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Provides law enforcement and crime prevention services within the City of Kensington.

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

Provides services designed to support students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind. These services include a library of free-loan described and captioned educational media, a clearinghouse of information related to educational media access, a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility, and a center for training and evaluation of any service provider desiring to appear on the DCMP's approved lists of description and captioning service providers. There are no user registration or service fees. The DCMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.

Provides help with problems such as minimum wage and overtime violations, failure to pay for work performed, or refusal to grant meal and rest breaks. Also provides counsel to clients regarding workplace discrimination based upon race, national origin, gender, pregnancy, disability, language proficiency and immigration status, and offers information regarding unemployment compensation filings and appeals. People in need of assistance may call to make an appointment. Some in person and virtual appointments available.

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 administration over all Antioch 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, martial arts, sports, summer camps and trips.

Provides 24/7 call/chat services for active, inactive, and veterans in need of support or community resources.

Offers social support services for all ages throughout local centers in Northern California. Accepts financial donations for victims of disasters online.

Offers FoodShare program which supplies pet food to qualifying low-income pet guardians in Contra Costa County.

Provides needs based services which may include; utility and financial assistance, and vouchers for clothing that can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores for discounted clothing and furniture. All services are based on fund availability.

Offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources to victims of child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 140 languages.

Assists families living with a family member with a severe emotional disorder. Uses evidence based techniques to address behaviors and developmental stages while teaching the family coping skills and how to better connect with their family member.

Offers volunteer opportunities to individuals interested in assisting in the healthcare community. Positions include: Surgery Recovery, Clerical, Art/Activity Cart, Environmental Services, Healing Arts, Infusion Clinic, Gift Shop, Ambassadors, Spiritual Care and Doula Volunteers.

Provides administration over all Brentwood 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, martial arts, sports leagues, summer camps and trips.

Provides assistance to individuals or families with enrollment applications to Medi-Cal or Covered California. Clients do not need to be patients of La Clinica. Offers information and counseling on renewing Medi-Cal applications and submitting quarterly reports. Provides appointment navigation assistance to clients who are having difficulties understanding their coverage.

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.

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/

Grants clients who are experiencing a financial hardship with partial payment assistance for utility, gas, food, furniture, vehicle registration, drivers license fees and others. Grant amounts vary by emergency and need.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Offers a place where clients can connect with each other, learn, and get access to community resources. Once registered at a First 5 Center, families can begin to choose from over 20 classes (in person/virtual) each session full of fun activities for families, parenting classes, workshops for adults, etc. All services are free. Provides drop-in playtime, Saturday classes, monthly events, and classes focused on dads. Families can meet with a Community Resource Specialist to be connected to resources or for parenting tips. Offers Kinder Readiness classes, the ages and stages questionnaire and hosts a Help Me Grow Developmental playgroup. Registered families can also pick up diapers as needed and food from the centers food pantry.

Provides mental health/wraparound/psychiatry services to children and youth ages 5 through 18 who are West Contra Costa residents, including early intervention for children, birth to 5.

Offers a specialized educational environment for preschool aged children who have experienced trauma and other stressor related challenges. Transition assistance is provided to all children graduating into TK/Kindergarten. Upon graduation from CTP, families are offered transition services which follow the child through TK/Kindergarten and first grade. Team works with the child caregiver and teach to support child's success in school.

Provides prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV 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.

Provides current Contra Costa County Medi-Cal and CalFresh clients with assistance reporting Medi-Cal and CalFresh changes (such as a new address, income, newborn, etc.), answers about benefits, and assistance completing forms. Offers benefit information for dental care.

A 24-week program offering new caregivers personalized guidance on bonding, mental health, and navigating early parenthood.

Provides gently used toys, games, books and home items. Also provides non-perishable foods, toiletries and diapers. All items are free for individuals and families. Community members can donate items that are gently used.