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Offers volunteer opportunities that serve the LGBTQ+ community through community engagement at events, administration and facilitation of groups and programs, and social support with food pantry and friendly visitor program.

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.

Grants dreams for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final dreams that provider inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. Recipients must be U.S. residents, whose resources prevent them from fulfilling a final wish. Granted dreams do not include cash or property; travel outside the United States; cruises; computers; legal or medical assistance, treatment, or equipment; and cannot be a surprise. Terminally ill person makes the request.

Provides disaster preparedness and response services for the city of Antioch.

Partners with Village Community Resource Center and Fred Finch Mental Health Services to offer free and confidential mental health counseling to the local community. Provides 1-hour appointment-based individual and family counseling services.

Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes from 8:00 - 3:00, Monday through Friday and reside in a seven-day dorm during the time of their training. The OCB curriculum addresses the acquisition of new skills such as adjustment to new vision disabilities, adaptive skills, and immersion in an atmosphere that is respectful of and knowledgeable about the abilities of blind and visually impaired people. The decision to apply to the Center occurs between a DOR consumer and their counselor.

Provides a food pantry.

Offers a variety of online support groups for individuals with a liver disease and caregivers. Website offers extensive 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.

Provides shelter and counseling for battered women and their children. Counseling for survivors of sexual assault, molestation, and domestic abuse is also provided at the Community Building. Answers a 24-hour crisis phone line for domestic violence survivors, victims of sexual assault or molestation. Line is open to anyone in a threatening or abusive environment and who are not in immediate physical danger. Operates a restraining order clinic and a food pantry for needy families. Provides temporary shelter for homeless families in a safe, supportive environment including a shelter for single fathers with kids.

Promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, and transportation. Store sells adaptive visual devices; items can also be ordered from the online store. LightHouse for the Blind has offices in Marin, Berkeley and Eureka, and a camp in Napa.

Provides a wide variety of health care services for women that include free pap smears, breast exams, birth control and STD/HIV testing to all women who qualify.

Provides information on senior housing and housing for dependent adults. Offers senior housing information and education including waitlist process. Assists individuals who are NOT in need of emergency housing. Individuals seeking emergency housing must call 2-1-1.

Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.

Provides general information and referrals for landlords on a variety of issues. Members have online access to other services. Can answer tenant questions. Website has extensive information.

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 a wide variety of health care services for women that include free pap smears, breast exams, birth control and STD/HIV testing to all women who qualify.

Offers suicide prevention research, educational materials and public awareness events. Hosts the Out of Darkness Walks and other events and activities for the Bay Area. Website has extensive information.

Provides resources for relatives raising the child of a family member who need assistance with meeting basic needs. Connection with community resources will occur prior to providing the family with assistance from the program.

Promotes and encourages work to enable families to become self-sufficient. Cash Aid recipients are eligible for the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment and Training Program. Recipients with children 13 and under may be eligible for child care assistance. Website has extensive information http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/

Offers a family meeting setting to facilitate reuniting recently incarcerated individuals with family, friends and community. Offers an array of supportive services to help rebuild relationships.

Provides in-home visits for families who are pregnant or parenting children ages 0-5 or upon entering Kindergarten. Program services include child development milestone education, mental/physical health education/support, social emotional growth, nutrition and wellness education and support, strengthening caregivers-child attachment, and connecting families to local resources.

Offers sliding scale mediation services to help individuals find mutually fair and lasting solutions to conflict and disputes between, family members, elders, HOA's/neighborhood associations, landlords and tenants, merchants, consumers, employees and employers in Contra Costa. It is an informal service that will not result in court or police records. Mediators are trained volunteer community members.

Provides abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV & hepatitis 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.

Offers a variety of social, recreational and educational classes and activities, support groups, legal assistance, human services, and health screenings for adults age 50+. Nutrition lunch is served daily at 11:30am. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Provides Get Around Taxi Program, a door-to-door transportation program. Center serves as a cooling center during summer heat waves.