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Offers consumers of Golden Gate Regional Center and the Regional Center of the East Bay personalized supports in their own homes or apartments. Specific supports are tailored to the individual's particular needs and interests with staff working with the consumer to develop a "Circle of Support," consisting of the individual, family members, friends, and associates.

Provides volunteers for a comprehensive, one-to-one mentoring program with boys and girls, ages 8 through 18, from predominately single-parent homes. Also sponsors group and site-based programming. Websites has extensive information and online applications.

Provides consular services: passports, Mexican ID's, birth certificate assistance, death certificate assistance, real estate transactions, amongst others to citizens of Mexico.

Provides self-help groups for recovering marijuana addicts through Twelve-Step programs. Open and closed meetings are held online throughout the Bay Area; call or check website for current location, day and time of meetings.

Provides a wide variety of computer classes for adults, from beginner to more advanced. Check website or call for current catalog. Classes are held at Pleasant Hill Education Center, One Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 and the Loma Vista campus.

Provides information on substance abuse and mental health issues and diseases via publications, telephone, and or web site. Provides searchable resource guide by state, and city for: mental health facilities and support services, substance abuse treatment facilities, mental health services for consumer, family, and advocacy organizations. Searchable facilities include residential treatment services, outpatient mental health clinics, hospitals, and multi-service organizations. Also provides mental health statistical information by local area.

Provides services for pregnant women of all ages experiencing unplanned pregnancy including pregnancy counseling, and adoption services. Answers a 24-hour crisis pregnancy hotline is available as well as an online counselor available for live chat.

Provides needs based services for San Ramon residents 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.

Provides inpatient programs for children, adolescents and adults 18+ focusing on crisis management and prevention for people with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal tendencies, or other mental health issues. Commonly treated conditions for children and adolescents include; depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, psychosis, severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood swings and anger, suicidal and self-harm thoughts, bullying and victimization, trauma, and grieving issues. Inpatient hospitalizations, which usually last five to six days, include individual and group therapy sessions; therapeutic recreational activities such as music, dance, and art; and pastoral care. Patients learn to recognize stressors and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

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. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer one-on-one counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends.

Provides a homeless shelter for single men or women who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Accepts individuals with dual diagnoses. Clients must be referred through county mental health with a severe mental health diagnosis.

Provides general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, respond to requests for printed consumer information, and assist air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time."

Coordinates information and resources within the region and between the SEMS state and regional levels to ensure effective and efficient support to local response. The Coastal region serves the counties on the coast from Del Norte to Monterey and the counties surrounding SF Bay. Coastal OES serves as the conduit for local and regional perspective and provide a physical presence for Cal EMA functions at the local level in all phases of emergency management. Website has extensive disaster preparedness information.

Supports and empowers people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and their families to achieve the highest quality of life possible through three ALS Centers of Excellence, satellite clinics, regional care management, alternative and augmentative communication technologies, monthly regional support groups, web-based support groups (English and Spanish), stress reduction techniques, relief for caregivers and children, and a host of community events including walks, rides, golf, and more. Website lists current activities, local services, support groups, patient and family resources.

Provides free transportation to home for runaways. Services provided in conjunction with Greyhound Bus Lines. Runaway youth under the age of 18 must be willing to return home to legal guardian, legal guardian wishes for the youth to return and must have filed a missing person's report with hometown local authorities. Youth ages 12-21; youth under age 18 must be filed as a missing person with hometown local authorities and must be returning to a parent, legal guardian or relative. Ages 18 or 21 and not returning to parents home, NRS can make arrangements for a ticket to an independent living facility in, or near, individual's hometown. Detailed information on website.

Provides resources for individuals who are dealing with chronic pain, information on managing chronic pain, videos, clinical trials, and other related information. Call or email for local support groups in Contra Costa County.

Serves as the primary source of poison information and treatment advice for all California residents. Specially trained pharmacists, nurses, toxicologists, and health care providers quickly answer calls. Provides personalized treatment advice and/or a referral for medical care. Website offers free education materials. There are no geographic restrictions in the state of California.

Classes include health and fitness, arts and crafts, first aid and safety, and sports and martial arts. Manages the Town of Danville's parks and recreation areas, community facilities, sports and recreation activities and classes. Publishes quarterly Activity Guide to show available activities.

Answers a peer-support warmline, chat, and live chat service providing National, State, and County resources, referrals, and trauma-informed support for Urban Indian/Tribal populations and surrounding communities. These include resources related to COVID-19, social services, financial resources, among others.

Provides a variety of support options for individuals with glaucoma: online chat groups, online support groups, information on financial assistance for care and medication, website has extensive information on glaucoma and of living with glaucoma. Low vision resources also available online. Funds research programs dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma.

Provides a variety of services for the deaf and hard of hearing including legal resources, education, advocacy, interpreter program, assists with relay programming, assistive devices, captioning programs, and more related to deafness from infants to seniors. Website contains extensive information and resources. Administers the Captioned Media Program.

Makes special wishes come true for individuals 50+ living in Contra Costa County who have a chronic or life-threatening illness certified by a physician. Wishes are granted with the intention of bringing joy to the senior. Wishes include but are not limited to vacation trips, anniversary or birthday dinners, family gatherings and home repairs which make home more accessible and comfortable. The Board of Directors of the organization will be the final authority on wishes granted.

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 needs based services which may include utility, 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.

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