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Provides free wigs to women and girls suffering hair loss due to medical treatment, such as chemotherapy for cancer. This service is provided regardless of where treatment is being received.

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.

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.

Offers behavioral therapy provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Services includes; individual, family, adolescent counseling, eating disorders, sexual orientation counseling, Autism therapy and ADHD.

Provides shelter and counseling for battered women and their children. Counseling for survivors of sexual assault, molestation, and domestic abuse is also provided at the Community Building. Answers a 24-hour crisis phone line for domestic violence survivors, victims of sexual assault or molestation. Line is open to anyone in a threatening or abusive environment and who are not in immediate physical danger. Operates a restraining order clinic and a food pantry for needy families. Provides temporary shelter for homeless families in a safe, supportive environment including a shelter for single fathers with kids.

Provides volunteer opportunities to individuals age 18+, interested in providing friendly visits and phone calls to home-bound and frail elderly offering friendship, socialization, personal support, companionship and practical help in order to help relieve loneliness and isolation. Volunteers provide one or more hours service per week.

Provides independent/assisted living and dementia care apartments, some low income, for seniors 65+.

Offers limited in-person services, which includes up to one hour per day to browse and borrow materials and use computers, printers, and copiers. Provides access to a variety of reading materials, both paper and digital, as well as audiobooks and DVDs. Lends WiFi hotspots and laptops. Offer access to online job resources, veterans resources, and homework help and tutoring for children and adults. Call or check website for branch hours and services.

Provides BACN Boutique which is a fully stocked, free boutique filled with baby diapers, formula, children’s furniture, toys, books, clothes, and more for families in need. Site also offers a food pantry available 24 hours daily.

Provides a general acute care hospital with services open to members, emergency services open to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Offers health education classes, some of which are open to the public.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on center website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and activities for families such as art, music and more. Clients can meet with a community resource specialist and socialize with other parents. Center offers Kinder Readiness classes, and ASQ3, and ASQSE (ages and stages questionnaires to help parents understand their child's development). Additional supportive services, resources, events and activities to support families in need.

Provides emergency psychiatric evaluation/treatment to people who present an imminent danger to self, others, grave disability or mental health crisis. Psychiatric emergency facility provides very short-term treatment and observation to individuals with acute behavioral health concerns.

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.

Raises funds for Hospice of the East Bay and for patients who are uninsured or under-insured through direct donations, car donations, Appraisal and Estate sales and through five (6) thrift shop in Alamo, Concord, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek.

Oversees Contra Costa County's 259 schools in 18 school districts including special education services for special needs students, alternative education programs, adult education classes and career development & ROP programs to prepare high school students and adults for careers.

Provides HUD-subsidized independent living apartments, all low income, for seniors 62+.

Provides fair housing counseling and investigations to all Contra Costa County residents (except Antioch). Also provides fair housing training and presentation to both landlords and tenants throughout the county.

Provides home visits, education, resource information and support to promote the health of pregnant women and their babies. Assists women in finding health coverage including Medi-Cal. Connects women to local prenatal providers and clinics. Educates and supports families about pregnancy and parenting. Links pregnant women and their families to appropriate resources and services.

Licenses adult residential and adult day programs in SF Bay Area as well as child care centers including in-home centers, senior care residential facilities and board and care. Provides information on licensing and responds to complaints. A list of licensed facilities by zip code or city is online at the program's website.

Provides veterans financial assistance to enter new housing (veteran must currently be homeless) or eviction prevention. The program also has potential to assist with past eviction debt on a case-by-case basis if it is a barrier to entry of new housing.

Provides financial assistance for children who lack financial support. Families that qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month for basic needs.

Enrolls youth ages 8-17, who reside in Richmond or nearby cities (San Pablo, El Sobrante, and El Cerrito) and who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program at their school, into the summer camp program. The camps offer various outdoor activities such as hiking, archery, climbing, biking, campfires, games, and more. Families must meet low income guidelines and pay a small registration fee to be eligible. Due to the ongoing safety concerns with COVID-19, some camp partners will require children to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending their session. Depending on the camp child is registered for, more information will be provided to the client. The cost includes transportation, lodging, and all meals for the camp session.

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

Provides acupuncture, Chinese and Western herbs, homeopathy, bodywork, and guided imagery sessions - as well as classes on movement and nutrition. Offers integrative modalities to ease the pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, neuropathy and numerous other side effects that often accompany surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for low-income women. Works alongside client's oncologist and primary care physician. Also offer social work assistance, transportation available on a limited basis for client of the clinic to and from clinic appointments, fresh organic produce and, educational workshops.

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.