Same-day services with Bridge Clinic via Substance Use Navigators are available to everyone, regardless of insurance status. English and Spanish-speaking staff are available, and interpreter services are available for other languages.
Location
Bridge Substance Use Clinic at Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st St, E-1, Oakland, CA 94602
Contact Information
Bridge Clinic Substance Use Navigator (SUN):
Call or Text: (510) 545-2765
Email: SUN@alamedahealthsystem.org
Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Same-day responses and services.
Telehealth and in-person visits available.
- View Bridge Clinic flyers
- Download a substance use safety plan and overdose prevention toolkit
- Click for free needle exchange and narcan (naloxone) locations in the East Bay
Services
Core Services
Recovery Services:
- One-on-one counseling
- Drug & alcohol education
- Relapse Prevention Groups
- Same-day MAT appointments (telehealth/in-person)
- Behavioral health services (dual diagnosis)
- Residential & outpatient treatment linkage
Substance use clinical services:
- Medications for addiction treatment with specialists, including treatment for opioids (pills, heroin, etc.), alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine. Example life-saving medications for addiction include buprenorphine (Suboxone), naloxone (Narcan), naltrexone (Vivitrol) and more.
- HIV/HCV/STI testing & treatment
- Harm reduction & hygiene supplies
- Telehealth and on-site services at the Bridge Clinic (located at Highland Hospital, OA-1), behavioral health services, and intensive outpatient treatment.
- Expert advice on any clinical issue relating to addiction.
Additional Services On-Site
Special Services
- Parenting Classes
- Childcare Services
- Mental Health Services Referral
- Anger Management
- HIV Education and Resources
- Clean and Sober Outings
Case Management
- Develop a healthy lifestyle
- Develop new parenting techniques
- Locate housing or a live-in recovery program
- Find employment or get job training.
Download flyers
Download the Bridge Clinic Flyers & Brochures
• Bridge Clinic flyer — English (JPG)
• Bridge Clinic flyer — Spanish (JPG)
Hours & Access Info
- Monday
- 9am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 9am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 9am – 4:30pm
- Friday
- 9am – 4:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Same Day Access & Availability
Same-day services available by telehealth and some in-person. Some intensive treatment services require insurance authorization, but people can receive other services while getting insurance eligibility in place.
Please Bring (Required & Recommended Documents)
People will be seen regardless of insurance or documentation, but please share whatever insurance and ID is available to support the full scope of services.
Languages Available
Interpreter services for other languages
Providers
Dr. Andrew Herring
Dr. Erik Anderson
Dr. Monish Ullal
Dr. David Tian
Dr. Nicola Longmuir
Ryan White Funding
Alameda Health System receives Ryan White funding for:
- Medical Case Management Services
- Substance Abuse Services- Total