2620 26th Avenue
Oakland, California  94601
510-437-2363 Main
510-437-2366 Fax

Medication Clinic

Who We Serve

• Adults ages 18 and older

• Must be Alameda County resident

• Must be referred by Alameda County ACCESS

• Not currently experiencing a medical emergency

• Have Medi-Cal or HealthPAC

• Moderate to some severe mental health issues

Please bring your photo ID and a list of all your current medications, and your insurance ID card (if you have it). Sausal Creek is no longer a crisis clinic, but as a mental health outpatient clinic, we are here to help you take the next step in your recovery journey. Clients may self-refer and walk in, and our team can assist in connecting you with Alameda County ACCESS, which is required for services. If a crisis does arise, we will do everything possible to help link you into the system of care.

New Hours

Walk-ins are welcome during Sausal Creek clinic hours.

• Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

About Sausal Creek & Our Staff

Sausal Creek is a Clinic-Based Mental Health Outpatient Clinic funded by AlamedaCounty. We specialize in serving the larger Fruitvale community in Oakland. Sausal Creek has a multidisciplinary team on-site to help you. Our team includes licensed clinicians, nurse practictioners, master- and associate-level clincians, and case managers who work together to provide the support you need.

Program News

Sausal Creek: Then and Now

Sausal Creek has grow from its roots as a crisis and emergency medication clinic for the uninsured into a more comprehensive outpatient program. Today, it focuses on case management, medication support, and brief interventions — working alongside individuals and community partners to create personalized recovery plans.

Mental Health Outpatient Support

Our approach focuses on respect, choice, and empowerment. Our staff will provide you with the information and support you need to make decisions about your health and well-being, using harm reduction techniques. At Sausal Creek, we can help you:

• Connect with intensive mental health care or long-term support

• Apply for entitlements, insurance, benefits, and financial supports

• Connect to healthcare, including primary care

• Access all kinds of other helpful services and supports:

• Food and housing resources

• Job search resources

• Legal supports

• Family resources

• LGBTQIA+ supports

• And more

Languages Served & Interpretation Support

At Sausal Creek, we offer services in Spanish and provide interpretation support for other languages as needed, ensuring that language is never a barrier to accessing care. Our team is equipped to assist wth real-time interpretation services. If you require language assistance, please let us know in advance, and we will make the necessary arrangements to ensure that you receive the support you need.

You can call the crisis line for support, any time, day or night. The crisis support service members can help if you’re in crisis, feel suicidal, or just need to talk.

Website: 

Crisis Support of Alameda County

You can go to Highland Hospital ER for walk-in, in-person support. You can click the address link below to get driving directions from your location.

Address & Phone:

1411 E. 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602

510-437-4800

You can go to John George for walk-in, in-person support if you are in immediate crisis. You can click the address link below to get driving directions from your location

Address & Phone:

2060 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro,
CA 94578

510-346-1300