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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 counselors to help HIV-positive individuals explore ways to tell their partner (sex and/or needle sharing) about their possible exposure so that partners can make informed decisions about their health. The counselor provides sensitive and private support, answers any questions and concerns, explores options with clients about disclosure. Clients determine the various options they want to use to inform their partners. Call for more information or private appointment.

Provides resource referral, navigation and benefits application assistance. Benefit assistance includes CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKS, General Assistance, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).

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

Provides juvenile diversion program for Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley police departments. Offers free drug testing services. Runs substance abuse treatment program for students at Pittsburg High School.

Provides an art program for people with developmental and other disabilities which promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration through training in painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, decorative arts and more. The artwork is actively promoted through an exhibitions program and client-artist earn 50% of the sale price. Offers a life skills class weekly, music, exercise and art related trips in addition to art classes.

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 legal services via remote advocacy related to housing issues include: public, subsidized (including Section 8 and other HUD subsidized projects) and private housing, fair housing and housing discrimination, housing conditions, rent control, eviction defense, lock-outs and utility shutoffs, residential hotels. Bay Area Legal Aid does not handle criminal matters.

Provides workshops and training for individuals who are exploring starting a small business, for new small business owners, and consulting for active small business owners.

Licenses Home Care Organizations including processing applications, receiving and responding to complaints and conducting unannounced visits to ensure compliance. HCSB is also responsible for the Home Care Aide application process and maintenance of the Home Care Aide Registry.

Provides outreach and schedules free consultation appointments. Partners with Bay Area Legal Aid, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy, and Centro Legal de la Raza to offer legal services by phone at no cost. Provides legal assistance with citizenship applications, Residency (Green Card) and DACA renewals.

Provides a variety of activities/services for adults 55+ including a senior ride service, Lamorinda Spirit, meals on wheels, caregiver support group, exercise classes and more. Serves as a resource center on area senior services, health insurance, counseling and long term health counseling by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) as well as Senior Peer Counseling.

Provides a sanctuary house (up to 4 months), assistance with basic needs and community orientation for Latin American refugees and immigrants age 18+. Offers companionship and volunteer assistance in meeting legal, employment, permanent housing, physical and mental health needs. Provides orientation to local transportation, community organizations, cultural and recreational activities. Serves as a community center offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, religious and social events, and educational talks on immigrant issues. Offers free food giveaway pantry every Thursday from 11-12:30pm, call for information.

Provides general information on developmental disabilities, systemic advocacy for people with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and conditions similar to mental retardation. Also conducts Quality Assessments for clients of the East Bay Regional Center, supports People First organizations and provides public education and information. Assists local councils on developmental disabilities in planning, coordinating, monitoring, advocacy, and evaluating services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.

Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, service available by video or phone only. Offers individual and couples psychotherapy sessions are provided by post-graduate therapists training under the supervision of licensed, senior clinicians.

Provides family therapy to strengthen communication, resolves conflicts, and promotes healthy relationships among family members. Sessions may include parents, children, caregivers, or extended family and address issues such as blended family challenges, behavioral concerns, and strained relationships due to trauma, transitions, or mental health concerns.

Provides emergency shelter stay. Services include, meals, case management, spiritual counseling. Accepts walk-ins until 5pm.

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.

Provides free pregnancy tests, mentoring, community resources, pregnancy and parenting information, and maternity and baby items.

Offers Child Care Solutions program designed for children who display the following behaviors in their school setting: anger, aggression, unhappiness, distant, unable to play with peers, overly shy, recovering from a traumatic event, excessive worry, accident prone, hyperactivity or delayed in development. Services can include observation and assessment, staff consultation, brief parent counseling in the home, community or office, support for teachers and school directors, in-service training for staff and community referrals.

Assists disabled General Assistance or CalWORKs clients who are applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or have been denied SSI, with the SSI application process including assisting client with completing the SSI application forms and sending the application to Social Security. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/advocacy-services/

Provides pre-packed food boxes of non-perishable foods, fruits, and veggies.

Provides support to vulnerable populations with wrap around support, housing navigation, housing deposit assistance, housing stabilizing, and retention services.

Provides a program for adults with severe or multiple intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tailors individual programs to help these adults actively participate in their own communities. Offers community awareness training, recreation and leisure skills development, domestic skills, and a vocational program.

Provides assessment and referral services for Alcohol and Drug Abuse as well as Support Group and Individual Counseling Sessions.