referrals, call Family Health Line 888-604-4636, M-F, 8:30am-5pm or go to www.acphd.org For other needs, call 2-1-1, any time.
SparkPoint Centers	The Centers help families create step-by-step plans to tackle their unique needs, connecting them to financial services that address each issue they are experiencing. Resources designed with credit counseling, job training, career development, higher education, home ownership, tax preparation and more.	https://acphd-web-media.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/resource-guides/docs/sparkpoint-center.pdf
WIC	If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or raising children under 5? Get nutrition advice, help with breastfeeding, and checks to buy healthy foods!	https://acphd-web-media.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/resource-guides/docs/county-wide-outreach-flyer-2018-eng-spa.pdf
Smoking Cessation Support	Stop smoking resources	https://acphd-web-media.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/resource-guides/docs/tobacco-cessation.pdf	510-638-5864
Bethsaida Counseling Services	Our clinical team utilizes best practices to work with individuals and families who are experiencing stressors in their lives. We use a holistic approach to treatment that recognizes the connections between physical, mental, and spiritual health.	https://www.allen-temple.org/84-community-care/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2082:bethsaida-counseling-center&catid=84:health-a-social-services-ministry&Itemid=679	510-544-8945
Sesame Street in Communities	Media tools in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six. There are videos, activities, printables, and digital interactives feature our friendly, furry Muppets and help you playfully, meaningfully engage with kids during everyday moments. The site covers a wide range of topics, from school readiness to building healthy habits to tough issues such as divorce and hunger.	https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/register/

Health Education Ministry - Contra Costa County Resources

Resource	Description	Website	Phone Number	Address
Contra Costa County Resources Guide	The Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) mission is to care for and improve the health for all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems.	https://www.crisis-center	Health Emergency Information Line - 211; Health Services General Information (925) 957-5400	1220 Morella Ave, Suite 200 Martinez, CA. 945553

Contra Costa Health Services	MISSION: Contra Costa is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of its residents and the economic viability of its businesses. VISION: It is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable its residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.	https://www.contracosta.ca.gov	Emergency Information: 211 Contra Costa	Regional Medical Center - 1220 Morello Ave, Suite 200 Martinez, Ca. 94553.
	Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) provides quality health care to the public at many convenient locations. Services include Behavioral Health; EMS; Environmental Health; Hazardous Materials; Health Centers & Clinics; Health, Housing & Homeless; Health Plan -CCHP; Public Health Regional Medical Center	https://www.cchealth.org	Health Services General Information (925) 957-5400; Domestic Violence - Shelter and Crisis Counseling 1-888-215-5555; Mental Health (925) 646-2800; Senior Services 1-800-510-2020;	Health Centers & Clinics locations in Antioch; Bay Point; Brentwood; Concord; Martinez; Pittsburg; Richmond; San Pablo
Contra Costa Mental Health Services	Mental Health Crisis Services are available to anyone living in Contra Costa County that experiences a mental or emotional crisis. Services are available in person or over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.	https://www.cchealth.org	If you are experiencing a life-threatening, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you are experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, call 24-hour access line at 1 (888) 678-7277 for mental health resources or the Contra Costa Crisis Center at (800) 833-2900 for 24-hour crisis support.	Psychiatric Emergency Services - Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (north side) 2500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez Behavioral Health Services Administrative Office is located at 1340 Arnold Drive Suite 200, Martinez, CA. 94553
Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services (CCBHS)	Behavioral Health Services: Contra Costa residents can access Alcohol and other Drugs Services by calling the Behavioral Health Access line which provides screenings for treatments & referral information to the general public. The Behavioral Health Access Line also provides referrals to prevention programs. Contra Costa Behavioral Health is in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies to provide welcoming, integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve.	https://www.cchealth.org	1 (800) 846-1652	1340 Arnold Drive Suite 200, Martinez, CA. 94553
	Stand Against Domestic Violence (formerly Battered Women's Alternative) Provides emergency shelter, legal assistance, and a variety of other resources for victims of imitate partner violence.	https://www.cchealth.org	1 (888) 215-5555	Operated 24hours/day, with offices in Richmond, Concord and Antioch.
	Contra Costa Crisis Center: provides 24-hour suicide hotline; grief counseling programs; suicide prevention and more.	https://www.crisis-center.org	1 (800) 833-2900	Based in Walnut Creek
	Elder Abuse Prevention: Offers advice on elder abuse situations Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.	https://www.cchealth.org	1 (888) 545-SAFE or (510) 233-3427	Offices in Richmond
	Homeless Hotline: Referrals to homeless shelters in the East Bay, operated 24 hours/day	https://www.cchealth.org	1 (800) 808-6444
Alzheimer's Association - NorCal	The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia, by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.	https://www.alz.org-norcal	24/7 Hotline: 1 (800) 272-3900	Home Office: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL. 60601 With Chapters located in San Francisco; Berkeley; Lafayette; San Jose; San Rafael and Santa Rosa.
Contra Costa Health Services: COVID-19	All people age 12 or older can get vaccinated at a CCHS site even if they do not live or work in Contra Costa County, no appointment required. While all CCHS sites accept walk-ins without a previous appointment, people can also schedule an appointment online or by phone at 1 (833) 829-2626, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are vaccination services for Homebound people as well as Free Mobile vaccine Service.	https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org	Multilingual Call Center Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Vaccine locations: Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo
	Get Tested: You can get tested at a state or CCHS site. You do not need a doctor’s note to schedule a test but must make an appointment for most sites. Covid-19 testing is offered at no cost, testing is confidential. Only people living and working in Contra Costa County will be tested at county-operated testing sites. Results will take 2-3 days and turnaround time cannot be guaranteed. Please note that masks are required at all COVID-19 testing sites	https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org	Call 1 (833) 829-2626 to schedule appointment at any CCHS or State site.

