Roots Community Health

Roots Community Health Healing our community from within through integrated health care, support services and empowerment. Roots Community Health is a nonprofit based in East Oakland.

We take an empowerment approach to all of our services and programs. We are committed to supporting each person's "whole health"--addressing not only physical and mental health, but also access to opportunity and freedom from violence. Our Mission

To provide the highest quality comprehensive health care and mental health services to Oakland residents with the goal of eliminating health disparities in our community; to identify the roots of suffering and illness and address them through community-responsive, culturally appropriate service delivery; to focus on providing excellent access to comprehensive care in a safe and dignified environment; to identify and treat not only the symptoms, but also the roots of physical and mental ailments affecting our patients and our community; to establish roots and partnerships within our community to address issues of violence, substance abuse, poor nutrition and limited access to educational and vocational opportunities; and to provide state-of-the-art, top-quality care while honoring the roots of culture, heritage and tradition.

03/24/2026
You’re invited into a sacred space for learning, healing, and connection.📅Friday, March 27 | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLearn fr...
03/24/2026

You’re invited into a sacred space for learning, healing, and connection.

📅Friday, March 27 | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Learn from our trusted experts through meaningful conversations that center hormonal and reproductive health, blending traditional practices with modern health education.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/9bye50YrgMX

Step into better health with us 👟Our monthly Diabetes Wellness Walk Group meets the last Saturday of every month from 9:...
03/23/2026

Step into better health with us 👟

Our monthly Diabetes Wellness Walk Group meets the last Saturday of every month from 9:00–10:30 AM!

📍Cuesta Park in Mountain View (BBQ pits)

Come move your body, meet new people, and support your health! (Open to both Roots patients and community members).

The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, March 24th.We will be back, next Tuesday, March 31st at 10am. Plea...
03/21/2026

The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, March 24th.

We will be back, next Tuesday, March 31st at 10am. Please check out our archives on our website for previous episodes: https://ow.ly/aHkA50YcQEk

Spring has sprung—what better way to welcome the season than by getting your hands in the soil with our Youth Wellness G...
03/20/2026

Spring has sprung—what better way to welcome the season than by getting your hands in the soil with our Youth Wellness Garden? 🌱

📅 Every Wednesday | 3–5 PM
📍 7823 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

Come grow with us (Community members: ages 13-26)! 🌿

Did you know? If you suffer from acute to chronic asthma and live in  , you may qualify for FREE services and supplies.R...
03/19/2026

Did you know? If you suffer from acute to chronic asthma and live in , you may qualify for FREE services and supplies.

Roots Community Health offers free home care services and education for East Oakland residents with .

For more info:
📞 Call: 510-850-6868
📧 Email: clinicalprograms@rootscommunityhealth.org

“For many in our community, access to a shower, fresh food, or a warm meal is a big deal.”— Chineda F.Every week, Welcom...
03/19/2026

“For many in our community, access to a shower, fresh food, or a warm meal is a big deal.”— Chineda F.

Every week, Welcome Wednesday (our open-access day) brings resources and services together in one place.

At Roots, there is no wrong door to care, and we work to make every visit matter.

Donate today to help keep Welcome Wednesdays going strong: https://ow.ly/Bm8f50YvtYU

This Saturday, get ready to fire up your glutes with a high-energy band workout designed to tone, strengthen, and burn. ...
03/19/2026

This Saturday, get ready to fire up your glutes with a high-energy band workout designed to tone, strengthen, and burn. 💪🏾🔥

📅March 21 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Led by fitness instructor Danielle Duffy, this workout welcomes all fitness levels. Bring a friend and come ready to move and sweat: https://ow.ly/m9kn50Yrpeo

Last month, we showed up for the community at our Job Fair! 💼Community members connected with employers, explored career...
03/18/2026

Last month, we showed up for the community at our Job Fair! 💼

Community members connected with employers, explored career paths, and learned about resources for long-term growth.

These events are about more than jobs—they’re about building pathways to economic empowerment.

Thank you to everyone who made it a success, as we work to make this a quarterly event!

No one is “hard to reach.” Care shouldn’t depend on an address.Through our Street Team Outreach Medical Program (STOMP),...
03/17/2026

No one is “hard to reach.” Care shouldn’t depend on an address.

Through our Street Team Outreach Medical Program (STOMP), Roots brings healthcare and support directly to community members living in encampments, meeting people where they are.

Donate today to support our team:
https://ow.ly/Bl1n50YvtPa

 , make your voice heard! 🗣️Join us at the 40x40 Community Safe Keeping Meeting and help shape a safer, stronger neighbo...
03/17/2026

, make your voice heard! 🗣️

Join us at the 40x40 Community Safe Keeping Meeting and help shape a safer, stronger neighborhood! Connect with neighbors, share your ideas, and be part of real change.

📅Thursday, 3/19 | 5:30-7:30PM
📍Armstead Hall
🔗 https://ow.ly/FnBc50Yt9pw

Parents-to-be, this one’s for you 🤎Join our 6-week virtual Birth Education Class, Tuesdays from 3:30-5PM.We’ll cover hos...
03/16/2026

Parents-to-be, this one’s for you 🤎

Join our 6-week virtual Birth Education Class, Tuesdays from 3:30-5PM.

We’ll cover hospital care, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and everything you need to feel informed for your birth journey. Register here: https://ow.ly/BXg550YiOPh

Address

9925 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94603

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15107771177

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