Urban Social Services and Advocacy

At Urban Social Services and Advocacy, we are driven to help underserved communites overcome obstacles to a stable, successful life. All of our employees and volunteers have lived experience in one or more of these communities and we approach our clients with cultural and linguistic competency and humility. 

Vision Statement:

We see a community where shared experiences create bridges of understanding and compassionate support, forming the heart of our collective journey. In this vision, we aspire to be a steadfast source of holistic care across housing, employment, reentry, mental health, and support services. Embracing every individual's unique narrative, we envisage a future where our community stands as a reliable haven, acknowledging, listening, and uplifting each person as they rebuild and flourish.

Our organization provides a diverse array of services tailored to meet the distinct needs of our clients, including:

• Wrap-around services
• Advocacy for underserved communities
• Community Supports
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
• Community Health Workers (CHW)
• Service provider support
• Re-entry services
• Re-entry Life Skills Training
• Case Management / Navigation
• Wound care / Street medicine
• Narcan distribution
• Mutual Aid
• Harm Reduction education and distribution
• DMV verification for low/no-income individuals
• Housing navigation
• Mental Health Navigation
• Human Rights consulting
• Life Skills Training
• Peer Support
• Client Advocacy
• CalKIDS Free Account Setup
• Help filing for LLC and Corporations
• Business Startup and Development support