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Provides a variety of publications on health issues in both English and Spanish, an extensive list of clinical trials, information on Alzheimer's disease, and a comprehensive list of health and aging organizations. Also has grant and training information.

Provides a support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia. Offers an opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and or plan for the future.

Provides information on ballot initiatives, candidate filing, and voter registration; certifies the official lists of candidates to determining which types of voting systems are acceptable for use in California; advises candidates and local elections officials on the qualifications and requirements for running for office, provides guidance on choosing acceptable candidate ballot designations, and determines the order of the candidates on the ballot; Elections Division tracks and certifies ballot initiatives. If a state measure goes on the ballot, the Elections Division has verified that it has met the requirements for placement, coordinates the tabulation of the votes from each county on election night. Also has a comprehensive Voter Registration and Outreach Team that prints registration forms, encourages registration and voter turnout, and produces several voter information publications.

Offers Refugee Cash Assistance Program which provides cash assistance for qualifying refugees (for 8 months from date of entry) and Asylees (for 8 months from date asylum is granted). Trafficking and victims of severe crimes (TCVAP), including non-citizen victims of domestic violence, who have applied for a U-Visa may also qualify to receive benefits. Visit website for more information: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2800/refugee-and-immigrant-programs

Processes claims for all Social Security programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and issues original and duplicate Social Security cards. Applications for all benefits may be made by phone or over the internet. It is recommended that individuals wishing to apply call first for information regarding qualifications and required documentation.

Provides assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. IHSS is an alternative to out-of-home-care. Each case is reviewed annually and includes a yearly visit by a social worker to the client's home. The provider may be a relative or friend if desired. The provider's wages are paid twice per month after the work has been performed.

Provides shelter for 10 families and provides three meals a day, dependent on availability. All families have a case manager on-site. Tutoring services are available for children and adults.

Provides a a virtual service where teens and young adults can get confidential one-to-one support sessions via video, audio or chat from a peer mentor of choice. Mentors are individuals who share clients identity, background, and/or lived experiences, and has been trained to help others going through something similar. Mentors (ages 18-35) come from very diverse backgrounds (over 50% identify as LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC) and have firsthand experience with a wide range of mental health challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to addiction, trauma, eating disorders, evolving gender/sexual identity and more. Also offers peer-led group sessions on selected topics.

Offers Child Care Solutions program designed for children who display the following behaviors in their school setting: anger, aggression, unhappiness, distant, unable to play with peers, overly shy, recovering from a traumatic event, excessive worry, accident prone, hyperactivity or delayed in development. Services can include observation and assessment, staff consultation, brief parent counseling in the home, community or office, support for teachers and school directors, in-service training for staff and community referrals.

Provides information and referral for individuals with Leukemia or Lymphoma, offers educational and fund-raising events, support groups, caregiver support and other services.

Assists disabled General Assistance or CalWORKs clients who are applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or have been denied SSI, with the SSI application process including assisting client with completing the SSI application forms and sending the application to Social Security. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/advocacy-services/

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical including paramedic, rescue, fire/arson investigation, building plan review, code enforcement, public education on fire and life safety, and weed abatement to Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Walnut Creek, and most unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. Division is comprised of four Battalions consisting of 30 fire stations. The communications center provides dispatch services for most of the county.

Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Earned Income (includes all taxable income and wages from working) and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $59,899 ($66,819 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $55,768 ($62,688 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $49,084($56,004 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $18,591 ($25,511 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children Tax Year 2024 Maximum Credit: $7,830 with three or more qualifying children $6,960 with two qualifying children $4,213 with one qualifying child $632 with no qualifying children

Provides free mental health services to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve forces, and veterans who have separated or retired from any branch of military service. Serves family members and loved ones of those who have served in the military.

Provides education and outreach on programs and services for older adults.

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.

Offers one-stop center for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. Center helps people in crisis to find hope, safety and healing by being a one-stop center where many service providers are readily available.

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.

Provides psychological treatments to individuals, children and adolescents, parents and caregivers, couples as well as counseling in a group setting. Offers a wide range of assessments including, attention/concentration problems, child/adolescent behavioral, emotional and school problems, cognitive and neuropsychological assessment, learning disabilities and personality assessments.

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

Works to improve and expand services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Major Council activities include: identifying unmet needs and gaps in services, and working to develop services to meet these needs, providing opportunities for coordination of efforts and services, providing information about community resources and making referrals to appropriate agencies, identifying priorities, offering consultation, technical assistance, and training to agencies, professionals, parents, and the general public, liaison with legislative and governmental entities, publishing bulletins, newsletters, informational & education materials; and serving as an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

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.

Provides City of Richmond tenants and landlords counseling and education, assistance with rent adjustment petitions, and mediation to help resolve disputes. Additionally, the program hosts regular workshops and community outreach events, facilitates Rent Board meetings, property enrollment, rent increase filings, and enforcement of just cause eviction rules.

Provides services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and deafened persons, parents of deaf children and people learning sign language or working with the deaf. Services include peer counseling, independent living skills, communication coping skills, interpreter information and referral, employment assistance, and programs for specific populations such as foreign born and seniors.

Provides information and referral, general medical and dental services offered by appointment, STI and HIV testing, peer counseling, and hepatitis testing for high risk clients at no charge. Volunteer opportunities and community health education handouts are also available, call for information.