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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.

Assist qualified homeowners with home repairs for health and safety needs that are identified by Habitat's inspector during a site visit of the property. Offers home repair grants throughout Contra Costa County. Offers home repair grants and rehabilitation loans for larger projects to Walnut Creek residents. Loans are 1% simple interest with no payments required until home is sold or transferred.

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.

Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active members of their community; thru volunteering, advocacy, attending college, working or simply being a member of their community.

Provides an adult day program for adults with mild developmental disabilities. Students work on their reading, writing and math, and have access to the computer learning lab, art instruction, or the audio-visual room. RES SUCCESS has partnered with the Diablo Valley College to offer classes both at RES SUCCESS and on the college campus for the students. Students have access to the DVC Transit Center and are able to network with various volunteer opportunities in Central county.

Provides Contra Costa County residents with free, no cost, in person Green House Calls. In person Green House Calls includes a specialized visit to your home to install renter - friendly energy and water saving upgrades. Visits take about 1 hours and include a portable induction cooktop and compatible pan, LED lightbulbs, high-efficiency kitchen and bathroom sink faucet aerators, water saving shower heads, foam weatherstripping tape for doors and windows.

Provides shelter and counseling for battered women and their children. Counseling for survivors of sexual assault, molestation, and domestic abuse is also provided at the Community Building. Answers a 24-hour crisis phone line for domestic violence survivors, victims of sexual assault or molestation. Line is open to anyone in a threatening or abusive environment and who are not in immediate physical danger. Operates a restraining order clinic and a food pantry for needy families. Provides temporary shelter for homeless families in a safe, supportive environment including a shelter for single fathers with kids.

Provides low cost primary health care for adults, teens and children regardless of insurance or immigration status. Services include; immunizations, STD testing, and physicals. Provides comprehensive pregnancy services and well-baby care. In addition to prenatal visits, it includes education and support related to staying healthy during pregnancy, good nutrition, breast feeding, and psycho-social services.

Provides flu vaccines for all persons 6 months or older. Children under 9 years of age may need two or more doses of flu vaccine, at least one month apart. County patients can call the toll free appointment line to request a Treatment Nurse appointment or drop in to Public Health locations listed below: Brentwood - 171 Sand Creek Road, Suite A; Mondays 1pm - 4:30pm Pittsburg - 2311 Loveridge Road; Tuesdays, 1pm - 4:30pm Concord - 2355 Stanwell Circle; Thursdays, 1pm - 4:30pm San Pablo - 13601 San Pablo Avenue, 2nd Floor; Fridays, 1pm - 4:30pm People are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to closing. First come- First served. For general seasonal flu symptoms and prevention see website for more details.

Provides infant-parent support in the family's home or at the We Care clinic in Central Concord. Focuses on attachment-based treatment and strengthening infant-parent relationships to address baby's fussiness, excessive crying, feeding and sleeping issues, and support healthy social and emotional development. Therapeutic treatment is specific to the family's needs and allows parents to engage and to learn how to better support their infant. Helps promote positive social interaction.

Provides routine and preventive health care services including, family practice, adult medicine and women's health by appointment. Laboratory services, behavioral health (individual and group appointments), general social worker, HIV social worker and diabetic groups are available in English and Spanish. Care Coordinators relay messages to doctors/nurse practitioners and the LVN Health Home Coordinator assists patients with prescription refills, referrals, etc.

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.

Member advocates help people obtain vital documents, build practical life skills, prepare for housing, navigate resources, and connect with community partners offering transitional and permanent supportive housing. During intake, new and returning members can complete a Housing Needs Assessment through Contra Costa County Coordinated Entry for consideration in the countywide housing queue.

Provides free education and life enhancing activities for the blind/low vision community including a computer lab, braille services, social events and classes.

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 counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Provides child and family therapy to support healthy attachment and healing for families after trauma. Available to families with children birth to 6 who have Contra Costa Medical. Offers home visiting or office visits, services available in English, Spanish, Portuguese. Language translation services available for other languages.

Provides funding to help Bay Area homeowners and landlords replace their residence's wood-burning heating device with a qualifying electric heat pump or natural gas or propane fueled device. Offers incentive to help residents decommission their fireplace. Funding for a project can range from $750 up to a maximum of $12,000 depending on the type of project (device) and other qualifying criteria. Website has extensive information.

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.

Provides outpatient adolescent mental health counseling to Contra Costa County residents ages 0-17 with full scope Medi-Cal. Does not provide psychiatric services.

Provides screening, examination and needed stabilizing treatment, without consideration of insurance coverage or ability to pay, when a patient presents to an emergency room for attention to an emergency medical condition.

Offers a spectrum of services for at-risk youth, individuals, families, and communities in Contra Costa. Programs address wellness and prevention, youth leadership, conflict resolution, access to services, and other challenges facing the community. Services are offered in schools, clinics, and community settings.

Offers support and education on a variety of issues including leadership engagement opportunities. Services include, time management, money management, networking opportunities and support groups. Participants are encouraged to engage and start a project which will address a need in their community; examples are nutrition, diabetes, psychical activity education, financial education, art or cultural issues. Annually the center coordinates a legislative day in which participants visit legislative representatives in Sacramento.

Provides support services to first responders and those affected by a disaster or a fire. Services include, food, water and spiritual support.

Provides housing counseling services, including confidential mortgage default and delinquency counseling to families who are in danger of losing their homes through foreclosure or eviction. Does not provide rental assistance nor filing paperwork for eviction but presents option on how to respond to eviction notice. Offers mediation of tenant/landlord disputes, referrals to tenant organizations, tenant/landlord rights, legal counseling, and fair housing counseling. Serves Antioch, Pittsburg and Bay Point residents only.

Provides public library services at 26 branches including a diverse selection of lendable materials including, books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and DVD's. Branch libraries offer a variety of programs that encourage literacy for all ages, celebrate the arts & culture, feature local and nationally recognized authors and other speakers and performers. Other free programs and events include STEM (science-technology-engineering-art-math), performers, crafts, reading with dogs, movies, homework help, book clubs and games. Provides free access to ABCMouse, Rosetta Stone, Ancestry, Flipster, LinkedIn Learning and many more. Call or check website for locations, hours, and upcoming events.