Monkeypox: What to Know
You may have heard about the recent increase in reported cases of monkeypox and want to learn more. Monkeypox is a rare disease that spreads from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus but primarily through close, often skin-to-skin contact with people who have monkeypox symptoms, such as rash and sores.
Many cases in the U.S. currently appear within networks of self-identified gay and bisexual men and transgender people; however, anyone can become infected and spread monkeypox.
While the current risk of getting monkeypox to the general public is low, stay informed about how it spreads by visiting the Alameda County Public Health Department website and contact your health provider if you’ve been exposed or have symptoms.
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Know your Zone for Wildfire Evacuation
In the event of a wildfire or an emergency situation, law enforcement and fire agencies issue evacuation warnings or evacuation orders for impacted areas. These notices are issued for a zone with an evacuation status.
You can get those notices early by registering for Zonehaven, the program used by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Zonehaven offers evacuation resources and information to help county residents safely leave or avoid dangerous areas in emergencies, such as wildfires. Remember, “when in doubt, get out.”
Register for Zonehaven here. For additional information on countywide text, voice, and email alerts, visit the AC Alert website.
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New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs support for mental health-related distress, call or text the new national number, 988, or chat 988Lifeline.org.
988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help offer compassionate, accessible care and support. With the rollout of 988, 211 Alameda County staff can help receive calls, share resources, and provide insights related to this vital service.
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Welcome Amanda Cruz to 211!
Amanda is Eden I&R's newest Housing Community Resource Specialist. She comes from Contra Costa County Coordinate Outreach Referral Engagement. She worked as a Lead Outreach Specialist for the Housing Disability Advocacy Program team for 4 years. Prior to that, she was an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor for a Women's Residential Program.
Amanda is excited to learn about Alameda County's resources and can't wait to start taking calls regarding housing issues. Her hobbies include binge-watching a new series and cuddling with puppies and a soft blanket.
One thing Amanda would like everyone to know is her passion for helping Alameda County's underserved population, and she will always advocate on their behalf!
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Housing Community Resource Specialist: Help Eden I&R pilot a centralized housing service function and advocate for callers in need of housing resources or at risk of losing housing. To learn more about this role, view the details here.
Volunteers: As an Eden I&R / 2-1-1 Alameda County volunteer, you can help connect people to valuable resources in the community. View the details here to get involved.
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A social worker called looking for domestic violence resources for her client in Oakland who was in the emergency room with physical and emotional injuries. 211 staff contacted A Safe Place and secured a bed for her client that night.
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211 By the Numbers - July 2022 |
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211 Alameda County:
7,002 conversations handled
9,546 referrals provided
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Demographics:
70% female
24% single mothers with minor children
51% living with disabilities
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Average Call Length:
5:44 minutes
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Average Wait Time:
2:43 minutes
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Services Database:
104 agency record updates
283 program record updates
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Housing Database:
168 units added
1,815 records updated
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Website page views:
42,507
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Website Sessions/visitors:
11,568
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"211 staff were very helpful, very insightful, and made sure that all my needs were met to their best ability. I thank you." |
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) |
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) offers housing and human services resource referrals to People Living with HIV/AIDS via a designated phone line and through one-on-one, in-person assistance at clinics and AIDS Service Organizations.
Last month, AHIP completed 153 calls and provided 606 housing referrals and 131 referrals to services. AHIP assisted 1 client with Coordinated Entry System navigation and document readiness. Year to date, AHIP has provided assistance to 129 unduplicated clients.
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Thank You to Our Partners |
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Partner Spotlight - Bay Area Community Health
Bay Area Community Health (BACH) is a nonprofit community health center providing services to the medically underserved and uninsured in southern Alameda County (BACH North) and Santa Clara County (BACH South).
BACH was formed in 2020 with the merger of southern Alameda County’s Tri-City Health Center and Santa Clara County’s Foothill Community Health Center. BACH serves more than 100,000 people, who rely on high-quality healthcare services, regardless of their immigration status, ethnicity, disabilities, or ability to pay.
Visit BACH's website to learn more.
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Donor Spotlight - The Firedoll Foundation
“If you are not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.”
They focus on funding 5 different areas: Community Development and Entrepreneurship in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, Immigrant Issues and Human Rights, Environmental Conservation, the Peace Process in the Middle East, and Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Eden I&R is so grateful for their commitment and support!
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Eden I&R is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We envision a community empowered with information and connected to resources so that all people obtain health, happiness, hope, and improved livelihoods.
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