Resources
Students Run Oakland is here to support you every step of the way!
Training Resources
Your School Captain and Weekend Captain are your first resources for any questions about your training. Each week’s training schedule is on the Events and Training Schedule page. Additional background information is in your Student Handbook.
Nutrition Resources
Nutrition is an important part of training, and of maintaining general good health. Your Student Handbook contains basic nutritional information and ideas for healthy snacks. You can also check the Nutrition section, and watch the Events and Training Schedule page for information on upcoming nutrition clinics.
Injury Prevention Resources
Your School Captain is the first person you should talk to if you have questions about an injury or about injury prevention.
Your Student Handbook has information about injury prevention including running-related issues such as sore knees or hamstrings, shin splits, blisters, athlete’s foot, sunburn, and heat exhaustion.
For more information about medical care or health-related issues, you can also check these resources:
- Your school clinic (contact your Student Liaison for specific phone number)
- Alameda County Department of Health Services (510) 267-8000
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437
- CDC National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline (800) 227-8922
- Kaiser Teen Clinic – Oakland (510) 752-1200
- Planned Parenthood (800) 967-7526
For help or questions about alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, you can call:
- Department of Behavioral Health Care Services (510) 567-8100
- Public Health Department Clearinghouse (888) 604-4636
- California Smokers’ Helpline (800) 776-2888
School and Home Resources
Your Student Liaison is your primary resource for non-running related issues. For example, if you are worried about your grades, are having trouble getting to practices, or just need someone to listen, please contact her. If you are more comfortable, you can also talk to a volunteer mentor who can help you find the right resources. You can also call a telephone hotline.
- Student Liaison Michelle Deiro (510) 917-0205
- Teen Relationship Improvement Program (TRIPP) (510) 208-5985
- Teen Line (800) 443-8336
- Hit Home – Youth Crisis Hotline (800) 448-4663
College Resources
Your Student Liaison is your primary resource for questions about college admission and college scholarships, and the Events and Training Schedule page will have information on upcoming college preparation clinics. There will be a college admissions workshop held for seniors the first part of November to assist with writing personal statements and filling out college applications (many are due Nov. 30). Additional college workshops will be held for all students later in the season.
Your Student Liaison may also direct you to some of the following resources:
- Your school guidance counselor
- College Track
- CollegeWorks
- East Bay College Fund