Crisis Resources for Immediate Care
Trans Lifeline
Call (877) 565-8860 or click this Trans Lifeline Link
988 Lifeline for LGBTQIA+
Dial 9-8-8 or click this 988 Lifeline Link
The Trevor Project
Oakland LGBTQ+ Center Peer Support Warmline
(510) 916-8988 (M-F 9am-5pm), (510) 916-8990 (M-F 12pm-8pm)
Alameda County Crisis Support Services
Call 1-800-309-2131, Text "Safe" to 20121 or click this Crisis Support Link
MACRO - City of Oakland Non-Violent Crisis Response 911 Alternative (Civilian Responders)
Call (510) 446-2276 or email MACRO@oaklandca.gov (Subject: "Request for Service @ Address/Location + Incident Type" :: Body: Description of the incident, any relevant history, and if possible, a picture.)
MACRO teams respond to calls about homelessness, some behavioral or mental health calls, and nonviolent community disturbances. Contact MACRO at the onset of a behavioral health issue or when there is initial concern for a person's mental health or well-being. The earlier a MACRO team can begin an intervention the better.
MACRO Responds to non-emergency, non-violent, non-criminal, “quality of life” calls for service.