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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.

Works with individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. Provides housing problem-solving and/or one time financial assistance to assist individuals in exiting the homeless system of care.

Provides a variety of medical services including family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunizations, health education, HIV testing, optometry services and dental care. Optometry services also available, hours have been expanded; please call for hours and appointments.

Offers home visiting services for prenatal and postpartum families in Contra Costa County. Services include information about pregnancy, infant care, safety, monthly socializations, helping to navigate the medical system and community resources that may be of interest. Special focus on helping parents to understand child development over the first two years of child's life through a structured, home-based curriculum.

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.

Adminsiters a number of special programs, benefits and services for California veterans and their families. For personalized assistance in learning about veteran benefits, or for help filing a claim for benefits call or visit website which has extensive benefit information.

Offers one-stop center for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. Center helps people in crisis to find hope, safety and healing by being a one-stop center where many service providers are readily available.

Offers child kidnapping prevention, missing children location assistance, runaway/homeless youth helplines, specialized information and referral and conflict resolution. Provides professional services to defuse family conflicts that can lead to abduction and abuse such as: crisis intervention, conflict resolution, safety planning, and communication/parenting skill-building.

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.

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Offers Computer Basics and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are currently being offered online only, via Zoom.

Processes claims for all Social Security programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and issues original and duplicate Social Security cards. Applications for all benefits may be made by phone or over the internet. It is recommended that individuals wishing to apply call first for information regarding qualifications and required documentation.

Provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging preschool environment where children can grow and thrive. Program supports early childhood development through age-appropriate learning experiences, creative play, and caring guidance. Preschool also focuses on developing essential skills in early literacy & language, math/problem solving, social and emotional growth, self expression, and physical coordination/motor skills.

Provides a web based service to help people find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent themselves in some legal matters. Some of the areas for legal information involve hundreds of tools, resources and links for legal assistance in the areas needed by self-represented litigants, including divorce, domestic violence, child custody/support, traffic, and claims. It includes links to legal services organizations and lawyer referral programs where litigants can get legal advice and additional assistance, along with easy to understand descriptions of court proceeding, and step by step guides to court forms.

Provides on the job training for individuals with employment barriers. Transitional employment program offers paid on the job skills training combined with workshops to develop personal and vocational growth. Programs offered: retail sales donation customer service material handling, processing of textile and hard goods, and truck driving. Sites are located througout Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties.

Operates a clothing donation program for enrolled members of the center. On specific times during the day, members can drop in and get new/slightly worn clothing. Due to current pandemic center is not accepting clothing donations. However, in partnership with White Pony Express the donation room is stocked for current members.

Provides local and national resources for the blind and vision impaired on assistive technology, services available, guide dog information, in-home care, support groups, Braille reading, and educational opportunities, online classes, and consultation. Provides literature about all aspects of blindness and visual impairment. Website has extensive information on blindness and vision loss with a special section just for seniors.

Provides free bags and sand to Brentwood residents. Limit 10sandbags per household.

Provides wigs to women and girls who are suffering hair loss due to medical treatment, such as chemotherapy for cancer.

Provides assisted living for frail elderly with physical or mental impairments and memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and or dementia while allowing respite time to caregivers. Trained staff and volunteers provide structure, support and a safe environment. Transportation is available for participants.

Provides psychologists referral services online. Website has extensive information for the community with resources and information on a variety of topics in mental health. Also group therapy referrals can be found online.

Provides a general acute care hospital and associated services. Serves as the only trauma center for Contra Costa County and portions of Solano County. Other specialties include high and low-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, neurosciences, cardiac, emergency, neonatal intensive care unit, trauma and cancer care.

Offers developmental assessments for infants and toddlers with suspected developmental delay or disability. Assessment of those over the age of 3 suspected of having a developmental disability as part of determination of eligibility for services.

Protects the public from economic loss and distress by actively investigating and arresting those who commit insurance fraud. The Fraud Division acts as the primary law enforcement agency in California for investigating different types of suspected fraudulent Insurance claims including medical, automobile, life and property insurance. Provides a method for consumers to report suspected insurance fraud. It is important to know that notification of insurance fraud may be made anonymously. Consumer Request for Assistance form is available on the website.

Provides ergonomic home and van conversions to assist people with disabilities with custom solutions to mobility needs. Van conversions include lifts, hand controls and other special accessories. Automobile adaptations include hand or dual controls and left foot accelerator. Offers portable ramps and adaptations for wheelchairs. Provides repairs for any adaptive equipment. Sells and leases adaptive vans and provides adaptive services for scooters.