Health Education Ministry - Hispanic Latino Latinx Resources

Resource Recurso	Description Descripción	Website Sitio Web	Telephone Teléfono	Address Dirección
La Clinica de la Raza Centro de Salud	The mission of La Clínica is to improve the quality of life of the diverse communities we serve by providing culturally appropriate, high quality, and accessible health care for all. La misión de La Clínica es mejorar la calidad de vida de las diversas comunidades.	https://laclinica.org	(510) 535-6400
Tiburcio Vasquez Centro de Salud	Dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality health care. Dedicado a promover la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad al brindar atención médica accesible y de alta calidad.	https://tvhc.org	(510) 471-5880
Domestic Abuse Abuso Doméstico	The Hotline: Cada contacto es personal. Algunas de las personas que nos contactan se identifican como sobrevivientes de abusos, algunas como amigos o familiares preocupados, otras como parejas abusivas que buscan transformarse a sí mismas. Si bien cada contacto es único, nuestros asesores se guían por la Política de Consentimiento y Etica de The Hotline y enfatizarán varios puntos clave durante su conversación.Su llamada es totalmente confidencial Amor es Respeto	https://espanol.thehotline.org	1(800)799-SAFE 1(800)799-7233 text LOVEIS to 22522
Help me Grow	Información gratuita y línea de ayuda de referencia para los bebés que usted ama. Podemos ayudarle a encontrar un grupo de juego, a explorar cuándo comenzará a caminar su bebé (¡o cuándo dejará de llorar!) o cómo prepararlo para la escuela. Help Me Grow puede responder a las preguntas cotidianas que tienen los padres acerca de sus niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años. No hay preguntas demasiado grandes o demasiado pequeñas. Vea lo que los padres opinan sobre la ayuda que recibieron y escuche lo que nuestro personal le puede ofrecer.	https://alamedakids.org/es	1-888-510-1211
FREEdom Store Open for all from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.	It takes a barrio! A community development organization; taking on an approach and a way of seeing, gang impacted youth through an asset-based lens. We mirror the positive assets that attract young people to gangs; sense of belonging, protection, rites of passages, and meeting basic needs to provide spaces where youth can heal, thrive and self-actualize. ¡Se necesita un barrio! Una organización de desarrollo comunitario; adoptando un enfoque y una forma de ver a los jóvenes impactados por las pandillas a través de un lente basado en acciones positivas. Reflejamos enque atraen a los jóvenes a las pandillas; sentido de pertenencia, protección, ritos de iniciación y satisfacción de las necesidades básicas para proporcionar espacios donde los jóvenes puedan sanar, prosperar y auto-realizarse.	http://www.homiesempowerment.com	(510) 542-9993 (510) 776-3740 (510) 485-2224	7631 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA, 94605
Suicide Prevention Prevención del Suicidio	La Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio es líder en la prevención del suicidio y la atención de crisis de salud mental.	https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/	1-888-628-9454 for Spanish
Centro para el control y la prevención de enfermedades	CDC 24/7: Salvamos vidas. Protegemos a la gente.	https://www.cdc.gov/Spanish/	1-800 CDC-INFO 1(800) 232-4636 TTY 888 232-6348
Ayuda para la salud mental	Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene una enfermedad mental, problemas emocionales o inquietudes sobre su salud mental, existen formas de obtener ayuda. Use estos recursospara encontrar ayuda para usted mismo, un amigo o un familiar. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce está en crisis y necesita ayuda inmediata, visite nuestra página de crisis.	https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/espanol/	1-866-615-6464 TTY: 1-301-443-8431

