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Provides youth leadership program for young Latinas. Program includes support groups at various West County middle and high schools as well as virtual Zoom support group. Support groups offer life skills training, leadership empowerment, youth support information, and skills to make decisions about how to be healthy and successful at school, among their peers, and at home. Provides positive role models and culturally specific mentoring in an environment of trust to teach communication, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting and life skills while providing opportunities for pro-social behavior and developing activities.

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.

Accepts all electronic donations inlcluding; computers, keyboards, flat screen monitors and tv's.

Provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Services include one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers. Provides free consulting services for employers on of job accommodations, including the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and ADA compliance assistance. Website has extensive information on job accommodation.

Serves lunch meals to seniors age 60+ who call in advance to make a reservation.

Contra Costa County Library benefits from the generous support of 30 different Friends and Foundation organizations. These groups are a vital source of funds for: events, collections, facilities, and equipment. Check with individual Friends groups to find out if they are accepting book donations at this time. www.ccclib.org/friends-and-foundations/

Provides older adult support groups. Groups include: Cycling, Mah-Jongg, Bazaar, Bingo, Trivia Fan-Atics, Walking, Singing, Hooked on Books and Investment discussion.

Provides a mentoring program for men and women exiting the jail system. Refers individuals to alternative treatment for those with substance abuse issues. Mentors provide housing and employment referrals, self-sufficiency skills training and linkage to various community services.

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

Prosecutes all misdemeanor and felony cases occurring in West Contra Costa County including driving under the influence, assaults, petty theft, domestic violence and prostitution.

Provides primary care to women, transgender and genderqueer people who lack access to quality care because of their sexual or gender identity, regardless of ability to pay. Also provides support services to women, transgender and genderqueer people who are homeless and/or HIV+. Services include primary care, HIV-primary care, transgender health care, gynecologic care, hormone therapy for gender transition, breast health services, chronic disease management, vaccinations, mental health services, case Management, healthy living information and referrals.

Provides financial assistance for people who have a dog or cat with cancer but cannot afford treatment fees.

Visit website for up to date information. Website also has information about required forms on family law, parentage, domestic violence, name/gender change, guardianship, landlord/tenant (evictions), and small claims. Website available in Spanish and English.

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 a wide range of medical services for individuals at no cost for those without health insurance including primary care and limited physicals, treatment for minor illnesses or injuries, limited medications, non-emergency care requiring treatment from a physician or nurse, information and referral. Offers women's clinic including free pap-smears and breast exams as well as free mammogram referrals. Provides flu vaccines and Covid-19 vaccines including boosters. Transportation to the mobile clinics may be available to patients who reside in area far from the mobile clinics.

Provides support groups, educational programs and materials on liver disease including hepatitis C, hepatitis screening, information and referral for individuals with a liver disease, transplant information, clinical trials and other support services. Call or check website for local support groups.

Provides legal services via remote advocacy related to housing issues include: public, subsidized (including Section 8 and other HUD subsidized projects) and private housing, fair housing and housing discrimination, housing conditions, rent control, eviction defense, lock-outs and utility shutoffs, residential hotels. Bay Area Legal Aid does not handle criminal matters.

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, public education, training and hazardous conditions to Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek, and Morgan territory.

Offers a variety of exercise/fitness classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, yoga, tai chi and zumba. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Provides a variety of medical services including family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunization and HIV testing. There are no prenatal, dental or vision services at this location.

Provides gently used toys, games, books and home items. Also provides non-perishable foods, toiletries and diapers. All items are free for individuals and families. Community members can donate items that are gently used.

Provides wigs to women and girls who are suffering hair loss due to medical treatment, such as chemotherapy for cancer.

Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes from 8:00 - 3:00, Monday through Friday and reside in a seven-day dorm during the time of their training. Curriculum addresses the acquisition of new skills such as adjustment to new vision disabilities, adaptive skills, and immersion in an atmosphere that is respectful of and knowledgeable about the abilities of blind and visually impaired people. The decision to apply to the Center occurs between a DOR consumer and their counselor.

Provides virtual support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning communities including an on-site mental health clinic providing individual, couple, family counseling, and group therapy, a wide variety of peer groups, a youth peer group and drop-in center, HIV counseling and support and a large resource center.

Due to the current pandemic, building is closed. Service available by phone or mail. Provides services - many of them mandated by law - that protect the public and assist attorneys in meeting their professional obligations including operating the Complaints Against Attorneys line and Lawyer Referral Services Program (provides online listing of certified specialist lawyers). Website has extensive information