COVID-19 (Novel Corona Virus) Update 3/16/2020
As a Community Center, we are first and foremost committed to the health and well-being of our community, clients, volunteers, and staff.
The Bay Area is among the U.S. region's with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
After careful consideration and receiving information provided by the CDC, World Health Organization, & state and local health department officials, we have made the decision to suspend all Center support groups through the end of March.
We will also be implementing an abbreviated schedule for our staff and volunteers asap, until we are confident that the Center is safe from COVID-19. Our decision is being made out of an abundance of caution for the entire community.
This is a constantly evolving situation and the Center is working in collaboration with our community partners and public health officials, to provide reliable COVID-19 screening and treatment information, and identify ways to effectively support our LGBTQ+ community and the community at large during this pandemic.
Please see local and CDC COVID-19 updates at the following links:
For real-time verified updated information, you are encouraged to visit these valid websites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov
Alameda County Public Health Department
www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
City of Berkeley Public Health Division
www.cityofberkeley.info/publichealth
Alameda County Updates
http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
CDC updates
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/index.html
Updates will be made about our programs and services via our
website www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org, email newsletter, and social media.
Community Resources: Click here.
Please contact one of our wellness services coordinators
to learn about services at the center or in our community
For general questions and updates about
Center services & Calendar: reception@oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
Youth Coordinator:
Tamala Drake-Smith: t.drake-smith@oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
Wellness Coordinators:
TaiRance "Omega" Kelly:
Benjamin Jackson:
CEO
joe.hawkins@oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
OR call
510-882-2286
You may also call the Center Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm, at 510-882-2286.
Wishing you the best of health,The Staff and Board of The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.