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Provides a mutual support group for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+ people themselves. Also organizes and supports local events. Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, their families and friends through: support, education and advocacy.

Operates 365 days a year with 6 full time investigators who are supported by professional staff. Serves as the investigative unit responsible for determining the cause and manner of death on all deaths in Contra Costa County. Medicolegal death investigations are conducted throughout the county on homicides, suicides, accidents, suspicious and unexpected deaths. Other duties include, notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal property, collection of evidence, processing death certificates and overseeing indigent burials.

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 medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Offers individual and group counseling with community referrals when needed.

Provides a food pantry for Concord and Pacheco residents and vouchers for clothing or furniture that can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores for discounted clothing and furniture.

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Offers a website of free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs. Maintains data on assistance programs, free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics and drug discount coupons. Publishes information about resources for specific diseases.

Provides a variety of employment resource/referrals, life skills workshops, GED materials and support (classes will soon be offered) as well has job search assistance, resume preparation and computer workshops. Offers computer and internet access.

Assists non-minor dependents make a successful transition to independence with a focus on work, educational development, housing arraignments, health awareness, independent living skills, and the development of permanent connections with family and services in the community.

Offers a six-week development program to strengthen clients communication and conflict resolution while learning critical teamwork skills. All clients are referred by qualified social service and job training agencies that determine the client's readiness to work. Visit website for more information.

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

Provides a food cards for Walnut Creek or Concord residents and 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 or household/furniture items.

Provides HUD-subsidized independent living apartments, all low income, for seniors 62+ and disabled adults 18+.

Supports child care programs by facilitating and increasing access to care. Services include assistance with finding and selecting child care and family resources, guidance and support applying for subsidized child care, technical assistance to child care professionals, child care needs assessment upon request, and parent education opportunities.

Provides a food pantry.

Provides screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatment services for STD including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and herpes. Legal immigration status is not a requirement in order to receive services.

Provides rental and utility bill payment assistance to individuals who lost their employment due to Covid-19.

Provides information and assistance for consumers regarding buying various types of insurance, filing complaints, reporting fraud, health issues and senior issues. Extensive information can be found online including forms and publications. Covers information on medical, automobile, residential and life insurance.

Provides home ownership assistance by helping individuals refinance predatory loans leading to foreclosure. Refinance eligibility is listed on website or can be obtained by phone. If eligible, individual must attend workshop as the first step in gaining assistance; the workshops usually take place on a Saturday for four hours. They provide detailed information for a participant to become NACA Qualified or mortgage-ready. In addition to the workshop, a Mortgage Submission form must be completed either online or at the office.

Provides a phone and online program that offers activities, education, friendly conversation, and a variety of classes and support groups for older adults, accessible from the comfort of your home. Groups include games, writing poems, lifelong learning, virtual tours, meditation, gratitude sharing, support, and everyday connections with others nationwide. Participants can join groups by phone or online, however, they feel conformable. No special equipment is needed and the calls, including registration, are free.

Provides advocacy and legal representation on disability claims for Social Security disability benefits claims that have been denied.

Provides virtual afterschool program that offers, homework help and fun online activities.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5 years. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on Facebook page. 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, ages and stages developmental questionnaire and HMG playgroup.

Provides various legal services via remote advocacy. Housing, DV Restraining Order and Consumer clinics are available via remote clinics. Provides free civil legal advice, counsel and representation to low-income individuals in four areas: Housing, Public Benefits, Family Law for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and Consumer.

Provides treatment to families who are reunifying after separation resulting from domestic violence, divorce and or child abuse. Offers family therapy which assists blended families and divorced parents who are attempting to parent cooperatively. Provides specialized couples and family therapy to families of offenders who wish to reunify.