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Resource	Description	Website	Phone Number	Address
Alameda County Social Services: Adult and Aging Services	Abuse and Protection: Older Adult abuse and neglect; Domestic Violence; Area Agency on Aging; In-Home Supportive Services	http://www.alamedasocialservices.org	(510) 577-1900	6955 Foothill Blvd. Suite 143, Oakland, CA. 94605
Adult and Senior Services	For people looking for assistance and services for Adults and Seniors	http://www.acgov.org
Elder Abuse Reporting	Their goal is to provide the most up-to-date information identifying and reporting Elder Abuse, neglect and exploitation.	http://elder-abuseca.com	hotline: (866) 225-5277; (510) 577-3500	6955 Foothill Blvd. Floor 3, Oakland, CA. 94605
Alameda County Care Alliance - Public Health Institute	The Public Health Institute (PHI) leads and manages public health projects as a fiscal sponsor. They provide operational infrastructure and guidance to public health programs.	http://www.phi.org	(510) 285-5500: Fax: (610) 285-5501	555 12th Street Suite 290. Oakland, CA. 94607
Alameda County Care Alliance - Allen Temple	The ACCA Illness Care Program serves persons needing advanced illness care and their caregivers manage their spiritual, health, advance care planning, social and caregiving needs	https://www.allen-temple.org	(510) 544-8910	8501 International Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94601
Alzheimer's Association - NorCal	The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia, by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.	https://www.alz.org-norcal	24/7 Hotline: 1 (800) 272-3900	Home Office: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL. 60601 With Chapters located in San Francisco; Berkeley; Lafayette; San Jose; San Rafael and Santa Rosa
Alameda County Behavioral Health	Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (ACBHCS) - AB 1299. ACBHCS was established in accordance with the law to ensure that specialty mental health services, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) for any individual under 21 years of age are covered under Medi-Cal. Most specifically those foster children who are placed outside of their county of jurisdiction, are able to access mental health services in a timely manner consistent with their individualized strengths and needs and the requirements of EPSDT program standards and requirements. The mission of ACBHCS is to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda Cunty residents who are experiencing a serious mental health, alcohol or drug concern.	https://www.acbhcs.org	Contact (800) 491-9099.	200 Embarcadero Cove Suite 400, Oakland, CA. 94606
	The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), also known as Prop 63, was passed by California voters in 2004. MSHA is funded by a 1% tax on personal incomes above a million dollars and is designed to expand and transform California's county mental health systems. The MSHA includes five distinct funding streams: Community Services and Supports (CSS); Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI); Workforce Education and Training (WET); Capital Facilities and Technology (CFT); Innovative Programs (INN).	https://www.ACMHSA.org	In case of life-threatening emergency call 911; 24-hour Crisis Line: (800) 309-2131 or text "safe" to 20121 4 to 11 pm 7days a week; Parent Support Hotline; (800) 829-3777 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.	Contact ACMHSA Staff at (510) 567-8100; email: MHSA@acgov.org
	Housing Services. The Housing Services Office was established in 2007 through the MSHA. It was created as a result of broad public input on the importance of a person's living situation and home environment on their overall health and well-being.	https:// www.acbhcs.org	Housing Services Office: email: hso@acgov.org; Phone: (510) 567-8016; Fax: (877) 341- 5867	1900 Embarcadero Cove, Ste 206, Oakland, CA. 94606
