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Responds to questions and concerns about hazardous materials and the environmental health impact on Contra Costa residents. Provides general mold information and referral. The Ombudsman reports to the Director of Contra Costa Health Services and the County Board of Supervisors. In case of emergency i.e. chemical spill, refinery fire, illegal dumping in which an inspector is needed contact Backdoor Number to Hazardous Materials Emergency line.

Provides a community-based approach to help families and communities connect with each other and to learn (or relearn) practices for moving through conflict, reducing violence, and strengthening connections. This program is based on the principles and practices of restorative justice and circles. Offers restorative justice processes, facilitated circles, safe accountability work for people who have caused harm, guidance and resources for support people, coaching and support for gathering, and training and community learning opportunities

Coordinates a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal point for local aging concerns. Website has all county offices for AAA. Alameda - 510-577-3530 Alpine - 209-532-6272 Amador - 209-532-6272 Butte - 530-898-5923 Calaveras - 209-532-6272 Colusa - 530-898-5923 Contra Costa - 925-229-8434 Del Norte - 707-464-3069 El Dorado - 530-621-6150 Fresno - 559-219-0299 Glenn - 530-898-5923 Humboldt - 707-442-3763 Imperial - 442-265-7033 Inyo - 760-873-6364 Kern - 661-868-1000 Kings - 559-732-4194 Lake - 707-468-5132 Lassen - 530-842-1687 Los Angeles (City) - 213-482-7252 Los Angeles (County) -626-414-6439 Madera - 559-214-0299 Marin - 415-457-4636 Mariposa - 209-532-6272 Mendocino - 707-468-5132 Merced - 209-385-7550 Modoc - 530-842-1687 Mono - 760-873-6364 Monterey - 831-755-4466 Napa - 707-253-4248 Nevada - 530-798-4063 Orange - 714-480-6450 Placer - 530-889-9500 Plumas - 530-283-0891 Riverside - 951-867-3895 Sacramento - 916-498-1000 San Benito - 831-637-9275 San Bernardino - 909-891-3810 San Diego - 858-495-5276 San Francisco - 415-626-1033 San Joaquin - 209-468-1104 San Luis Obispo - 805-349-7934 San Mateo - 650-573-3900 Santa Barbara - 805-349-7934 Santa Clara - 408-350-3200 Santa Cruz - 831-462-1433 Shasta - 530-223-6034 Sierra - 530-993-4770 Siskiyou - 530-842-1687 Solano - 707-469-6667 Sonoma - 707-565-5950 Stanislaus - 209-558-8698 Sutter - 530-742-4474 Tehama - 530-898-5923 Trinity - 530-842-1687 Tulare - 559-732-4194 Tuolomne - 209-532-6272 Ventura - 805-477-7300 Yolo - 530-392-4182 Yuba - 530-742-4474

Offers support groups for women and others with cancer to gather and address their challenges. All groups are free of charge and are conducted virtually. Pre-registration and client intake are required for all groups.

Oversees capital improvements, community development, building division and engineering division. Public works department provides maintenance service to Orinda's roads, parks, open spaces, flood control areas, street signs and lights, water and sewer lines as well as providing safe potable water to residents.

Provides comprehensive information victims compensation, victims' rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled. Program is administered by the McGeorge School of Law of Pacific University. Publishes and distributes free information brochures on victim's rights. Wesite has extensive information.

Provides free disposal and recycling of household hazardous waste including leftover or unused portions of materials used to clean and maintain your home. These materials are often labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, POISON, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, or CORROSIVE. Materials include batteries, electronic waste, mercury, pharmaceuticals, sharps, paint and fat, oils and grease. Complete list of acceptable waste is available online and COVID-19 safety requirements, see website for details before visiting facility.

Offers educational, special interest, personal development classes; High School diploma, citizenship, ESL (English as a Second Language), computers, parent activity education, older adult programs for retired community, vocational, health, physical fitness, safety, community service classes, foreign language, voice training and music.

Provides a variety of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs, business counseling to small business owners or potential owners, and business workshops to teach the basics of starting, improving a small business and international trade. Free On-line Counseling, national website.

Provides a mentoring program for men and women exiting the jail system. Refers individuals to alternative treatment for those with substance abuse issues. Mentors provide housing and employment referrals, self-sufficiency skills training and linkage to various community services.

Provides information and resources to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury and disability in the United States. Researches and provides information on infectious diseases, food borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and educational information to the community. Website has extensive information including A-Z topics on current health issues and preparedness.

Works with single adults who at imminent risk of becoming homeless within 14 days. Provides housing problem-solving and/or one time financial assistance to assist individuals in remaining in safe and stable housing. Referrals through 211. If a CARE Center encounters an individual who is at imminent risk, will refer individual to 211 for referral. 211 provides triage tool.

Provides a variety of legal services including child abuse prosecution, criminal domestic violence (private/public agencies available for help) and prevention, elder/dependent abuse investigation, environmental enforcement prosecutions for violations of state law, fraud (auto insurance fraud, consumer fraud, workers' compensation fraud, real estate fraud), high tech crime prosecution, homicide / gang reduction, juvenile prosecutions, major drug offender prosecutions, mental health litigation, sexual assault prosecution, three strikes prosecution and other functions.

Provides groups for bereaved parents to offer emotional support and reassurance to parents who are grieving the death of a child. There is no membership obligation. A quarterly national newsletter is available by subscription. Also has regional and national conferences and local referrals.

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 a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and online 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, ages and stages questionnaire and virtual HMG playgroup.

Provides mental health brief therapy (16 sessions) to support clients who have experienced a traumatic event or who have had a loved one who experienced a traumatic event, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, community violence, and sexual assault.

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.

Provides youth leadership program for young Latinas. Program includes support groups at various West County middle and high schools as well as virtual Zoom support group. Support groups offer life skills training, leadership empowerment, youth support information, and skills to make decisions about how to be healthy and successful at school, among their peers, and at home. Provides positive role models and culturally specific mentoring in an environment of trust to teach communication, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting and life skills while providing opportunities for pro-social behavior and developing activities.

Provides 15 to 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 a team-based approach including coordination of mental health, education, welfare, juvenile justice, and other social services into a network to meet the individual needs of children with emotional and behavioral disturbances. This family-centered and strength-based process consists of building a team with the family, natural support providers (such as friends and relatives), professionals from schools, mental health agencies, social services, community organizations, and others to develop comprehensive plans that blend perspectives and the family goals. Kinship services to relative caregivers, respite, support groups and case/care management.

Provides consumer information, education, and protection including maintaining files of verified information about businesses located in the counties of service, processes complaints and makes available reliability reports on companies and charitable or soliciting organizations. Website has listing of tips and alerts for consumers, videos and other resources for consumers and businesses. Provides a listing of charities and donors as well as taking complaints on charities. Provides a variety of services for businesses including dispute resolution services and accreditation information.

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

Provides two first/multiple DUI offender programs: Level 1, which addresses the problems of drinking and driving, and serves as an early identification and early intervention mechanism for individuals who have a dependency on alcohol, and who have been convicted of first offense drunk driving; Level 2, for special circumstances which provides 16 hours of education and 14 hours of group counseling. Level 1 is offered as a 3, 6, 9 month program dependent on the blood alcohol level at the time of the DUI; for multiple offenders the program is 18 months.

Provides counseling services are for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Christian counseling available. Offers classes, workshops and speakers. Offers sex addiction therapy for couples and individuals.