Oakland STOMP is Roots’ street medicine program that brings care to the people in homeless encampments. We deliver outreach, benefits enrollment, linkage to services and treatment, and medical care to homeless individuals throughout the city of Oakland. By building long-term relationships and reducing harm, we are able to reach those members of our community who have been marginalized from traditional healthcare, while improving the health of our community overall.
Eligibility:
Resident of an encampment in the area being served
Medical care:
- Prescription refill
- Medical consultation
- Physicals
- Family planning (birth control)
- Health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes)
Resources and support:
- Connection to services
- Self-care/hygiene supply kits
- Benefits enrollment/renewal
Flyer:
Download our flyer here
Schedule
Tuesdays:
1pm-5pm: West Oakland (rotating sites)
6pm-8pm: East Oakland (23rd & E. 12th)
Wednesdays:
9am-4:30pm: “Welcome Wednesday” Walk-in to our flagship clinic at 9925 International Blvd. to see a healthcare provider and access many social and community services. Accessible via AC Transit Bus Lines 1, 1R, 98
Thursdays:
1pm-5pm East Oakland (rotating sites)
6pm-8pm East Oakland (100th & Pearmain)
Call 510-809-5212 to find out where exactly STOMP will be on a specific day