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Receives, investigates and resolves wage claims on behalf of workers who file claims for nonpayment of wages, overtime, or vacation pay. Investigates discrimination and public works complaints, and enforces labor law statutes and Industrial Welfare Commission orders.

Accepts and refers reports of Medicare provider fraud made by professionals or Medicare recipients to the appropriate agency. Accepts written allegation and supporting documentation by mail or online. Website has extensive information online.

Accepts applications for and provides CalFresh benefits for eligible households. The CalFresh program is a nutrition assistance program in which eligible low income households can purchase food at participating grocery stores with the use of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that looks like a credit or debit card. Someone can be eligible if they own a home, have no children, are working, own a vehicle, or have no permanent address. People who need assistance meeting their food needs are encouraged to apply for CalFresh, income limits apply. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/benefits/calfresh-formerly-known-as-food-stamps/

Provides information on power outages including a map of affected area. Clients can input their address to check for an estimated power restoration online. Electric service maintenance and natural gas service maintenance and repair. Web site has detailed instructions. Clients can sign up to receive phone alerts and notifications.

Offers State Disability applications and navigation assistance remotely. Answers general questions.

Offers assistance is to help prevent homelessness for households at immediate risk of becoming homeless, once every two years. Provides short term financial assistance for families and individuals facing a housing crisis through no fault of their own. Applicants must be able to maintain their housing expenses after the financial support is provided. Clients who are on a fixed income and are not able to meet monthly rent obligations, may not be eligible for program to assist with rent arrears. Individuals or household's who receive TANF/CAlWORKs, IHSS, CAPI, or ILSP, or other EHSD program benefit, must request financial assistance through their case worker. Offers one month rent and/or deposit assistance to rehouse homeless individuals through ESG funds. Due to program limitations, assistance is not guaranteed and limited funds for Pittsburg, Concord, Antioch, and Walnut Creek. Program is not able to provide assistance for rent in advance or future rent. Effective immediately, participants who receive grants from SHELTER, Inc. cannot re-apply for assistance for 2 years. Limited amount of funds for utilities and deposit assistance. No back-rent assistance for: Subsidized rent (for example: Section 8), Subleasing (renting a place from a renter), Room rental (living at the same house as the landlord) or SLE.

Offers shower passes to homeless individuals and families in Pleasant Hill which can be used in lieu of cash at American Family Hot Tub.

Provides services dedicated to granting the wishes of children, ages 2 1/2 to 18, who have a life-threatening disease and their family members.

Provides infant-parent support in the family's home or at the We Care clinic in Central Concord. Focuses on attachment-based treatment and strengthening infant-parent relationships to address baby's fussiness, excessive crying, feeding and sleeping issues, and support healthy social and emotional development. Therapeutic treatment is specific to the family's needs and allows parents to engage and to learn how to better support their infant. Helps promote positive social interaction.

Provides 15-20 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.

Provides rent, deposit, or mortgage payment assistance including furniture assistance. Provide mortgage or rent assistance if there has been an unexpected rise in utilities and emergency car repairs. New furniture needs with valid proof of need. Offers deposit assistance to young adults with child/children who are leaving home, neighborhood safety and room rental. Restrictions apply, clients must call SOS to inquire about eligibility.

Provides a wildlife museum with hands-on discovery room for children, a pet education section with small domestic animals and changing natural history and art exhibits. Museum house an on-site wildlife rehabilitation center treating over 5,500 injured or orphaned wild animals each year. Offers tours, programs for all ages, school programs, and more. The wildlife hospital is open daily to accept injured or orphaned native wild animals.

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 Parent Child Support Services (PCSS) program that supports and provides service to children and families who are directly referred from the SAMHworks assessment liaison a a result of parents being on CalWORKs, Welfare to Work or CalWORKs Families Stabilization. Services can include screening and assessment, children's individual therapy, parent/child therapy, family counseling and child socialization groups.

Provides single point of contact for daily shelter bed space and after-hours emergency bed requests. Screens for eligibility, prioritizing, matching housing resources, shelter and supportive services.

Offers a variety of exercise/fitness classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, yoga, tai chi, zumba, and meditation. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

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.

Administers four public high schools, one alternative high school and an adult education department. Programs and classes are available for special education students; call for information.

Services provided by phone and telehealth. Provides a family-driven, team-based program providing advocacy, peer support, and coordinated care for families facing challenges and life stressors.

Provides HIV presentations, information videos, and brochures; referrals to community prevention activities and court-ordered reduction and risk-reduction services.

Provides a free, nationwide, helpline via chat, text, call, or email. Offers support and provides practical next steps.

Offers a hot noon meal in a seat in dinning room. Offers free groceries including bread, pastries, canned goods, fruits and vegetables as they become available.

Helps parents of children with special needs find the agencies and resources to support their child's development. Provides technical support and assistance to center staff and family child care providers to facilitate a child's transition into a new child care program. Network for providers, and trained Resource and Referral Counselors assist parents of children with special needs in the search for child care.

Provides a variety of programs for children and adults with Down syndrome and their families including a parent support group, THRIVE programs with an educational, developmental, and recreational focus for children from infant through young adult. Provides outreach activities and public awareness.

Provides supportive counseling and coaching for parents navigating challenges with discipline, communication, co-parenting, or developmental concerns. Services are designed to build confidence, reduce parenting stress, and strengthen the parent-child bond using evidence-based models such as Triple P and trauma-informed strategies.