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Provides a walk-in food pantry.

Helps seniors live independently at home with personalized coordinated health care, social, emotional and nutritional needs. Offers a health plan for older adults who want to stay living at home but need extensive home care and help to get to their doctor. The centers have clinics, gyms and day centers. Contra Costa center offers full health coverage, homecare and/or adult day center.

Provides research on mind, brain and behavior to relieve the burden of mental illness. Provides extensive mental health information online, current research and clinical trials. Offers a variety of publications in addition to the information available on the website.

Accepts applications for and provides CalFresh benefits for eligible households. The CalFresh program is a nutrition assistance program in which eligible low income households can purchase food at participating grocery stores with the use of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that looks like a credit or debit card. Someone can be eligible if they own a home, have no children, are working, own a vehicle, or have no permanent address. People who need assistance meeting their food needs are encouraged to apply for CalFresh, income limits apply. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/benefits/calfresh-formerly-known-as-food-stamps/

Provides mobile showers, free clothing, free food, housing navigation, mental health services, case management, and medical care to families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Staff determine eligibility for many health coverage programs including assistance with Contra Costa CARES Program, Covered California and Medi-Cal applications. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed.

Provides administration over all El Cerrito city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps. Accepts registration for older adult classes due to Senior Center being closed.

Provides adult day behavior management program for adults with developmental disabilities. Offers job training/coaching and job search to help client become self sufficient.

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.

Acts as the liaison between a pregnant woman and the services needed to provide the child a healthy start and the mother a healthy pregnancy. Coordinates initial prenatal appointment and referrals to programs for pregnant women i.e. WIC. Makes referrals as needed, offers genetic counseling, prenatal testing, brief counseling on substance abuse issues and community outreach.

Offers summer sports camp.

Provides assistance to individuals or families with enrollment applications to Medi-Cal or Covered California. Clients do not need to be patients of La Clinica. Offers information and counseling on renewing Medi-Cal applications and submitting quarterly reports. Provides appointment navigation assistance to clients who are having difficulties understanding their coverage.

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

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

Provides health coverage for children, parents, pregnant women, aged individuals, those who are blind or disabled according to Social Security rules and adults who meet the income guidelines.

Provides law enforcement and fire prevention services within the City of Richmond.

Provides free in-person and online support for individuals and their loved ones working to overcome addiction or addictive behaviors in cities across the country. Also provides practical tools, worksheets and trained facilitators for managing motivation, coping with urges, regulating thoughts and emotions, and building a balanced life. Specialized meetings also exist for families, veterans, LGBTQ+, youth, and more.

Provides free legal services for Contra Costa seniors age 60+ including advice, counsel and representation in civil legal matters, such as: elder abuse, consumer matters, housing, income maintenance as well as advance health care directives and durable power of attorney. Special Free Wills Clinic and Consult-an-Attorney Programs conducted at selected Senior Centers throughout the County; Pro Bono Program conducted to assist in placing eligible clients with private attorneys where possible. Contra Costa Senior Legal Services does not provide assistance in Criminal Law, Family Law (with the exception of elder abuse), Immigration Law, Personal Injury, Probate or Tax matters. Provides legal information and provides presentations to community groups Advance Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Provides early intervention services for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or who are at risk for delay, developmental and standardized assessments, weekly home visits by a professional staff of therapists and educators, and parent education and support. Provide intensive early intervention services to children 0-3 with autism spectrum disorders. Provides behavioral support services for school aged children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders ages 3-22. All services are provided in the child's natural environment, including the child's home, family daycare homes, childcare centers, and other community sites (i.e. parks, library). Offers therapeutic services including occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language pathology.

Provides readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for family members for military related issues, bereavement counseling for veterans who died on active duty or anyone who responded state emergencies or national guard.

Provides non-emergency health care services for Contra Costa County residents including primary health care, prenatal care, dental care, health education, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, assistance with Contra Costa CARES Program, Covered California and Medi-Cal applications. Offers urgent care services on a walk-in basis for medical conditions that require immediate medical attention but do not require hospitalization or are not life threatening. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed. For the safety of patients and staff, when there is high Covid19 activity, limited guests to accompany patient for in person visits will be in place and telephone/video appointments will be offered where possible. Appropriate KN95 or surgical masks will be required for entry. Patients are strongly advised to call for information. COVID-19 testing available to existing and new patients who are uninsured or without a primary care provider. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed.

Provides a source of information and support for people with MS, their families, friends and professionals involved in their care. Conducts educational programs for professionals, has peer counselors who provide information and emotional support and maintains a lending library. Also has a network of support groups throughout the chapter territory, provides grants for respite, and participates in government advocacy. Call or check website for active support groups in Contra Costa County.

Provides 15-20 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 suicide prevention mobile application called MY3. Developed by the Know the Signs Campaign. Connects clients with their three primary contacts when having thoughts of suicide. Offers customizable safety plan and resources page. Cellular phone application is available for clients with iPhones or Androids. Website has extensive information.

Provides texting platform for community members to receive alerts from local agencies including police departments. Clients can opt-in by texting their zip code to 888777.