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Distributes Eyes of Hope gift certificates to low-income children through VSP's network of community partners. Parents and guardians interested in seeking assistance through the Eyes of Hope program must work through the VSP Provider. VSP does not issue gift certificates directly to the public. The local providers are listed on the website. School nurse and some youth programs may have applications and be able to provide assistance.

Provides local information and referral, education and support to cancer patients, their families and friends. Services include public education programs, literature, information on obtaining financial assistance, free wigs, support groups for cancer patients and their families. The Discovery Shop in Walnut Creek is a thrift shop which supports the agency.

Provides site-based life skills support groups in Laotian, Mien, Khmu, Thai, and Vietnamese. Offers case management, translation, and counseling services to help individuals assimilate into their community.

Provides ADHD resource information and support groups via zoom within Contra Costa County. Website has extensive information including calendar of ADHD support groups/educational classes, annual events and local resources.

Offers a supplemental nutrition program that helps low income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants, and young children eat well, be active and stay healthy. Provides supplemental food benefits using a WIC card. Offers nutrition and breastfeeding support and education, and referrals to other health and community services. Offers a mobile-friendly application and website at m.wic.ca.gov for clients to find a WIC local agency and WIC grocers.

Provides a variety of services for burn/fire survivors including: camps for children, young adults and adults supportive services, back-to-school program to help burn survivors with scars return to school, workshops and conferences. Also provides burn survivors with resources information and when possible some financial assistance if needed. Program connects burn survivors to facilitated peer support.

Maintains complete list of reuse and recycling options by material types including locations in Contra Costa County. Provides list of materials accepted in local curbside collection programs including e-waste and hazardous waste. Maintains thrift shop location information and items accepted in Contra Costa County. Website has extensive information.

Provides dental services for Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal recipients. Services include x-ray, exams, cleaning, treatment, crowns and partials. On-call oral surgeon available at Martinez emergency room for weekend and evening hours.

Provides programs to prepare high school juniors and seniors and adult learners for careers. High school students should inquire with their school counselor. Adult classes are offered in these areas: Communications, Computer Technology, Health & Human Services, Industrial/Engineering Technology at schools offering Adult Education Programs.

Provides a variety of activities/services for adults 55+ including a senior ride service, Lamorinda Spirit, meals on wheels, caregiver support group, exercise classes and more. Serves as a resource center on area senior services, health insurance, counseling and long term health counseling by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) as well as Senior Peer Counseling.

Offers private, confidential, individualized ADULT ESL (English As Second Language) one-to-one instruction. Private tutors teach reading, writing and speaking English. The lesson starts at whatever level the English learner is at and takes consideration of individual goals. Both tutor and student set meeting times convenient for both. Students who are in need of computers, phones and on-line technology may receive assistance in order to enhance the learning process. All learning is completely confidential. Volunteers participate in a training program, commit to volunteer about 1-2 hours/week, must be able to read, write, and speak English well. Literacy Council Produces a newsletter, distributes brochures and has speakers available.

Public lobby serves as a place to cool during summer heat waves, call to confirm hours and space availability.

Operates Earth911.com, a nationwide website/phone proving individuals the closest place to recycle a large variety of items from oil to computer to sharps.

Provides administration over all Concord city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities, dog park, and community centers. Offers a variety of classes available for children, teens and adults including art classes, dance, exercise classes, martial arts, sports, music lessons, summer camps and trips. Provides aquatic programs for all ages. Offers year round lap and exercise swimming for adults 18 and over. Accepts donations as scholarship money for low income children's swim lessons.

Provides a multicultural 3-5 day detoxification program for men. Provides a 30-90 day residential substance abuse treatment program for Spanish-speaking men only providing social and peer support. Residential clients participate in an all day comprehensive program that focuses on the issues of sobriety and relapse prevention, as well as personal recovery planning.

Provides advocacy and community education for individuals in long-term care facilities including assisted living, skilled nursing, board and care. Provides information by phone or on website on for individual skilled nursing facilities by specific types of care, Medi-Cal information, estate planning and referrals to elder care lawyers; also provides extensive information on choosing a facility, assessment tools, etc.

Offers a full range of medical, dental, surgical, mental health, and diagnostic outpatient services at the Martinez Outpatient Clinic and a wide range of geriatric and extended care to veterans who require inpatient care to address specific needs at the Center for Rehabilitation. Offers drop-in services for homeless Veterans. Provides information and referral to homeless shelters, transitional housing resources and options, permanent housing, and community resources.

Provides routine and preventive health care services including, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, prenatal care, and women's health services. Care coordinators relay messages to doctors and assist patients with specialty referrals. Patients can reach their doctor's care coordinator by dialing backdoor number.

Supports Concord and Antioch residents who have a small business and are interested in formalizing and registering business with the City of Concord. Assistance includes education of business registration, insurance, bank account and promotional options, county and city form completion, accompaniment to both city and county departments and financial assistance to pay initial city license fee.

Provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog.

Offers financial support to help fund low-cost spay & neuter surgeries for cats and dogs to reduce unnecessary suffering, illness, surrender or euthanasia of both stray and companion animals. Tri-Valley area includes San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and the areas surrounding Livermore.

Provides a residential setting for independent living skills training, including orientation and mobility skills, vocational readiness and pre-vocational skills for visually disabled individuals who have the potential for living independently. Instruction offered in cooking, cleaning, care of clothing, financial management, adaptive technology, communication, social and recreational skills and other related living skills. Length of time in program determined by individual need, but does not exceed one year. Services open to people from other states.

Administers unemployment insurance benefit payments; payments are made directly to the individual ensure that at least some of life's necessities such as food, shelter and clothing can be met while looking for work. Payments are made directly to the unemployed individual. Website gives detailed information on eligibility, applying, and what happens after claim is filed. Applications available on-line, at local career centers, or apply by phone.

Provides an address confidentiality program administered by the California Secretary of State’s office. Assigns a Sacramento post office box that can be used as a participant’s official address. State and local government agencies are required to accept the Safe at Home address; however, private entities and the federal government are not. Serves victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault or a reproductive healthcare employee, patient or volunteer in fear for their safety.

Provides independent living apartments, some low income, for seniors 55+. Some low income units available.