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Offers temporary housing by providing motel vouchers, transportation, relocation funds and assistance with mediation. Offers assistance in locating permanent housing and supports those at risk of homelessness.

Provides support to businesses (including management, employees, and community programs) around diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Consultation, training and resources promote diversity, equity and inclusion to assist people in the workplace acquire the knowledge and interpersonal skills they need to work effectively with individuals with disabilities. Supports businesses in developing awareness and understanding to break down barriers and strengthen successful communication and productive interaction.

Provides a 23-bed safe house providing shelter, food, counseling and advocacy for women victims of domestic violence, and their children (ages 0-17). Maximum stay is 12 weeks. Case management, support groups and peer counseling are available on site. Provides follow-up services.

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 dependable breastfeeding information and support to Contra Costa County women including answers to breastfeeding questions, follow-up support (warmline consultants will continue support of a breastfeeding mother to help her resolve breastfeeding problems), referrals to WIC Breastfeeding Counselors (for WIC participants only), referrals to in-person lactation support, and referrals to other services as appropriate. Staffed by volunteers who are experts on breastfeeding and related issues, all calls made to the warmline are responded to within 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Provides outpatient and intensive outpatient alcohol/drug counseling for pregnant, parenting women 18+, and men with children ages 0-5 years of age. Offers pregnancy support, parenting education, child care, life skills education, 12-Step support, relapse prevention and family reunification support.

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 tenant landlord counseling including evictions, deposits, repairs, retaliations etc., to residents of Contra Costa County (except Antioch residents)

Ensures that all construction or remodeling of food and recreational health facilities (including swimming pools, spas, spray parks and water parks) conform with health, safety and sanitation requirements. Environmental Health Division regularly inspects all retail food facilities (businesses or organizations that sell or give away food) to ensure that they meet safety and cleanliness regulations. Inspections can occur at any time. Receives and investigates consumer complaints regarding a suspected foodborne / waterborne illness within restaurants and other food facilities. Projects that require plan review include; new construction or remodeling of a food facility or recreational health facility, replacement or installation of hood or equipment, replacement or installation of floors/walls/ceilings, modifications to sumps, plumbing or equipment in swimming pool/spa facilities Website has requirements and information on all types of facilities, fee schedule and types of deposits.

Provides a food pantry.

Provides free legal and social services to children and youth in four main areas; immigration, guardianships, education discipline cases (expulsions), and dependency. Represents minors only and cannot give legal advise to adults or to people outside of the state of California.

Provides outpatient alcohol/drug counseling for pregnant, parenting women/men 18+ with children ages 0-5 years of age. Offers pregnancy support, parenting education, child care, life skills education, 12-Step support, relapse prevention and family reunification support.

Provides accommodation to recreational classes and programs for youth and adults with disabilities throughout the year. Programs are listed online and in guide.

Provides administration over all Richmond city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, sports, summer camps and trips. Due to the current pandemic only offering Zumba and lap swimming. Accepting registrations for summer camp which starts in June.

Provides current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) including general information, causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and clinical trials. Also has a variety of publications that can be ordered online or by phone.

Provides academics and career readiness, including job application workshops and support, financial literacy workshops, after school tutoring, California High School Exit Exam preparation and support. Offers a full computer lab on-site with staff who provide job search and resume assistance.

Offers a doula service and a doula training program in Contra Costa County operated through a partnership with Contra Costa County's Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI). Provides a free training program for community members to become doulas. Doula program offers prenatal home visits, prenatal care appointment support, birth planning, labor and delivery support, postpartum home visits breastfeeding assistance, infant care overview/instruction, perinatal depression screening and linkage and referrals to health and social services.

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire/arson investigation, public education on fire and life safety, and weed abatement to Pinole residents.

Provides research on mind, brain and behavior to relieve the burden of mental illness. Provides extensive mental health information online, current research and clinical trials. Offers a variety of publications in addition to the information available on the website.

Provides inpatient programs for children, adolescents and adults 18+ focusing on crisis management and prevention for people with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal tendencies, or other mental health issues. Commonly treated conditions for children and adolescents include; depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, psychosis, severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood swings and anger, suicidal and self-harm thoughts, bullying and victimization, trauma, and grieving issues. Inpatient hospitalizations, which usually last five to six days, include individual and group therapy sessions; therapeutic recreational activities such as music, dance, and art; and pastoral care. Patients learn to recognize stressors and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Provides birth and death records for current year and one year prior. If the birth or death is not in that date range, contact County Recorders Office at 555 Escobar Street, Martinez for process and fee. Only authorized individuals may obtain a birth certificate; an authorized individual is the registrant, or parent or legal guardian of the registrant, a party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record in order to comply with the requirements. A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business, a child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the registrant, an attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant's estate.

Provides administration over all Pittsburg city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports, summer camps and trips. Summer program and after-school activities are provided by STS Academy, in collaboration with Pittsburg Unified School District and Pittsburg Recreation Department. Website has extensive details at www.stsacademy.org

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.

Offers a variety of art classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include; robotics, art, acrylic painting, 3D painting, Mad science, and water color painting. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to homeless and low-income veterans annually in the Bay Area. Also provides advocacy and public education on veteran's issues.