Breathe California of the Bay Area

Offers education programs, referrals for TB testing, library, literature, classes and speakers on the topic of lung disease.

Description:

Provides education, advocacy and research to fight lung disease. Provides school programs, a print, video and film library, literature, speakers' bureau, stop-smoking classes and workplace programs. Also provides breathing improvement classes for persons with chronic lung disease, summer camp for asthmatic children, group meetings for parents of asthmatic children, free breathing equipment to low-income persons and several support groups. Brochures and pamphlets are available. Some literature and programs are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog and other languages. Offers continuing education programs for health professionals, teachers and community members. Formerly known as American Lung Association of Santa Clara - San Benito Counties.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 1 block.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Most services are free. Others vary with service and income. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

General public, lung disease patients and their families, caregivers, health care personnel, school children, educators, teen and adult tobacco users

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone or mail. Physician's prescription required for equipment and breathing classes. Physician's approval required for children's camp.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
San Benito County
Santa Clara County