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Limited Services Dec 24,25,26

Christmas Eve (12/24):
No medical services. Referral desk open 3-9pm, peer counseling drop-in 6:30-8:30pm as usual.
 
Christmas Day (12/25):
No services, we apologize for the inconvenience.
 
Boxing Day (12/26):
The only medical service will be TB testing -- call at 5:45pm for same-night intake (call 5:30 if homeless). Referral desk open 3-9pm, peer counseling drop-in 6:30-8:30pm as usual.
 
Normal service schedule resumes 12/27.
 
 

Affordable Care Act (Covered CA) Enrollment Help

We now have Certified Enrollment Counselors (CECs) to answer questions about Covered California ("Obamacare") and help you enroll in affordable health care. Our counselors can speak several languages. There is currently a wait list for assistance, but to get started, please call (510) 548-2570 or (800) 6-CLINIC between the hours of M-F 3-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 4-8pm.
 
 

The Medical Section is Currently Accepting Applications!

Applications for the 2014 training cycle will be due by 11:59 PM on January 18, 2014.  The application is located here.  No prior experience necessary! 

Berkeley Free Clinic Blood Drive and Stem Cell Registry Event THIS SATURDAY!

Who: Berkeley Free Clinic
When: December 7, 2013 12pm-4pm
Where: Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Entrance  (2301 Bancroft Way) 
Why: Blood drive and stem cell registry was conceived as a life-affirming event where members of the community participate in the following activities:
1. Blood donation station, in partnership with the Blood Center of the Pacific
2. Bone marrow matching station, in partnership with Be The Match 
3. Organ donor registration, in partnership with the California Transplant Donor Network
4. Health insurance enrollment in Covered California, in partnership with our very own Certified Enrollment
 
We'd love to see you there! Please spread the word!
 

Apply to the Funding Section

No prior experience is necessary. We do require time commitment and dedication to providing non-profit health care. In exchange for your time, you will learn a variety of new skills such as grant writing, program evaluation, event planning, and media relations, all while participating in a meaningful volunteer experience.
 
Application to the funding section is a multi-part process. Applications are due December 15th. Please visit this link for more information.
 
We look forward to welcoming you to our collective. Good luck!

Berkeley Free Clinic Statement of Opposition to Albany Bulb Eviction

Berkeley Free Clinic Statement of Opposition

The Berkeley Free Clinic opposes the continuing eviction of City of Albany residents from the Albany Bulb and the forced displacement of these citizens to Berkeley and surrounding communities. The Albany City Council has not provided these Albany residents with adequate housing and social programs. The Council's only action prior to the eviction has been to pay the Berkeley Food and Housing Project $60,000 to absorb these 60 to 70 residents, in lieu of providing adequate services in Albany. Berkeley and surrounding cities do not have available housing and social services to accommodate this many new homeless people in such a short time. Forcing residents out of their stable community in the Albany Bulb is traumatic and will strain the already highly-impacted social services in Alameda County. It is the opinion of the Berkeley Free Clinic that the Albany Bulb Eviction is equivalent to eviction from low-income housing.

Background of the Albany Bulb Community and Eviction

Health Reform Web Resources

General Background

Healthcare.gov is a site run by the federal government that provides general information about insurance options under health reform. The Kaiser Family Foundation also has two cartoon video explainers: The YouToons Get Ready For Obamacare and Health Reform Hits Main Street.

California

Covered California, also known as the California exchange, is where California residents who are uninsured or purchasing insurance on their own can go to get subsidized health coverage and learn their Medicaid eligibility. Starting in October 2013, you will be able to enroll in subsidized exchange coverage (which will go into effect on January 1, 2014).

Other Resources

You can use this subsidy calculator (embeded below) to get an estimate of your Medicaid eligibility and/or how much insurance will cost starting in 2014.

Saturday Services Health and Wellness

The Berkeley Free Clinic in collaboration with the SHE Project offers a weekly health and wellness discussion. The SHE Project serves as a safe space that empowers female identified folks to learn about their reproductive and sexual health and the local resources available to them.

All women, womyn, trans and queer folks welcome! Join us in the Pillow Room at the Berkeley Free Clinic on Saturdays from 11am-12pm. Free high-end cosmetics, skincare, and beauty products provided for participants. Please direct questions to sheproject.wddc@gmail.com.

Berkeley Free Clinic Opposes Measure S

The Berkeley Free Clinic has always advocated for the disenfranchised in our community. To this end, we urge our volunteers and supporters to vote No on Measure S.

Saturday Women & Trans-inclusive Services: Expanded Hours and Peer Counseling Services!!

We are happy to announce new extended hours and services for our Saturday Women & Trans-inclusive Services! We are now open from 11am to 2pm. Our Saturday Women's Services will also include Peer Counseling! 

 

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