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Family law for survivors of domestic violence issues include temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), divorce, legal separation or annulments, child or spousal support, custody and visitation orders, battered spouse waivers, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enforcement, immigration issues faced by domestic violence survivors.

Provides support groups for couples who want to build or maintain a healthy couple relationship. Group follows the twelve-step process of AA. The group provides a forum to discuss issues and learn about relationships. Website contains twelve-step process, meeting locations and times, books and publications.

Provides pre-recorded information during a health crisis. Information on current health issues, symptoms and treatment are provided as well as information about what to do when the community warning sirens sound.

Provides independent living apartments, all low income, for seniors 55+.

Provides 12-step support groups internationally for problem gamblers. Website provides information on 12-step program and directory of support groups by state and country.

LIFT (Learning for Infants and Families Together) team for infants to 3. Provides developmental playgroup which includes facilitated and speech play, structured circle-time, snack-time, outside time, 1-2 home visits per month and case management as needed.

Provides identification of ticks and biting or stinging pest samples submitted by Contra Costa County residents. Contra Costa County Residents may send a tick or pest sample to the District’s office at 155 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520 or drop the sample off in person. The District’s laboratory staff will identify the tick or other biting or stinging insect and let the resident know the results. If the pest is a tick and the resident wishes to have the tick tested for Lyme disease, the District can provide a list of local laboratories that will conduct Lyme disease testing. Since April 1, 2010, the District no longer tests ticks for Lyme disease that are brought in by the public.

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. This distribution is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Historical Museum. There is ample on Railroad Ave., E. 6th, and Cumberland.

Offers a variety of programs including English as a second language, GED test prep, High School Diploma, adult basic education, languages, computer education, arts & crafts, health and fitness, medical programs, photography, job training classes and programs for older adults. Offers traffic violator classes and trades education. Classes are held at different locations in the Richmond area.

Addresses nutritional needs of seniors and serves as a wellness check with an opportunity for seniors to socialize. Offers health and wellness screenings, healthy meal, themed events and entertainment, seated exercise, social time, bilingual BINGO, take home groceries, and educational speakers. Food can be picked-up without attending Bingo.

Provides free surgical eye care for those individuals with no insurance and limited incomes. All clients must have a doctors referral. Areas covered include diagnostic testing, eye surgical care and eye medications. All services are performed in San Francisco at California Pacific Medical Center. The Foundation does not provide for routine eye exams, eye glasses, contact lenses or low vision aids.

Provides a variety of animal services which include dog licensing and leash enforcement, spay/neuter services and immunizations, adoption, impoundment of stray animals including livestock and rabies control (quarantine and bite reports), animal rescue and rattlesnake calls. Provides dead animal pick-up and disposal, limited service for injured or sick wildlife. Offers public information and education for schools and community groups regarding safe handling and humane care of animals and pet emergency preparedness.

Provides 30-90 day residential drug and alcohol services for pregnant and parenting women. Services include assessment, treatment planning, addiction education, individual and group counseling, addictive family system education, pre-vocational skill building, specialized women's issues and health groups, parent education, child enrichment services and other perinatal related services.

Provides 24-hour non-medical detoxification for women. Program includes a 30-90 day residential substance abuse treatment, an ongoing alcohol recovery program, one-on-one planning for recovery from alcohol and drug problems, and AA/NA meetings. The center is licensed and certified by the State of California, offering a social model alcohol detoxification program. Provides residential treatment program for women and pregnant women in the first two trimesters of pregnancy with alcohol and drug-related problems and education and supportive recovery services. Two detox beds available.

Supported Employment: Offers a program which supports participants to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment in the field of their choice. Participants receive individualized on-the-job coaching, including: full-time support through the training process that fades as the job and skills needed are learned; ongoing supports include advocacy with management; interpersonal skills in the workplace; learning new or additional work tasks; and managing stress.

Provides a variety of services including child protective services, family maintenance and preservation.

Provides training for local SIDS Coordinators and other professionals, conferences, contact information for local support groups. Website has extensive information on SIDS, grief and bereavement.

Provides a program for children 6-10+ years old that has an environment of cooperation, interaction and socialization that allows children with Down syndrome to improve their motor skills by navigating a challenging obstacle course, to work on cognitive tasks as they learn to follow, interpret and comprehend a story, and fosters social interactions as they learn to wait their turn and encourage others.

Provides legal representation for indigent persons accused of crimes in Contra Costa County. Offers assistance with clearing prior criminal records through the Clean Slate Program.

Offers a variety of mental health services by Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologist interns supervised by licensed therapists; services include couples counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, individual counseling and group counseling including depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, gender identity and trauma counseling.

Offers free pregnancy testing and counseling to women on all reproductive health options including STI screenings for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea and limited ultrasounds. All services are free and confidential.

Provides HUD-subsidized independent living, all low-income, apartments for seniors age 50+.

Provides administration over all Orinda city parks and recreational activities, and community centers including the senior center. A variety of classes are available for older adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, tours and trips.

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.

Provides a mutual support group for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+ people themselves. Also organizes and supports local events. Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, their families and friends through: support, education and advocacy.