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Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Individuals who believe they have no filing requirement may be eligible for a credit amount. This site may also help with prior returns.

Provides suicide prevention and crisis hotline for Marin county residents. Counselors provide 24 hours immediate and confidential support.

Provides support to businesses (including management, employees, and community programs) around diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Consultation, training and resources promote diversity, equity and inclusion to assist people in the workplace acquire the knowledge and interpersonal skills they need to work effectively with individuals with disabilities. Supports businesses in developing awareness and understanding to break down barriers and strengthen successful communication and productive interaction.

Provides income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance at affordable rates as a way to meet California's mandatory auto insurance law, regardless of immigration status.

Provides a supported living program for adults age 20+ with Autism Spectrum Disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Clients work toward self-reliant living and learn to advocate for themselves through a wide variety of support offered at the center.

Provides a program for adults with severe or multiple intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tailors individual program to help these adults actively participate in their own communities. Offer community awareness training, recreation and leisure skills development, domestic skills and a vocational program.

Answers and responds to reports of suspected safety defects in vehicles, vehicle equipment, and child safety seats. Provides information about air bags, highway safety, and the proper use of child safety seats.

Provides in-home, low cost broadband Internet service for families that have a child in grades K-12 who are currently enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, or families that qualify for housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. The program offers Internet service for $9.95 per month (plus tax), the option to buy a computer for under $150 (plus tax), free access to online, in print and classroom Internet training, no activation fees or equipment rental fees, guarantee of no price increase so long as an eligible child is enrolled in the free lunch program during their K-12 attendance and no credit check requirement. Website has extensive information about the program.

Partners with the County's CalWORKs program to offer employment readiness and job placement services in Central and East Contra Costa to those with limited English proficiency who are receiving assistance from the County. Directly referred to the program by the County, participants focus on obtaining and retaining employment as they build a path to self-sufficiency and earned income.

Provides information, resources, and printed materials to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury and disability in the United States. Researches and provides information on infectious diseases, food borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and educational information including child's developmental milestones and screenings. Website has extensive information including A-Z topics on current health issues and preparedness.

Provides prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and online activities for families such as art, music and more. Clients can meet with a community resource specialist and socialize with other parents. Center offers Kinder Readiness classes, ages and stages questionnaire and virtual HMG playgroup.

Provides a She/They teen group for middle school and high school students. Process focus group that centers on relations, and social sup. Ran by trained Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.

Provides law enforcement and fire prevention services within the City of Richmond.

Provides 15 to 20 pounds of fresh produce two times per month to qualifying households that are in need of food assistance. Produce is distributed from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Mobile Trucks.

Regulates sources of air pollution in the nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma counties. Operates 800-Exhaust to report smoking vehicles, 800-Help-Air for air quality reports and open burning. Website contain current air quality measurements and alerts.

Provides education, information, socialization and services for visually impaired or blind individuals. Provides home visits to assist those with reduced vision in coping with the problems of daily living, and support groups in El Cerrito and Pittsburg. Offers an adult day program at site Tuesdays. Provides free Early Detection program at various sites; service is free for adults. Provides referrals to eye exams and glasses at low cost or no cost for individuals with no vision insurance coverage and individuals on Medicare.

Provides pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

Provides services for ham radio operators in Contra Costa County including licensing exams. During a disaster or emergency crisis, Amateur Radio operators set up and operate organized communication networks locally for governmental and emergency officials, as well as non-commercial communication for private citizens affected by the disaster. Amateur Radio operators are most likely to be active after disasters that damage regular lines of communications due to power outages and destruction of telephone, cellular and other infrastructure-dependent systems.

Operates automotive repair and smog check station licensing units and several programs related to automotive repair and vehicle emissions including the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) which assists consumers needing Smog Check repairs to bring their vehicles into compliance with emissions standards. CAP allows qualified motorists to receive financial assistance for emissions-related repairs from the state. Eligible consumers can receive payment to retire their high-polluting vehicle. The Bureau of Automotive Repair takes complaints against auto repair shops and smoking vehicles; helps consumers to locate hard-to-find emissions parts, and offers a free auto body inspection program. Extensive information available online; see website for more information.

Provides groceries to low-income seniors 55+. Individuals receive a bag with fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned food. To apply, pick up an application at the distribution site or contact the Food Bank.

Acts as the liaison between a pregnant woman and the services needed to provide the child a healthy start and the mother a healthy pregnancy. Coordinates initial prenatal appointment and referrals to programs for pregnant women i.e. WIC. Makes referrals as needed, offers genetic counseling, prenatal testing, brief counseling on substance abuse issues and community outreach.

Offers emergency preparedness information, CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) classes, emergency management planning for the city, and hazardous materials mitigation.

Provides the following services at no additional charge: mosquitoes - inspection and control; mosquitofish - by request, inspection, and placement; rats and mice - inspection and advice on prevention and exclusion; skunks - inspection and assistance; ticks - identification; ground-nesting yellowjackets - inspection and control of ground nests, only; bees - inspection and education, public education - literature and presentations.

Conducts follow up investigations on all reported felony offenses and certain misdemeanor offenses that occur in the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County to determine the facts. Investigates and identifies individuals responsible for the crime in addition to recovery of stolen property.