OAA empowers, enriches and restores the lives of women and children in crisis. We promote family harmony through advocacy, education, support services, counseling and referrals. Following are some of the many services we provide to our clients.
Help Line
- Our volunteers and staff are available 24/7 to answer your distress call. Our toll free helpline is 1-833-ASHIANA (1-833-274-4262).
Support Services
- OAA Home
- Translation services (languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, etc.)
- Social Services (assist in applying for: public assistance, section 8 housing, cal-works, medical etc.)
- Transportation services
- Career Development
Referral Services
- Emergency and short term housing
- Legal assistance (refer to private attorneys or Bay Area Legal Aid. OAA will not cover costs)
- Anger management & parenting classes (by referral)
Counseling
- Counseling (individual, family, premarital, marriage, career)
- Religious guidance/counseling through Islamic principles
- Anger management & parenting classes