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Provides a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support in getting and keeping a job by enabling the participants to make informed choices about where they work and what kind of work is most fulfilling. Offers direct mail business at three locations. Provides supported employment services by offering two types of employment options: individual placement and group placement.

Provides juvenile diversion program for Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley police departments.

Enrolls youth ages 8-17, who reside in Richmond or nearby cities (San Pablo, El Sobrante, and El Cerrito) and who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program at their school, into the summer camp program. The camps offer various outdoor activities such as hiking, archery, climbing, biking, campfires, games, and more. Families must meet low income guidelines and pay a small registration fee to be eligible. Due to the ongoing safety concerns with COVID-19, some camp partners will require children to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending their session. Depending on the camp child is registered for, more information will be provided to the client. The cost includes transportation, lodging, and all meals for the camp session.

Provides comprehensive information victims compensation, victims' rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled. Program is administered by the McGeorge School of Law of Pacific University. Publishes and distributes free information brochures on victim's rights. Wesite has extensive information.

Provides an adult day program for adults with developmental disabilities at this facility. Serves severe to profoundly disabled individuals, offering a multitude of learning and activities that promote self-expression, such as: arts and crafts, music and dance, access to computer lab and the Zen garden.

Assists families living with a family member with a severe emotional disorder. Uses evidence based techniques to address behaviors and developmental stages while teaching the family coping skills and how to better connect with their family member.

Thrift stores located in Pleasant Hill and Brentwood. Donations accepted at both locations. Client must contact local St. Vincent de Paul conference (church) to inquire about funding for household goods. If funding is available voucher can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. SVdP Brentwood Help and Hope Thrift Store 8890 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 635-3214 SVdP Pleasant Hill Thrift Store 2515 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 934-5063

Provides oversight of county detention facilities, follow-up of felonies and crimes committed in the county, patrol services for unincorporated areas of the county, oversees the Office of Emergency Services, and other related services. Website has information and clients can report crimes online. 9-1-1 provides emergency response 24/7. The 24 hour dispatch numbers are directed to the Sheriff's Office and response is dispatched from the call center.

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 program to help pay a portion of the water bill for qualified low-income residential customers and eligible homeless shelters in the EBMUD service area. Call or see website for qualifications.

Provide HUD-subsidized independent living, all low income, for seniors 62+.

Provides screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatment services for STD including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and herpes. Legal immigration status is not a requirement to receive services.

Provides administration over all Hercules city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. All parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Park restrictions are listed online including special reservations.

Provides administration over all San Pablo city parks and recreational activities, art gallery, museums and community centers. Offers summer sports camp, virtual preschool programming, and a variety of classes for children, teens, and adutls including cooking, dance, exercise, martial arts, yoga, tai chi and sports.

Provides administration over all Concord city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities, dog park, and community centers. Offers a variety of classes available for children, teens and adults including art classes, dance, exercise classes, martial arts, sports, music lessons, summer camps and trips. Provides aquatic programs for all ages. Offers year round lap and exercise swimming for adults 18 and over. Accepts donations as scholarship money for low income children's swim lessons.

Provides prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

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.

Helps parents of children with special needs find the agencies and resources to support their child's development. Provides technical support and assistance to center staff and family child care providers to facilitate a child's transition into a new child care program. Network for providers, and trained Resource and Referral Counselors assist parents of children with special needs in the search for child care.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Also provides training to businesses around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives.

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 services that include residential support in the community and day programs to people with developmental disabilities, age 18+ including licensed group homes in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, supported and independent living services to residents in apartments and homes in Central and East Contra Costa, and a vocational and developmental day program. Also provides various employment opportunities and job search assistance.

Provides case managed services to at-risk and in-risk youth that are 16 to 21. Services are participation based and include: academic support, transportation assistance, cultural enrichment trips, life skills and pre-employment training. Also administers the Richmond Summer Youth Employment Program.

Provides cancer patients and medical professionals with treatments approved by the National Cancer Institute; provides investigational medicines, cancer therapy, and patient support groups for low-income and under-served patients, and participates in nationwide cancer prevention research trials. Call for open cancer-related clinical trials. The Cancer Patient Guide is available online. Offers continuing education courses.

Provides free, confidential, one-on-one basic instruction in reading, writing, and spelling to adults who can converse in English. Instruction is provided by trained volunteers. Adult learner/tutor pairs meet twice a week, for an hour and a half each time at libraries or other public locations throughout Contra Costa County. Trains volunteer tutors three times per year. For more information, visit https://ccclib.org/psc.

Serves meals to anyone in need.