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Provides needs based services for Moraga residents which may include; utility and financial assistance, and vouchers for clothing that can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores for discounted clothing and furniture.

Provides a food pantry and assists with filling out applications to PG&Es Reach Program for utility bill assistance.

Provides outpatient counseling services, specializing in the treatment of children and families, as well as individual and couple counseling for problems that may include behavior disorders, school avoidance, abuse, family conflicts, marital conflict, depression and adjustment problems, parent child interaction therapy. Counseling also available at Martinez location.

Provides psychologists referral services online. Website has extensive information for the community with resources and information on a variety of topics in mental health. Also group therapy referrals can be found online.

Offers a variety of programs including English as a second language, GED test prep, High School Diploma, adult basic education, languages, computer education, arts & crafts, health and fitness, medical programs, photography, job training classes and programs for older adults. Offers traffic violator classes and trades education. Classes are held at different locations in the Richmond area.

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.

Offers Neighbor Support Line, a shuttle services within Richmond to showers, laundromat including health care services all within the city of Richmond.

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 a computer equipment donation program for recipients of CalFresh, CalWORKS, General Assistance, and Medi-Cal to help bridge the gap of digital divide for Contra Costa residents. Service includes a PC, internet access, training, and low/no cost maintenance service.

In response to the need for affordable, comprehensive assessment services, the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences offers a Psychological Assessment Clinic (PAC) serving children (5+), adolescents, and adults. Services include ADHD and autism evaluations, learning disability and cognitive testing, behavioral health consultative evaluations, school and select workplace accommodation assessments, general psychological/psychiatric evaluations, and neuropsychological assessments.

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.

Some cities provide water to their residents; some cities belong to larger districts that include several cities. All water utilities will work with customers regarding payment. Antioch 925-779-7060 City of Antioch Water Department Bay Point 800-999-4033 Golden State Water Company Brentwood 925-516-5415 City of Brentwood Utility Billing Department Martinez 925-372-3575 Martinez Water District Oakley 925-625-3798 Diablo Water District (also serves Bethel Island, Knightsen) Pittsburg 925-252-4940 City of Pittsburg Utility Payment Center Contra Costa Water District offers LifeLine Service 925-688-8044 covers Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Pacheco, Port Costa, parts of Martinez, parts of Pleasant Hill and parts of Walnut Creek. EBMUD 866-403-2683 for application serves Alamo, Crockett, Danville, Diablo, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole, parts of Pleasant Hill, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, San Ramon and parts of Walnut Creek. DSRSD 925-828-8524 serves Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon.

Offers assistance is to help prevent homelessness for households at immediate risk of becoming homeless, once every two years. Program provides limited financial assistance to eligible applicants for housing-related expenses. Assistance may be available for up to one month of rental arrears (back rent) for households that can demonstrate the ability to maintain ongoing housing costs after receiving support. Security deposit assistance may also be available for individuals or families who are relocating due to an unexpected or urgent situation, with requests required to be submitted within 30 days before or after the move-in date. This program does not provide assistance for more than one month of back rent, future or advance rent payments, late fees, or utility bills. Individuals requiring assistance beyond these limitations are encouraged to contact 211 for additional resources.

Provides private and group music and dance instruction, theater, film and video, and summer programs, and pre-k program family art workshops.

Provides 15 to 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 an on-demand public shuttle service that provides affordable transportation within Richmond. Riders can book shared rides through a mobile app or by phone to access transit hubs, employment, schools, shopping, medical services, and other community destinations.

Offers sports classes and an academic center for children and youth ages 3 to 18. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Provides free pregnancy tests, mentoring, community resources, pregnancy and parenting information, and maternity and baby items.

Provides comprehensive prenatal care services mothers and baby. Midwives, nurse practitioners, and physicians work with health educators, nurses, social workers and a network of professionals to care for patients. Offers office visits, peer education, support groups, community presentations, one-to-one outreach, prenatal yoga, and many other activities. Babies are born at either Alta Bates Medical Center or Highland Hospital.

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 outpatient and intensive outpatient alcohol/drug counseling for pregnant, parenting women 18+, and men with children ages 0-5 years of age. Offers pregnancy support, parenting education, child care, life skills education, 12-Step support, relapse prevention and family reunification support.

Provides recreation and respite for the child, adult and family.

Provides an active social and recreational program for adolescents with special needs, age 7-22 years. To meet the daycare needs of working families, the program operates year-round and services are provided on shortened school days and non-school days. Program hours for regular school days are 2:30-6pm, shortened school days are 1-6pm and on non-school days 9-6pm.

Provides groceries to low-income seniors 55+. Individuals receive a bag with fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned food. To apply, pick up an application at the distribution site or contact the Food Bank.

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.