Family Wellness Services

Women, Infants, and Children

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program provides free nutrition education, food vouchers, breastfeeding support, and referrals. Low-income women who are or were recently pregnant, and low-income children under the age of five may be eligible. Learn more about WIC.

Berkeley Black Infant Health 

The Berkeley Black Infant Health (BBIH) Program supports the health of pregnant and postpartum Black mothers and infants in Berkeley. BBIH provides physical and mental health resources and social support in a culturally relevant setting, so that participants can improve their well-being and the quality of life for their babies. Staff provide stress-management and skill-building classes, health information, referral services, and group/individual support meetings.

Eligibility:

• Identify as an African-American mother and pregnant, postpartum, or parenting a child ages 0-5 years old

Accessing this service:

• Black Infant Health services are by appointment only. For more information about the program, or to schedule an appointment, call (510) 981-5167 or email phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov.

Berkeley Fatherhood Initiative 

The Fatherhood Initiative Program creates a space for fathers and father figures to meet, celebrate fatherhood, discuss topics related to fatherhood, challenges, tips, and share resources to support positive fatherhood. The goal of the program is to help fathers thrive in their role as loving, engaged, and healthy parents in their children’s lives.

Eligibility:

• Live, work, play, or pray, in Berkeley, CA
• Identify as a father or a father-figure

Accessing this service:

• For more information about the program or to sign-up for notifications, call (510) 981-5350 or email fatherhoodinitiative@berkeleyca.gov.

School-based Health Centers

The City of Berkeley’s Public Health Division partners with Berkeley Public Schools to provide health services for teens. The Health Centers at Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy offer free physical and mental health services, and health education for students.

Eligibility:

• Current student at Berkeley High School or Berkeley Technology Academy

Accessing this service: 

• Students can request an appointment online.

Parents-as-Teachers

The Parents-as-Teachers Program provides no-cost support for Medi-Cal–eligible City of Berkeley residents with children in grades K–8. Families can get personalized help from a Public Health case manager. Case managers can help connect families with medical, dental, and behavioral health care. They also provide referrals for housing, food, transportation, and educational support.

Eligibility:

• Medi-Cal eligible City of Berkeley residents
• Have a child in grades K-8

Accessing this service:

• PAT services are by appointment only. For more information about the program, call (510) 981-5350 or email phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov.
• Parents or caregivers can submit an interest form online.
• Providers, community agencies, and families can submit referrals by calling (510) 981-5350 or by emailing pmailbox@berkeleyca.gov.