Overview
Nakia Resources is a voice-assisted platform designed to help people in San Francisco find essential resources like shelters, food, medical care, employment services, and legal assistance. The platform is provided by HealthRIGHT360 and offers 24/7 free access with multilingual support.
Key Features
- Voice-activated interface for hands-free interaction
- Real-time resource recommendations based on needs
- 24/7 availability and completely free service
- Multilingual support for diverse communities
- Direct links to 911 and SF's 311 hotline
- 2-minute call limit with 15-minute cooldown
- Accessible design for all users
- Mobile-responsive interface
Resource Categories
Shelters
Emergency and temporary housing options
Food Services
Meal assistance and food banks
Medical Care
Healthcare facilities and clinics
Employment
Job training and placement services
Legal Aid
Free legal assistance and counseling
Hotlines
Direct access to emergency services
Technical Stack
Frontend
- React for UI components
- Voice recognition API integration
- Accessible design patterns
- Responsive mobile layout
Backend
- Node.js server
- Voice AI processing
- Resource database management
- Real-time data updates
Integration
- Voice AI services
- SF resource databases
- Emergency hotline systems
- Multilingual translation APIs
Infrastructure
- PM2 for process management
- SSL/TLS security
- High availability setup
- Nginx reverse proxy
My Role
Full-stack development and deployment of the platform:
- Developed the voice-assisted interface
- Integrated AI voice recognition and processing
- Built the resource database and search system
- Implemented multilingual support
- Created accessible UI for diverse users
- Deployed and maintained production service
- Ensured 24/7 availability and reliability
Impact
This platform serves vulnerable populations in San Francisco, providing critical access to resources for those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or seeking essential services. The voice-assisted interface removes barriers for those with limited literacy or tech experience.