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Alternatives to Calling Police in Berkeley 2020-2021 Social Justice Zine Collective

When you’re in a situation that needs helpers to come, it’s natural to want to call 911. However, it’s often not the case where you want guns and violence to be part of the response. How can you make sure to get the right to help?

Questions to ask before calling 911 in the East Bay Area *adapted from “DC Alternative to Calling the Police Resource Guide and Flow Chart” Start with these questions: ● Is this inconvenience but something I can put up with? ● Can I resolve this through better communication? ● Can I handle this alone or with a friend / neighbor? ● Do I need a professional? Mediation: City of Berkeley Landlord-Tenant mediation- (510) 981-7368 SEEDS Community Mediation Service- (510) 542-9238 Fire and medical emergency: Alameda mobile dispatch- (510) 444-1616 UCB Advice Nurse- (510) 643-7197 Mental Health Crisis: UHS Counseling- (855) 817-5667 Alameda Crisis- 1 (800) 309-2131 LGBTQ+ Youth Trevor Lifeline- 1 (866) 488-7386 Oakland MH First (Fri&Sat 8PM-8AM)- (510) 999-9MH1 Domestic Violence: Family Violence Law Center and mobile team- 1 (800) 947-8301 Support for unhoused folks: Call 2-1-1 or text 898211 for free, non-emergency, easy access to housing information, and critical health and human services Sexual Violence: Bay Area Women Against Rape- (510) 845-7273