	Substance Use Treatment: BHCS offers a high-quality continuum of substance use treatment and prevention resources that treat addiction and promote life-long recovery from alcohol and drugs. We recognize the devastating impact of addition in our community and for many of us, in the lives of those we love and care for. Our treatment services include specializations for Adolescents, and Adults, women, men, pregnant and post-partum women, and older Adults.	https:// www.acbhcs.org	For screening and referrals to any substance use level of care within our system, contact the 24/7 Substance Use Treatment & Referral Helpline 1 (844) 682-7215	200 Embarcadero Cove Suite 400, Oakland, CA. 94606
County of Alameda - Suicide prevention Program	Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, if you or someone you know is struggling with difficult life circumstances or uncomfortable thoughts and emotions we are here to help. You don’t need to be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings to call. Trained crisis intervention counselors are available to receive crisis calls and give supportive counseling 24 hours a day, every day. Translation is available in more that 140 languages. we also offer teletype (TDD) services for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals.	https://www.crisissupport.org	24-hour Crisis line 1 (800) 273-8255; Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Ca 24-hour Crisis line 1 (800) 309-2131: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1 (800) 273-8255
Suicide Prevention Information - Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)	According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is currently the third leading cause of death for youth and young adults aged 10 to 24 years. In light of that, we are providing this page for students, families, staff and community members who are looking for resources to help themselves or people they know who may be contemplating suicide. We encourage the AUSD community to share this page widely. AUSD's work on suicide prevention is part of its larger-scale fucus on student social-emotional health, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Multi -Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and restorative practices.	https://www.alameda.k12.ca.us	Alameda County Crisis Support line: 1 (800) 309-2131; Alameda County crisis Support Text: Text SAFE to 20121; California Peer-Run warm Line: 1 (855) 845-7415; Suicide Prevention Hotline 98000 273-8255	Alameda Unified School District. 2060 Challenger Dr, Alameda, CA. 94501. Office hours Mon - Fri 8;00 am to 5:00 pm. (510) 337-7000
Public Protection - Alameda County	Domestic Violence Prevention & Support: For life threatening emergencies including fire and Paramedics, call 9-1-1; Need help 2-1-1 is a free non-emergency service for housing, health & human services info	https://www.acgov.org-public safety	For County assistance, please call (510) 208-9770 for a menu of County Agencies and Departments	County of Alameda Administration Building 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555, Oakland, CA. 94612;
The Alameda County Family Justice Center (ACFJC)	Family Justice Center: A one-stop center, with 30 onsite and over 50 offsite agencies and programs, for individuals and families experiencing Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Assault and exploitation, Child Abuse, Child abduction Elder and dependent adult Abuse, and human trafficking. provides access to services countywide. Provides effective, comprehensive services to victims of interpersonal violence in a collaborative and coordinated way. Our ACFJC Client Navigators (on-site consultants) will link you to the services you request. The Center hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm	https://www.acfjc.org		Alameda County Family Justice Center - 470 27th Street Oakland, Ca. 94612

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